Assistant Estates Manager

The Education Alliance; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction & training

Gym discount

Well-being support

NHS prescription refund

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Mental Health First Aider

Vivup benefits

Job summary

The Education Alliance is hiring an Assistant Estates Manager to oversee caretaking and site maintenance for a school, ensuring premises are clean, secure and well-maintained for educational and allied use.

The role involves directing caretaking staff and ensuring safe working practices, with a working day from 8:00am to 4:00pm, and a 3:30pm finish on Fridays. Salary is £26,847 per annum, paid in 12 monthly installments.

Qualifications

• Literacy and numeracy skills that enable the post holder to complete relevant documentation.
• Previous site maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of building plant operation.
• Practical skills related to DIY and maintenance.
• Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with safeguarding guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of caretaking and site maintenance services.
• Ensure school premises and facilities are clean, secure and well-maintained.
• Provide clear direction to caretaking staff, grounds person and cleaners.
• Ensure adherence to safe working practices.

Skills

Site maintenance experience

Building plant operation

DIY & maintenance

Literacy & numeracy

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Premises Team as an Assistant Estates Manager. Each day you will manage the day-to-day delivery of caretaking and site maintenance services, ensuring that the school premises and associated facilities are available for both educational and allied usage and kept to a clean, secure safe and well-maintained standard.

The working hours are from 8:00am AND 4:00pm Monday to Friday, with a 3:30pm finish on Fridays. Your actual salary is £26,847 per annum, and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year so even when it is the summer holidays, you continue to receive the same payment that month.

Why choose us?

The purpose of the role is to ensure that the caretaking staff, grounds person and chargehand cleaners are provided with clear direction, resulting in a caretaker team that is responsive, professional, highly effective and trained to carry out safe working practices.

Here at South Hunsley we passionately believe in the limitless potential of every member of our school community. We want everyone to be happy, confident and successful so we can all achieve more than we think is possible. We can promise support, care, encouragement and respect as well as enjoyable and rewarding working and learning environment. We are genuinely committed to our students and our staff, and we do everything we can to ensure every child receives the care and guidance they need to thrive.

What can we offer you?

• An induction programme and continued investment in training and development, with access to coaching and mentoring, career and professional development
• Corporate membership to the East Riding Leisure gyms, saving over 25% on membership costs and onsite gym at South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College, at only £12.50 per month
• Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling.
• Financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchase, affordable loans and savings available through the Salary Finance Scheme
• Opportunity to become a Mental Health First Aider
• Access to Vivup - a wide range of employee benefits can be accessed through our Vivup platform which are designed to improve your physical, financial and mental health wellbeing.

What we are looking for?

• Literacy and numeracy skills that enable the post holder to complete relevant documentation.
• Previous site maintenance experience
• Knowledge of building plant operation
• Practical skills related to DIY and maintenance
• Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 guidance.

The deadline for completed application forms is Monday 16th November 2026. We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed.

The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.