Estates Officer37 hours per weekPermanent (Whole Time)Band 8 (SCP 19-23)Help Shape, Maintain and Improve Our Learning Environments
The Education Village Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly organised Estates Officer to join our Trust-wide Estates Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring our schools remain safe, compliant and well-maintained environments for pupils, staff and visitors. Working closely with the Estates Team, you will support the management of our estate across multiple school, helping to coordinate compliance activities, maintenance programmes, contractor management and strategic estates projects. You will also be involved in preparations for the future hand-back of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) facilities, providing a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience within a complex and evolving estate environment. This role would suit someone with experience in estates, facilities, premises management, compliance or operational support who is looking to further develop their career within a Multi Academy Trust.
What You'll Be Doing
- Support the management of statutory compliance across Trust sites, including fire safety, asbestos, legionella, gas safety and electrical testing.
- Coordinate inspections, servicing schedules and compliance checks.
- Assist with the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance programmes.
- Liaise with contractors, school leaders and site teams to ensure works are completed efficiently and safely.
- Monitor contractor performance and maintain compliance documentation and certification.
- Support health and safety audits, risk management and business continuity arrangements.
- Maintain estates databases, reports, project trackers and records.
- Assist with estate reviews, condition surveys and improvement projects.
- Support Trust preparations for future PFI contract hand-back arrangements.
About You
- Has experience within facilities, estates, premises, compliance or operational support.
- Has strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Can manage competing priorities and work independently.
- Is confident communicating with contractors, colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Has a good understanding of health and safety requirements.
- Enjoys working collaboratively across multiple sites and teams.
- Is proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Holds a full driving licence and has access to a vehicle for travel between Trust sites.
Knowledge of school estates, academy trusts, facilities management systems or PFI environments would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and ambitious Trust where you can develop your estates and compliance expertise whilst contributing directly to environments that support children and young people to achieve their full potential.You’ll be part of a collaborative team with opportunities to develop professionally and contribute to significant Trust-wide projects and estate improvements. Join us and help create safe, compliant and inspiring learning environments for every child across our Trust.
Closing Date: 27 November 2026Interview Date: 15 December 2026Early Closing Date Notice: The Education Village Academy Trust reserves the right to close this advertisement up to two weeks before the published closing date should a suitable field of applicants be received.
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