Are you an organised and proactive administrator with a passion for supporting impactful work across schools? GLF Schools is seeking a dedicated Estates Support Officer to join our central Estates team in a permanent role based at either our Banstead or Earlsfield office, with hybrid working from home also available and occasional travel to our schools. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our Estates function - supporting compliance, capital projects, data management, and finance processes. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and want to contribute to creating safe, efficient, and inspiring school environments, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Opportunity 

This vital role provides administrative and operational support across a wide range of estates functions, including compliance, capital projects, data management, finance, and facilities coordination. Acting as a key point of contact for schools, the postholder will help ensure smooth communication, accurate record-keeping, and efficient delivery of estates services across the Trust. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact in a busy and supportive environment.

What we are looking for

• Educated to A-Level standard
• Experience working in a busy administrative position
• Experience of general financial administration and record keeping
• Experience of working and supporting colleagues at all levels and providing advice
• Good understanding of estates and facilities related issues, especially in a school environment
• Good general IT skills, including experience of using compliance management or FM systems
• Methodical and thorough problem-solving approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including to distil complex information into clear and easily understood reports

Please read the full job description and person specification before applying. 

Join Our Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

Our Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive pension scheme (LGPS)
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Salary: GLF Associate Specialist - £33,000

Location: The Beacon School, Banstead OR Earlsfield Office / Hybrid / Visits to schools where required 

Contract type: Permanent, 36hrs per week - full time. 

Start Date: ASAP

Closing date for applications: 12th August 2025 

Interview Date: TBC 

At GLF Schools, the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is our top priority. We are fully committed to safeguarding and expect everyone who works or volunteers with us to share that commitment. All roles are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We understand that life is busy and that flexibility matters. That’s why we’re happy to explore flexible working arrangements that help you balance your professional and personal commitments.

GLF Schools is proud to celebrate the rich diversity of our schools and communities. We’re building a culture where:

• Everyone is respected and valued.
• Discrimination is never tolerated.
• Equity and fairness are at the heart of everything we do.
• Staff, children, and students are safe to express their identities.

We believe that diversity strengthens our organisation and our community. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from groups that are underrepresented in our workforce. This includes, but is not limited to, people from diverse ethnic backgrounds, trans and non-binary individuals, people of all ages, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people of all faiths and beliefs.

To help us manage applications efficiently:

• We may close this vacancy early if we receive a strong response, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
• We may also interview shortlisted candidates before the official closing date.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, we will carry out an online search and request references for all shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to complete a self-declaration form. You will have the opportunity in the application form to confirm if you would prefer referees to be contacted after your interview.