Location
Stonecroft Nursery, London Borough of Haringey

Hours
10 hours per week

Salary
Starting salary: SC 4 (£30,288 – £31,611)

About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and reliable Site Manager to join Stonecroft Nursery. Reporting to the Nursery Coordinator, you will take day-to-day responsibility for the security, safety, maintenance and presentation of the nursery site. This is a varied, hands-on role where you will ensure the premises provide a safe, secure and welcoming environment for children, staff, parents and visitors. Responsibilities include managing site security, acting as a keyholder, undertaking minor repairs and maintenance, monitoring heating, lighting and ventilation systems, carrying out health and safety checks, coordinating contractors, and ensuring the grounds and outdoor areas are maintained to a high standard.

About the Team
Stonecroft Nursery is part of the Children and Young People’s Services Schools and Learning Directorate and is committed to providing high-quality early years education and care. As Site Manager, you will work closely with the Nursery Coordinator and wider nursery team to ensure the environment supports children’s learning, development and wellbeing. You will liaise with colleagues, contractors and external agencies including landlords, emergency services and health and safety professionals, playing a vital role in keeping the nursery operating safely and efficiently every day.

About Haringey
Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work – the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We’ll be celebrating all this and more as the “rebel borough” when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture. Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey’s people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents.

Working for Haringey
At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work. We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community. Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement of 31 days plus bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts.

Experience
Experience or qualifications in health and safety, first aid, fire safety, building maintenance or caretaking would be advantageous but are not essential.

About You
You will have basic literacy and numeracy skills, a willingness to undertake training, and a good understanding of health and safety requirements, cleaning standards and safe working practices, including manual handling. You will be able to carry out basic repairs and maintenance, work independently using your own initiative, and demonstrate strong organisational, time management and communication skills. You will be confident responding calmly and effectively to emergencies, maintaining accurate records, and taking responsibility for the security and upkeep of the site.

Qualifications
This role requires an Enhanced DBS check with Barred Lists. No specific qualifications are mandatory, but relevant training or certifications in related areas are beneficial.