Lettings Assistant

Ely College, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2SH

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  19 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  5 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,413.00 - £24,796.00 Annually (Actual)

Lettings Assistant job summary

Vacancy for Lettings Assistant

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 3, Points 2-3 - £24,413 - £24,796 Actual

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Likely to be Monday-Thursday 2pm-10pm and Fridays 12.30pm-8pm.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lettings Assistant to join our supportive, friendly team at Ely College. You will take ownership of getting the premises ready for our busy lettings schedule, ensuring that the premises and equipment are safe, secure and well-maintained while the site is used for lettings and to secure the site afterwards.

The opportunity

• To ensure the site, buildings and grounds are opened each evening and secured at the end of each day including arming/disarming the security system
• Managing external contractors, ensuring they work safely and in compliance with our safeguarding policies
• Carry out maintenance and repairs to furniture and equipment within the scope of a competent handyperson
• Managing own time and workload effectively to support all bookings at the agreed time
• To take pride in good housekeeping around the site to ensure areas are clear of litter, dirt or rubbish

The ideal candidate

• Committed, reliable, and able to build and sustain excellent working relationships
• Can use initiative, work on their own and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills
• A ‘can do’ focused attitude
• Confident in the use of computer systems
• Has an understanding of Health & Safety best practice principles

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/.

Ely College -

In 2019 Ely College was rated as GOOD with OUTSTANDING leadership and management. This comes just three years after joining CMAT (now Meridian Trust) and is an accurate reflection of all the hard work and dedication that staff have put in to transforming the college over the last three years.

Our vision is to ensure every student receives an inspiring education which will equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed beyond the classroom. We have an unwavering focus on progress, which is underpinned by a strong partnership with parents and the community ensuring that our students are a credit to the College. Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust is a success story that continues to grow and part of their success is down to the ability to Recruit, Develop and Retain the very best staff.

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

Closing date for applications: 19th February 2026

Interviews will be held on: Shortly after closing

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ely College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1649 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ely College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ely-college

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