Hub Site Manager at Ely College

The Martin Bacon Academy; Ely; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities

Initial Teacher Training support

Mental health & wellbeing resources

Cycle to work scheme

Local government/Teacher pension

Healthcare benefits & eye tests

Free on-site parking

Discounts on benefits

Job summary

Meridian Trust at Ely College is seeking a proactive Site Hub Manager to support a cluster of academies. You will lead site teams, manage budgets, oversee maintenance and coordinate contractors to ensure safe, compliant operation.

The role includes energy monitoring, risk assessments, and developing the PPM regime to keep equipment maintained and efficient. A focus on cost-saving and safety is essential.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Site management qualification

Team management

Budget management

H&S qualification (NEBOSH or IOSH)

Job description

About this Role

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.

Benefits

• 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

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.

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.