Estates Administrator

New Collaborative Learning Trust has a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and enthusiastic individual to develop their admin skills and contribute to the smooth operation of our estates functions.

About the role

As our Estates Administrator, you’ll be working closely with the Trust Director of Estates and wider team to help ensure that all facilities operations run smoothly. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve, but not be limited to:

• Managing financial processes such as orders, invoices, quotes and delivery notes, and maintaining accurate budget reports.
• Coordinating with contractors and other companies to take out planned and responsive estate work, ensuring everything stays on track. 
• Administering licenses as part of our compliance framework and ensuring all relevant documentation is up to date.

The role is based at our Trust HQ in Normanton, and while your primary location will be there, you’ll have the opportunity to travel to our Trust sites 1-2 times per month (with travel expenses reimbursed).

About you

We’re looking for someone who is confident with computerised administration systems and has strong skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. Your attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and accuracy will also be key. Most importantly, we value a customer service-oriented approach, as you’ll be liaising with both internal and external stakeholders.

You should be educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent and be keen to grow and develop further within the role, with opportunities for ongoing training and development. 

Some flexibility in working hours may be available – please indicate your preference on your application form, and this will be discussed at interview.

About New Collaborative Learning Trust

You will be joining a dynamic, core team that includes shared services spanning Health and Safety, Finance, Estates, HR and MIS that work together to support all schools and colleges within our Trust. Based in a newly refurbished building with fantastic transport links, just off the M62, you’ll benefit from modern facilities and a supportive work environment. 

New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) is a multi-academy trust which has grown significantly over the last four years and currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three secondary schools and three primary schools. NCLT has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. 

Why work for us?

·      NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country

·      A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter which includes wellbeing events, health heart checks and flu jabs.

·      Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development

·      Attractive pension scheme

·      Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme

·      A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff

If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you. 

To apply please click the apply button. 

Closing date: Sunday 26th January 2024.

NCLT will raise standards across our family of schools and colleges. We will promote a culture of aspiration, excellence and enjoyment. We will use our collective strengths and expertise to benefit our children and young people. A charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (company number: 09257194)

NCLT has a commitment to safeguarding students and the successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks in line with Safer Recruitment guidance. It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from regulated activity relevant to children. We value diversity and actively promote equality of opportunity.  As a Disability Confident Leader, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a post will be offered an interview.