Learning without Limits Academy Trust - Estates Officer
Closing date: Wednesday 8th April 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 14th April 2026 at Babington Academy
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitably qualified applicants are identified. Early applications are encouraged.
We’re looking for three experienced and hands-on Estates Officers to join our Trust Estates team.
1 x Babington Academy - Full time
1 x Heatherbrook Primary Academy - Full time
1 x Heatherbrook Primary Academy - Part time
You’ll bring proven experience in estates, facilities or site management, a strong understanding of health and safety, and a proactive, practical approach. You’ll also demonstrate leadership, reliability and excellent problem-solving skills.
As a key member of our Estates team, you will:
- Carry out and oversee maintenance and repairs across school buildings and grounds.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including fire safety, asbestos, legionella, COSHH and emergency procedures.
- Manage site security, including opening/closing, alarms and callouts.
- Supervise cleaning teams and manage contractors on site.
- Support minor projects, refurbishments and improvement works.
- Respond promptly to issues and maintain high standards across all academies.
This is a practical, hands-on role where you’ll take a proactive approach to keeping our academies safe, secure and well-maintained. You’ll need strong emotional intelligence, curiosity and a problem-solving mindset to thrive.
Why work for us?
Our strength comes from collaboration, with an emphasis on Inclusivity, Accountability, Integrity and Ambition. We know that by positively celebrating and sharing the great work we are doing, through our vision and values, there are no limits to how high we can aim, and to what our students, staff and communities can achieve.
You will be given the opportunity to grow professionally and personally in this role and you will have access to meaningful professional development.
As a Trust we value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, please let us know on your application and we’ll facilitate this wherever we can. We’re keen to ensure our Trust works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented demographics.
What we can offer you:
- Access to the highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to extensive, free and confidential wellbeing services, including counselling, physiotherapy, GP phone and video consultations, menopause support, manspace and mindfulness programmes
- Staff Benefits Package – access to a huge range of savings from retailers such as Currys, Halfords, Wilko, Asda, Tesco, M&S, Morrisons and many more
- Cycle to Work – make tax and National Insurance savings on a new bike and safety accessories via salary sacrifice, managed through the Trust
- Free Financial Support Service from Barclays – support with all aspects of your financial health and wellbeing, open to all staff
- Eye Test Vouchers – free SpecSavers vouchers
- Free Annual Flu Vaccine
How to Apply:
For safer recruitment purposes we will only accept fully completed LwLAT application forms. CVs and resumes will not be considered. Strong applicants may be invited to interview sooner.
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, 2020 and 2023). 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:
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.