Site Officer

Are you an enthusiastic, reliable, and dedicated individual? We have a great opportunity for a Site Officer to join a supportive, friendly team at Ely College. You would ensure the security and care of the school buildings, furniture, fittings, and equipment. Alongside, maintaining a safe physical environment with particular emphasis on the day-to-day management of the site. You would be based at Ely College however we would ideally like someone to be willing to work across the other sites within the Ely hub (including Downham Feoffees Primary School and The Lantern Primary School) and the wider Trust to support colleagues in other schools occasionally and act as a key holder out of hours. This is a hands-on role; a trade skill and knowledge of general cleaning, and maintenance operations and Health & Safety would be an advantage. The Opportunity

• To take pride in ensuring that the premises are in an acceptable state of tidiness and repair providing a safe and secure learning environment
• To be a focal point for the teams in respect of health and safety. For example, ensuring all risk assessments, workplace inspections and other checks are completed in a timely and competent fashion.
• Managing external contractors, ensuring they work safely and in compliance with our safeguarding policies.
• Respond to Helpdesk requests for maintenance support from building occupiers through our maintenance and compliance management software tool, iAm Compliant.
• Utilise the Building Management System (BMS) to operate the buildings effectively and efficiently.
• Carry out maintenance and repairs to the building, furniture, and equipment within the scope of a competent handyperson.
• Respond to iAm Compliant Helpdesk requests from building occupiers in good time.
  
  Highly motivated, calm, and professional.
• Has experience of customer service.
• Committed, reliable, and able to build and sustain excellent working relationships.
• Is flexible, with high professional standards.
• Can use initiative, and work as part of a team.
• Confident using IT equipment, especially computers.
• Has a good understanding of Health & Safety best practice principles.
• Experienced in managing external contractors.
  
  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