Apprentice Estates Administrator

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Estates Administrator to join our fantastic Greenacres central team at Prospere Learning Trust.

This is a Grade 3, fixed term post for 18 months (duration of apprenticeship training) working 35 hours per week, all year round. The starting salary is £24,404 per annum.

We’re looking for :

An Apprentice Estates Administrator to support the effective management of the Trust’s Estate, providing day to day administrative support for operational activities in line with the Trust procedures by ensuring accuracy, compliance and best practice. To support the delivery of high-quality Health and Safety and Compliance across all schools ensuring they operate in line with statutory and Trust guidelines.

Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria and be evaluated as a suitable candidate for the Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard during the skills assessment hold GCSE Maths and English, proficient in Microsoft applications and demonstrate effective communication skills. You will need to be highly organised with good attention to detail and good customer service skills and the ability to perform a varied role and adapt easily to change. flexible in your approach to work and be prepared to work both inside and outdoors.

Main purpose of the job :

As Apprentice Estates Administrator you will spend time learning both on the job and allocated study time to work towards accreditation by achieving the apprenticeship standards, completing all assignments and training. At the end of the fixed term appointment and upon successful completion of the apprenticeship there would be the opportunity to be appointed to a permanent post.

Key responsibilities will include :

• Supporting the central Estates team by providing administrative support for key processes.
• Operating relevant ICT systems including Every, Worknest and Office 365, m aintaining and updating compliance records.
• Developing knowledge of routine Estates procedures to ensure all processes are compliant.
• Operating the central estates helpdesk, provide a point of contact for Estates queries across the Trust.
• Ensuring high quality correspondence / communication with all stakeholders including external contractors / companies.
• Supporting the Assets & Compliance Officer in monitoring compliance and health & safety arrangements.
• Supporting the administration and management of critical assets, utility management, maintenance programmes.
• Maintaining manual and computerised records and to use a range of IT systems effectively to manage records, analyse data, provide detailed reports as required.
• Supporting the Assets & Compliance Officer with the preparation of information for publications and statutory returns for governing bodies, agencies and stakeholders.
• Take appropriate responsibility and action for safeguarding, be aware of confidential issues and maintain as appropriate.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Please ensure you review the attached job description for further information and to support you with your application. Applicants must meet the minimum entry requirements set out in Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard those already qualified to a level above this qualification will not be considered for this level 3 apprenticeship.

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust : prospere.org.uk

About Prospere Learning Trust

Prospere Learning Trust is a high performing, inclusive and innovative Trust comprisinf of 9 schools, including 4 mainstream high schools and 5 special needs schools (both primary and secondary) with further schools anticipated across Greater Manchester.

We currently employ over 1000 staff and we believe that our staff play a vital role in achieving our vision of an exceptional education for all . We believe that great schools thrive because of the great people in them .

We are driven by our core values :

At Prospere Learning Trust, we pride ourselves in being a great place to learn, work, and grow . We have a resolute focus on developing the quality of education in all of our schools.

To support our staff, we come together as a collaborative learning community , with a strong culture of professional development and mutual support.

Job Application Information

Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

For application support contact us on 0161 527 7953 or email jobs@prospere.org.uk