Site Hub Manager

Site Hub Manager

Salary: Grade 9, Points 24-28 of the Meridian Trust Support pay scale, £31,099 - £34,723.

Hours of work: Full time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

We are looking for a Site Hub Manager to be part of our vibrant and forward thinking Trust. This is a busy but interesting role working in a busy school environment which will include a range of duties connected with running and maintaining the school sites.

The successful candidate will manage the Site Team working across the Ely Hub of schools which includes Ely College, The Lantern Primary School and Little Downham Feoffees Primary School. You will work to improve the productivity of the Trusts sites and carry out pre-planned maintenance programmes in conjunction with the Estates Area Manager and Principals and to promote the efficient use of the Academy’s assets to support the educational objectives of the sites. The successful candidate be responsible for all aspects of site management including security, monitoring contracts/contractors, lettings, monitoring routine maintenance and refurbishment and minor repairs. 

The Opportunity

· Site maintenance - ensure the academy buildings are fit for purpose and that all planned and reactive maintenance is carried out to both buildings and grounds as required.

· Planning – ensure a premises development plan, including energy conservation, is progressed by costing and planning projects to ensure best value.

· Fire & Security – ensure all systems are maintained and tested and that relevant policies and procedures are in place and regularly updated, including planning for safe evacuation of students, staff and visitors.

· Health & Safety – ensure the Academy complies with current legislation, including the maintenance of appropriate records in conjunction with Meridian Trust’s Estates Team.

· Cleaning & Welfare – ensure that the site is kept clean and tidy to deliver an environment suited to learning, managing the cleaning contract on all sites.

· Manage the provision of portering services across the school sites, ensuring that classrooms and examinations are set up in accordance with the requirements as well as ensuring that all deliveries made to the building are logged accordingly.

· Budgets – oversee the budgets for each school, working with the Estates Team, Finance teams and Site Officers.

· Contracts and utilities – manage contractors and arrange visits to sites in conjunction with the Estates Team.

The ideal candidate

· Good educational background with a Health and Safety qualification

· Experiencing in managing multiple teams and contractors

· Experience in managing and being accountable for delegated budget

· Knowledge of using IT software such as Microsoft Office

· Knowledge of managing and operating fire and security systems

· Experience of maintaining multiple large public buildings

· Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team, as well as on own initiative

· The interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, students, parents, and other outside agencies

· Ability to remain calm and professional at all times

· Flexibility of working hours, committed and reliable with excellent timekeeping

Benefits of working for us include:

· A philosophy of 100% achievement and inclusion

· A commitment to extending the boundaries of learning enabling all young people to become well- rounded individuals

· A purposeful and caring learning environment, where every individual is known, valued and supported

· Well-motivated and engaged students and ambitious, dedicated and professional staff

· A commitment to leadership, innovation, staff progression - we are passionate about retaining good staff - and partnership working, as part of our family of schools

· An induction programme for all new staff

· Weekly training sessions and staff meetings to ensure effective communication

· Employee Assistance Programme to help support you in everyday life as well as career decisions

· Staff social activities, including staff fitness and wellbeing sessions

· Ample free on-site car parking in a city location

· As a member of the Meridian Trust, there is potential to be promoted and/or work across a number of schools in a close geographical area

· Eyecare vouchers       

· Cycle to work scheme       

· Reduced staff membership to the facilities at Academy Leisure, Sawtry       

· Free tea and coffee making facilities       

· Generous sick pay and annual leave

In 2019 Ely College was rated as GOOD with OUTSTANDING leadership and management. This comes just three years after joining CMAT and is an accurate reflection of all the hard work and dedication that staff have put in to transforming the college over the last three years.

Our vision is to ensure every student receives an inspiring education which will equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed beyond the classroom. We have an unwavering focus on progress, which is underpinned by a strong partnership with parents and the community ensuring that our students are a credit to the College. Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust is a success story that continues to grow and part of their success is down to the ability to Recruit, Develop and Retain the very best staff.

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation that has risen to be one of the highest performing academy groups in the country. The Trust was formed in 2011 and is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. The Trust currently operates 28 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications is: 9am 30th May 2023

Interviews to take place week commencing 5th June 2023

We reserve the right to close the advert early, so if you are interested in the role please do not wait to submit an application.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.