Estates Officer

Learning without Limits Academy Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Staff wellbeing package

Staff benefits package

Cycle to work

Free financial support service

Eye test vouchers

Annual flu vaccine

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Heatherbrook Primary Academy is seeking a proactive Estates Officer to maintain a safe, secure, compliant and fully operational learning environment. The role involves day-to-day site management, maintenance tasks and health and safety compliance.

You will act as a key holder, monitor site systems and support contractors, ensuring a welcoming environment for pupils and staff. Experience in estates or building maintenance and a practical, high-standards approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in estates, facilities or building maintenance.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Can carry out general repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Organised, reliable and able to work independently.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible, proactive and committed to high standards.
• Shares commitment to safeguarding and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance, security and day-to-day operation of Academy buildings and grounds.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance and repairs.
• Assist with health and safety, compliance checks and site inspections.
• Support Academy events and site setup requirements.
• Monitor site systems and maintain accurate compliance records.
• Manage deliveries and support contractors on site.
• Act as designated key holder for opening/closing and security.
• Help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
• Collaborate with Academy staff and Estates Teams.
• Attend training and undertake other duties appropriate to the role.

Skills

Estate maintenance

Health & safety

General repairs

Independent work

Communication skills

Teamwork

High standards

Job description

37 hours per week - Part Time or Full Time for the right candidate - Permanent

Grade 4, points 7-10 = £27,274-£29,071 FTE

Start date – as soon as possible

Closing Date For Applications

Interview date: 04/12/2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and dependable Estates Officer to join the team at Heatherbrook Primary Academy. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure, compliant and fully operational learning environment.

The role involves supporting the day-to-day management of the academy site, carrying out maintenance tasks, monitoring compliance with health and safety requirements, and helping to ensure that pupils, staff and visitors benefit from a well-maintained and welcoming environment. Experience in building maintenance and health and safety is essential, together with a practical approach and a commitment to high standards.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has experience in estates, facilities or building maintenance
• Has a good understanding of health and safety requirements
• Can carry out general repairs and maintenance tasks
• Is organised, reliable and able to work independently
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills
• Is flexible, proactive and committed to high standards
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and professional development

Key Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance, security and day-to-day operation of Academy buildings and grounds
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance and repairs
• Assist with health and safety, compliance checks and site inspections
• Support Academy events and site setup requirements
• Monitor site systems and maintain accurate compliance records
• Manage deliveries and support contractors working on site
• Act as a designated key holder, responsible for the opening and closing of the school building and ensuring the security of the premises
• Help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment
• Work collaboratively with Academy staff and the wider Estates Teams
• Attend training and undertake other duties appropriate to the role

Why work for us?

You will be given the opportunity to grow professionally and personally in this role and you will have access to meaningful professional development.

We Offer

• Access to the highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff Wellbeing Package - Access to a number of free services, including confidential counselling sessions, GP Helpline, physiotherapy, virtual gym, weight management, menopause, mindfulness and relaxation sessions
• Staff Benefits Package - Access to a huge range of savings from retailers such as Currys, Halfords, Wilko, Asda, Tesco, M&S, Morrisons plus cinema and travel.
• Cycle to Work – This initiative also allows you to make huge Tax and National Insurance savings on the cost of a new bike and safety accessories. These savings are achieved via salary sacrifice which is managed by the Trust and lets you spread the cost to make payments more convenient
• Free Financial Support Service from Barclays - support with all aspects of your financial health and wellbeing. No need to be a Barclays customer to use the service
• Eye Test Vouchers – Free SpecSavers eye test voucher for eligible staff
• Annual Flu Vaccine – Free flu vaccine voucher for eligible staff
• Free onsite parking
• Visit the section Employee Benefits of the Trust website for more information