Estates Administrative Assistant

Summary:

Estates Administrative Assistant job opportunity with a school committed to academic excellence and social development.

About the School:

A school with a strong mission to break the link between poverty and academic underperformance, offering a supportive and inclusive environment for students and staff alike. It is dedicated to excellence in teaching, leadership, and behaviour, ensuring all children have the opportunity to succeed.

The Opportunity:

As an Estates Administrative Assistant, you will provide essential administrative and coordination support to the Estates function, ensuring the smooth delivery of property management, compliance, health and safety, procurement, and sustainability services across the trust. This role is vital in maintaining statutory compliance, supporting safe working practices, and assisting with procurement admin to achieve best value and service standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage administrative tasks for the Estates team, site managers, contractors, and internal departments.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and timely execution of tasks across all properties.
• Support compliance with statutory requirements and health and safety standards.
• Assist with procurement processes, ensuring best value and service standards are met.
• Act as a key liaison between the Estates team and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date records and documentation for all Estates-related activities.
• Support sustainability initiatives and ensure adherence to relevant policies.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external parties.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• A minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics at Grade 4 (C) or above.
• Previous experience in an administrative role within a busy office environment.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team within established procedures.

Preferred

• Experience in property management or estates administration.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance procedures.
• Familiarity with procurement processes and best value principles.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential professional support.
• £2,000 Cycle to Work scheme.