Site Hub Manager

Ely College; Ely; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Healthcare benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Job summary

Meridian Trust is seeking a proactive Site Hub Manager to lead a hub of academies, overseeing security, budgets, contractors, and routine maintenance. You will drive data-driven procurement, energy use review, and safety risk assessments to support on-site operations.

The role requires robust site-management experience, multi-site oversight, and a proven ability to manage significant budgets, with NEBOSH or IOSH preferred for improved safety leadership.

Qualifications

• Site management qualification and experience as a site manager.
• Experience leading multiple teams and sites.
• Proven ability to manage delegated budgets and significant budgets.
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification in health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site teams, resolving day-to-day line management issues.
• Prepare budgets for Meridian Trust sites and optimise purchasing processes.
• Coordinate data for building or facilities procurements and oversee premises development.
• Maintain an effective Planned Preventative Maintenance regime and ensure equipment is serviced.

Skills

Site management

Budget management

Team leadership

Facilities coordination

Education

Site management qualification

NEBOSH or IOSH

Job description

About this Role

Site Hub Manager

Salary: Meridian Support Grade 9 - £36,581-£40,444 annual actual

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/.

Closing date for applications: 15/10/26 at 9am

Interviews will be held on: TBC

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.