Vacancy for Site & Lettings Officer

Salary: Meridian Trust Support Grade 6, Points 7-12

Hours of work: 16 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.  (Shift pattern, evenings and weekends)

Are you enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment? We are seeking a dedicated Site Officer to join our supportive and friendly team at North Cambridge Academy, working primarily during evenings and weekends in support of our busy Lettings operation.

This is a hands-on role requiring a practical and proactive individual with good all-round maintenance skills, a strong sense of responsibility, and a focus on delivering excellent service to all users of the site.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the premises are clean, safe, secure, and well-maintained at all times.
• Open, close, and prepare the site for community lettings, ensuring sports facilities are ready for use. 
• Take pride in keeping the site in an excellent state of tidiness and repair, ensuring a safe and secure environment for all.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from staff and external hirers via our compliance platform Iamcompliant.
• Carry out minor repairs and general maintenance to the building, furniture, and equipment within the scope of a competent handyperson.
• Operate the Building Management System (BMS) to monitor and control heating and other building systems efficiently.
• Act as a point of contact for evening and weekend users of the facilities, providing high-quality customer service.
• Ensure contractors working on site follow health & safety regulations and comply with safeguarding procedures.
• Support Reception duties as required during evening or weekend activities.
• Participate in the on-call rota and respond to out-of-hours emergencies when necessary.

 The Ideal Candidate Will Be:

• Highly motivated, reliable, and professional with a strong work ethic.
• Flexible, especially with availability for evening and weekend shifts.
• Grounds maintenance desirable.
• Skilled in general DIY/maintenance, with a trade background being advantageous.
• Knowledgeable in Health & Safety best practices.
• Comfortable using IT systems and managing online maintenance tools.
• Experienced in working with external contractors and supervising their activities.
• Committed to providing excellent customer service, particularly to our letting’s clients.
• A strong team player with the ability to use initiative and work independently when needed.

 Why Join Us?

At North Cambridge Academy, you will be part of a collaborative team that values integrity, respect, and safety. This is a great opportunity to make a real impact in a vibrant school and diverse community.

Our school has been categorised as ‘Good’ by Ofsted since 2015 and holds the Learning Outside the Classroom Gold Award, Gold Schools Games Mark and the International School Award. Ofsted cited that pupils confirmed that the school’s pledges are at the heart of what makes North Cambridge Academy unique. Pupils at the school said that they feel safe, and they reported that they could talk to any member of staff if they had a concern. For more information about North Cambridge Academy please click here

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/. 

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

Closing date for applications is: Monday 15th December at 9am

Interview date: TBC

Please note that we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

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 online searches.