As a Trust Estates Officer, this role provides an exciting opportunity to join the Moorlands Learning Trust (MLT) Estates Team in managing the provision of safe working and learning environments for all students, staff and visitors in MLT academies.   

This role will be primarily based at Benton Park School, Harrogate Road, Rawdon, Leeds, LS19 6LX, but may involve occasional work at any of our Trust schools and require travel between sites across the Trust. The prime objective is to support the academy site upkeep, health and safety and facilities management in line with academy needs, statutory and regulatory requirements.   

The Trust Estates Officer will provide professional maintenance and security services for school buildings and grounds, supporting the delivery of the buildings management plan and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and school policies. The role includes promoting a professional image and excellent customer service and ensuring safe working practices are followed at all times.  

As part of the MLT Estates team, you will support the effective management of the site ensuring compliance with all relevant Health and Safety legislation, Trust, and school policies, and the DfE estates management guidance. Reports of internal and external defects and/or health and safety issues will be prioritised effectively and any issues that cannot be resolved reported promptly to the MLT Estates Manager. Operational activities are carried out in accordance with the relevant safe working practice and risk assessments. Accidents, incidents and near misses involving employees, students and/or visitors are dealt with appropriately and reported in accordance with the Trust’s Health and Safety Policy. 

As a valued member of our team we can offer you: 

As part of the Moorlands Learning Trust, we are committed to delivering a truly aspirational education for all. Our school vision - "Together we belong, develop character and achieve excellence”—captures our belief in the power of community, personal growth, and high achievement. Our overriding aim at MLT is to provide an exceptional comprehensive education for students from all cohorts and demographic backgrounds, to ensure that individual context does not affect a student's life chances. At MLT we are aspirational for every student within the Trust and are committed to achieving success and inspiring others to do so too

Our values—Kindness, Resilience, and Responsibility—shape our culture and guide every interaction. They underpin our commitment to developing confident, compassionate, and capable young people who are ready to make a positive contribution to society. You are applying to the school at a very exciting time in its development, having joined Moorlands Learning Trust in 2025.  Our reputation in the local community is strong, and the school continues to grow. If you are inspired by this opportunity and have the qualities to contribute to our school, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

We are actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be made subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.  

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. 

Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of application.