Estates Officer

Learning Without Limits Academy Trust; Leicester Forest East; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff Wellbeing Package

Staff Benefits Package

Cycle to Work

Barclays Financial Support Service

Eye Test Voucher

Annual Flu Vaccine

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Heatherbrook Primary Academy is seeking a proactive Estates Officer to join our team. The role covers maintenance, security and the daily operation of the academy buildings and grounds, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

You will support health and safety compliance, carry out repairs, manage site security, and collaborate with staff and contractors. Permanent, full-time role with progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in estates, facilities or building maintenance.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to carry out general repairs and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance, security and day-to-day operation of buildings and grounds.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance and repairs.
• Assist with health and safety checks and site inspections.

Skills

Estates maintenance

Health & safety knowledge

Repairs & maintenance

Organised & reliable

Communication & teamwork

Flexibility & proactivity

Job description

# Estates OfficerEmployer: Heatherbrook Primary AcademyLocation: Leicester, LeicestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeContract Length: PermanentSalary: Grade 4, points 7-10 = £27,274-£29,071 FTEPosted: 2nd November 2026Expires: 30th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1581984Job Reference: HEA\\_2627\\_ATR05* Share :* Print**Estates Officer****37 hours per week - Full Time - 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### AttachmentsCandidate BrochureCandidate Information BookletLwLAT Reference Request Consent FormPrivacy Notice - Job Applicant April 2025Trust Estates Officer Grade 4 JD October 26### Safeguarding Statement:The Learning without Limits Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS with barred list check, and a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974**Social Media Checks**As part of the shortlisting process, in line with measures identified in statutory guidance relating to safeguarding practice, the Trust will conduct searches on candidates selected for interview, through a third party, on social media in order to identify anything that could give rise to a safeguarding concern in what has been said or done online. Only information relevant to safeguarding concerns obtained from the search will be passed over for consideration during the recruitment process.**Diversity Statement**As an equal opportunities employer, the Learning without Limits Academy Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.