Estates Coordinator
Wessex Learning Trust, Cheddar, BS27 3AQ13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
22 September 2025 at 8am
Date listed
9 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Part-time 30 hours per a week.
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- Actual starting salary based on 30 hours per week, Term-time only + 2 weeks £17,934 pa
What skills and experience we're looking for
Estates Coordinator
Part-time 30 hours per a week, Permanent Contract, Term time plus 2 weeks
Salary Scale Grade 14 (point 4 - 6) £25,185 - £25,989 FTE
Actual starting salary based on 30 hours per week, Term-time only + 2 weeks £17,934 pa
Due to the growth of the Wessex Learning Trust, we are currently looking to appoint a dedicated EstatesCoordinator to coordinate repairs and cyclical maintenance across the Wessex Learning Trust Estate to providesafe estates where people are proud to learn and work. The successful post holder will also effectivelycoordinate the workflows of caretakers and facilities services operatives across the Trust, optimising the use oftheir skills and time.
Candidates will need to demonstrate the following:
- Awareness of health and safety procedures and what is required to complete repairs task safely i.e. manual handling, working at height, asbestos rules.
- Competent using Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to work on own initiative maintaining accuracy and attention to detail, even when working to meet deadlines.
- Awareness of estates compliance tasks.
- Experience of using compliance management software or systems.
- Ability to work in a changing environment.
- Positive and enthusiastic approach with excellent organisation.
- Confident communicator with the ability to build credibility, trust and respect.
What the school offers its staff
It is an exciting time to join the Wessex family as we grow, we can offer:
- The full support of a dedicated team of staff who are values-driven and are committed to a healthy working culture.
- The opportunity to work with a variety of different education phases across 22 schools, a teacher-training organisation and a fitness and leisure centre.
- A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities.
- Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme.
- A Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.
- A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.
Closing date: 8 am, 22 September 2025
Interview date: 26 September 2025
To apply for this position, please complete a support staff application form, (available on our website), together with a letter of application for the attention of Mr Richard Palmer, Director of Estates detailing your experience to date and why you are the best candidate for the position. Completed applications should be returned by email to HR@wessexlearningtrust.co.uk
The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding young people and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff appointed will undergo online checks and be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Further information about the job
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
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About Wessex Learning Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- hr@wessexlearningtrust.co.uk
The Wessex Learning Trust is a leading multi-academy trust in the South West of England, offering a world class, twenty-first century education for all young people aged between two and nine-teen.
We are passionate about providing the very best education for all the children in our care. Our ambition is that every student is helped to achieve their full potential so that they can make a positive contribution to our society and realise their lifetime ambitions.
Each individual Academy in the Wessex Learning Trust is encouraged to maintain its own distinctive ethos, be at the centre of their community and raise aspirations and achievement. This is achieved in two ways: firstly, through excellent teaching to inspire curiosity, unlock talents and realise potential; and secondly, by ensuring high quality care, guidance and support that ensures the personal development and welfare of each child.
By working together, we believe we can harness the talents of all our staff, share good practice between all our Academies and share resources that enable us to concentrate on delivering excellence in education.
Arranging a visit to Wessex Learning Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@wessexlearningtrust.co.uk.
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