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Basildon, Essex (On-site)
£32,000 - £35,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Site Manager to join our service based in Basildon, Essex. The service engages young people in learning through vocational teamwork and social development, focusing on KS3 and KS4, with a person-centred approach that celebrates individuality and uses humour, patience and support to get meaningful outcomes for our students. We work with we work with a wide range of young people, the majority with additional needs (SEN, SEMH, EBSA), helping them to achieve L1 BTEC qualifications in order to avoid NEET outcomes.

As the Circles Study and Salon Site Manager, you will be responsible for overall leadership of the service, day to day operations and development of the future provision. In this role you will lead the tutors, empowering and enabling them to deliver high quality support for our students by setting high standards for work and reflecting this to our external partners through effective communication, evidencing outcomes that are in line with, and exceed, contractual requirements. Additionally, you will complete all time critical evidencing for the site and monitor and feedback on the supporting documentation from tutors and students, while actively promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality, fostering a safe and supportive learning environment in which all individuals feel valued and respected.

Key responsibilities

  • Oversee the daily running of the site
  • Liaising with external organisations and stakeholders
  • Recruitment of new members
  • Management of staff, through regular appraisals and by setting SMART goals
  • Maintain accurate records of performance, evidencing completion of contracted targets
  • Manage and monitor site and project budgets,
  • Develop the site and service, maintaining and improving our offer and standards
  • Motivate & inspire staff and students
  • Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment

Person Specification 

  • Strong leadership skills to motivate, support, and manage staff effectively
  • Experience in an education/alternative provision setting, ideally as a DDSL
  • Ability to set clear goals and support staff development
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Strong time-management and ability to prioritise
  • Clear and confident verbal and written communicator with good attention to detail
  • Financial and budgeting planning skills
  • Current understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles
  • Confidence in handling challenges calmly and professionally, with previous experience in conflict resolution
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and email

As part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check and some roles may require further vetting. Please make sure that the application form is completed along with a cover letter, to ensure that your application is reviewed.

Application resources
Organisation
Circles Alt Ed C.I.C. View profile Organisation type Non Charity Employer
Refreshed on: 09 February 2026
Closing date: 06 March 2026 at 12:00
Tags: Social Care / Development, Training / Learning, Teaching, Education, Safeguarding, Students / School, Youth / Children

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