Job Description

Vacancy for Site Officer

Salary: Meridian Trust Support Grade 6, Points 7-12 13829 - 14978

Hours of work: 20 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Are you an enthusiastic, reliable, and dedicated individual? We have a great opportunity for a Site Officer to join a supportive, friendly team at

Oakley Primary Academy!

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. 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, Iamcompliant. 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 Iamcompliant Helpdesk requests from building occupiers in good time.

The ideal candidate

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.

About Oakley Primary Academy -

Oakley Primary Academy, a proud member of Meridian Trust. Our ethos is that every child should have the opportunity to

Strive, Achieve and Flourish

, and with our value-based education philosophy, our three key principles we stand by are:

"Be Ready, Be Responsible, Be Respectful."

We are delighted to be part of Meridian Trust, and our school is underpinned and supported by the ethos and values of the Trust.

The core of this philosophy is:

Achievement for all Valuing People A high-quality learning environment The pursuit of excellence Extending the boundaries of learning
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 is:

25th July 2025

Interview date:

30th July 2025

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

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13,829.00-14,978.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person