Senior Site Officer

Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy; Frankley; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Pension

Life cover

31 days annual leave

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy in England is seeking a Senior Site Officer to deliver a comprehensive facilities service across premises security, lighting, heating, cleaning, and general maintenance. You will oversee contractors and coordinate day-to-day site operations to ensure the academy’s environment is safe and well-maintained.

The role requires experience in caretaking, a relevant trade qualification or willingness to work towards one, and an IOSH/Health & Safety qualification.

Qualifications

• Maths and English GCSEs or equivalent, and willingness to work towards
• Relevant maintenance or trade qualification or willingness to work towards
• IOSH or recognised Health & Safety qualification
• Experience of caretaking and cleaning duties

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance tasks including plumbing, joinery, painting and basic electrical work
• Maintain academy security, alarms and liaise with security services
• Oversee contractors on site and ensure work meets required standards
• Organise day-to-day tasks and act as main site contact when Estates partner is unavailable
• Report to Estates Business Partner on health, safety and compliance

Skills

Maths & English GCSE

IOSH Health & Safety

Maintenance trades

Caretaking experience

Education

GCSEs (Maths & English)

Job description

Job Title: Senior Site Officer

Location: E-ACT Merritts Brook Primary Academy

Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!

Are you ready to step into a rewarding role within one of our dynamic national teams? Whether your expertise lies in Finance, Estates, IT, Operations, or People, we believe in harnessing innovation and collaboration to drive excellence across our trust. We are excited to welcome passionate professionals who want to make a meaningful impact.

Our national teams play a vital role in supporting academies across England. You’ll join a dedicated network that helps shape the educational experience of thousands of children - because their success is at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking a Senior Site Officer to provide a comprehensive service at Merritts Brook Primary Academy covering premises security, lighting, heating, cleaning, general maintenance, plant operation, and porter/handy person duties.

Key responsibilities:

Reporting to the Estates Business Partner, this post holder will be accountable for:

• Conduct routine testing and maintenance of fire alarms, emergency lighting, and firefighting equipment to ensure health, safety, and compliance standards are met.
• Maintain security of the academy premises, including key holding duties, alarm monitoring, and liaising with security services.
• Perform general maintenance tasks such as plumbing, joinery, painting, plastering, and minor electrical work.
• Oversee and coordinate contractors on site, ensuring work is completed to the required standards.
• Organise and prioritise day-to-day tasks, acting as the main site contact when the Estates Business Partner is unavailable.

Pay range:

SCP 18-22 - £32,578 - £34,811

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Qualifications and Skills:

• Maths & English GCSE or equivalent or willing to work towards
• Relevant maintenance/trade qualification or willingness to work towards
• IOSH or recognised equivalent Health and Safety qualification
• Experience of a range of caretaking and cleaning duties

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

Benefits:

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.