Hub Site Manager

Ely College; Ely; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Eye care vouchers

Job summary

Ely College, part of Meridian Trust, invites applications for a Site Hub Manager to oversee fabric and grounds across the hub. You will manage site teams, budgets, and procurements, ensuring compliance and energy efficiency across campuses.

We offer a proactive, supportive working environment with a focus on health and safety, development opportunities, and a generous benefits package. Closing soon for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Site management qualification and experience of being a site manager.
• Experience in leading multiple teams across several sites.
• Experience in managing delegated budgets and large budgets.
• H&S qualification such as NEBOSH or IOSH.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site teams, resolving day-to-day issues.
• Prepare and monitor site budgets with business managers.
• Coordinate data for building and facilities procurements.
• Oversee premises development planning and compliance.
• Maintain a strong Planned Preventative Maintenance regime.
• Promote and train staff to use the Help Desk and monitor energy use.
• Write and review H&S risk assessments for on-site activities.

Skills

Site management

Team leadership

Budget management

Health and safety knowledge

Education

Site management qualification

NEBOSH or IOSH qualification

Job description

Site Hub Manager

Salary: £35,412-£39,152 (Please note this salary is due to increase in line with the cost of living increase)

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

We are looking for a proactive and efficient Site Hub Manager to join our dedicated site team at Meridian Trust! This role will provide key support to a small hub of academies through completing duties connected with the fabric and grounds of the schools. The key duties will include security, managing budgets/contracts and contractors and monitor routine maintenance and minor repairs for the hub.

The opportunity

• Lead and manage the site teams effectively by resolving day to day line management issues and queries.
• Prepare budgets for Meridian Trust sites and work with business managers and finance teams to make sure ordering processes are kept to and money saving exercises are taken.
• Collect data for building or facilities related procurements.
• Oversee the premises development planning.
• Manage an effective Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) regime ensuring that all equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturers guidance and best practice
• Develop and promote the use of our Iamcompliant Help Desk, ensure all Site Team staff are trained and competent in the use of the HelpDesk.
• Review and report on energy consumption in your buildings using our Energy Portal as well as tracking electricity consumption from our PV arrays.
• Review and write H&S Risk Assessments in support of your own activities on site.

The ideal candidate

• Site management qualification and experience of being a site manager.
• Experience of managing multiple teams and sites effectively.
• Experience in managing and being accountable for delegated budget and managing significant budgets.
• Will hold a recognised H&S qualification such as NEBOSH or IOSH

About Meridian Trust -

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

About Ely College

We are delighted to welcome you to Ely College, where our shared vision is to be a truly great college. We aim to be a beacon of excellence, of which our whole community can be proud, and we look forward to you participating in this journey with us.

Ely College was recently inspected in March 2025 under the ungraded (section 8) framework. Already recognised as “Good” with “Outstanding” features, Ofsted has praised Ely College for continuing to make significant progress since its last inspection.

“Highly skilled” teachers, pupils with “exemplary” behaviour, and an “ambitious and challenging curriculum” which means that “pupils achieve exceptionally well” are just some of Ofsted’s recent findings, as Ely College builds on its position as an exceptional college for an exceptional community.

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

Closing date for applications: 9am on 17th September 2026

Interviews will be held on: W/C 21st September 2026

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

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.