Estates and Compliance Coordinator

Hcat, Barnsley, S75 3SP

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  11 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (Actual)

Estates and Compliance Coordinator job summary

Join Our Team!

We are seeking an organised, proactive and detail-oriented Estates and Compliance Coordinator to join our growing Trust. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a vital role in supporting the safe, compliant and effective operation of our school estates.

As an Estates and Compliance Coordinator, you will provide high-quality administrative support to the Estates Team, ensuring that compliance records, maintenance schedules, asset information and statutory documentation are accurately maintained and readily accessible. You will work closely with schools, contractors and colleagues across the Trust to support the delivery of estates services that help create safe and inspiring learning environments.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Coordinate planned maintenance activities and inspections under the direction of the Estates Operations Manager.
• Maintain central records of statutory inspections, servicing schedules and compliance checks.
• Maintain and update the Trust Asset Register in accordance with established procedures and under the direction of senior estates staff.
• Obtain, collate and organise quotations for repairs, maintenance works and procurement activities for review by the Estates Operations Manager.
• Coordinate repair and maintenance visits, acting as a point of contact between contractors and site teams.
• Maintain and update the Estates section of the Trust SharePoint site to support communication, document management and information sharing.
• Provide administrative support for estates improvement and capital projects led by senior estates staff.
• Contribute to the continuous development of estates systems, procedures and record-keeping processes.
• Assist with financial administration relating to estates activities, including purchase order requisitions, delivery notes and quotations.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has:

Essential

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Experience in an administrative role, ideally within estates, facilities, property or a related environment.
• Experience using computerised systems and databases to maintain accurate records.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Desirable

• Experience of using financial management systems.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance requirements within education settings.

To recognise our employee’s contribution in delivering our vision and values, we offer an extensive range of rewards to support them to thrive and grow, including:

• Membership of South Yorkshire Pensions Authority.
• Access to the VIVUP benefits website including cycle to work, car leasing and technology schemes and discounts on retailers, holidays, days out, etc.
• Free flu vaccinations on request, discounted local gym and health club memberships and access to our employee assistance helpline for free and confidential advice including physiotherapy, and weight management.
• Flexible working arrangements wherever possible.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Access to Schools Advisory Wellbeing Services and Westfield employee assistance programme.

HCAT are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are offered subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. References will be requested prior to interview.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived/worked overseas in the last five years, please be aware that if you are the preferred candidate, you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have resided in.

We understand that you may use AI and /or other resources to support your application; however, please ensure that all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and doesn’t include ideas or work that are not your own. It is important that the application you submit is authentically and credibly your own work, accurately reflecting your employment history, qualifications and experience relevant to the post.

It is an offence to apply for a role in a school and/or working with children if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Online searches will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. This includes a search on the world wide web and relevant social media sites.

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 Hcat

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Hcat website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hcat

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