Estates Officer

Summary:

Estates Officer job opportunity with a school. Join a school committed to excellence and growth.

About the School:

A school is dedicated to improving educational outcomes and fostering community cohesion. It operates across multiple sites, serving students from early years through to 18+.

The Opportunity:

As an Estates Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining safe, compliant, and high-quality learning environments across all sites. This is a vital position that supports the school’s mission to provide the best possible educational experience for students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with health & safety, statutory requirements, and building management standards.
• Manage maintenance programmes, contractors, and site-related contracts effectively.
• Lead procurement for estates projects and evaluate quotes for cost and quality.
• Implement and maintain Trust-wide estates and compliance systems.
• Carry out routine audits in estates, health & safety, and security.
• Liaise with external agencies, PFI partners, and service providers.
• Provide operational support, including site access and basic maintenance tasks.
• Uphold safeguarding standards and professional values across all sites.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Experience in estates, facilities, compliance, or operational support roles.
• Strong organisational, communication, and ICT skills.
• Ability to manage contractors and coordinate maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance, health & safety, and COSHH regulations.
• Professional, reliable, and capable of working across multiple sites.

Preferred

• IOSH/NEBOSH or estates-related qualifications.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Support for ongoing training and qualifications.