Estates Coordinator

The role

Emanuel School is seeking an organised and proactive Estates Coordinator to support the day-to-day running and continuous improvement of a busy Estates department. Working closely with the Estates Director and Estates Manager, you will play a central part in ensuring the school’s facilities, compliance and operational systems run smoothly. Responsibilities span contractor coordination, health and safety administration, estates systems, record keeping and supporting projects across a large, active school site.

Offered initially as a six-month temporary appointment, the role provides a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a well-resourced independent school environment, with the potential to become permanent. The position offers variety, responsibility and visibility, alongside the chance to help develop processes, introduce efficiencies and contribute positively to the wider life of the school community.

About you

You will be a highly organised administrator with strong attention to detail and a practical, solutions-focused approach. Comfortable juggling multiple priorities, you will bring confidence in managing records, databases and systems, alongside clear communication skills and a willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues and contractors. Experience within estates, facilities or operational environments will be advantageous, although transferable skills from other sectors are equally valued.

Working at Emanuel

There is always a buzz at Emanuel. Colleagues enjoy their work and, like the pupils, are ambitious for the school. With a weekly staff briefing, half termly staff meetings, termly consultative group meetings and a common room committee, all of us are engaged in a lively ongoing dialogue about the school’s aims and aspirations.

Everyone works hard here, and anyone joining us should expect to do the same and share our commitment to the highest standards. At the same time our ethos remains unpretentious, kindly and practical, and there’s a strong sense of community and friendship at the school.

We aim to look after our staff well: we have an appraisal scheme with a focus on employees’ professional development; we sponsor postgraduate courses and a range of training opportunities; we offer salary sacrifice childcare vouchers through TEDS Premier, we offer a healthcare plan via Simply Health that includes counselling and medical support; and we’re committed to supporting staff wellbeing. Financially, all staff benefit from good pension provision and free lunches.

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The closing date for applications is 6th February 2026.

Do note that interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, so candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Emanuel School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.