Peterborough Diocese Education Trust

 Estate's Advisor - Northampton

At PDET, our core vision is for every child within our Trust, to experience an excellent education and realise their God-give potential to flourish. The role of site supervision is essential to this, to support an environment that remains compliant and safe, for children and adults alike, which enhances learning, development and wellbeing. Consequently, we have launched a new and exciting Estates Vision, driven by our passionate Trust Estates Manager, to improve and enhance the maintenance and compliance of our family of schools.

We are now looking for a confident, experienced self-starter to join our Central Team, to provide operational and administrative support to the Trust Estates Manager.

Working closely with Trust Estates Team and trusted partners you will need to build good working relationships with our schools supporting them with all premises issues, developing school asset management plans, monitoring compliance and identifying areas for improvement.

You will be based at the Head office. You will need a full clean driving license and use of a vehicle as you will be expected to travel between sites as required.

If you are proactive, personable, conscientious, and ready to make a real change within our local primary schools – we would love to hear from you.

A full Job Description and Person Specification is attached for further detail.

In return, we will offer:

• A supportive environment where everyone is valued
• A passionate and close working Central team, with larger networks across our Trust of 33 primary schools
• Opportunities for further professional development across the Trust

Salary and Benefits

• Full-time, Permanent Contract (37 hours per week, Monday to Friday), term time only may be considered.
• Pay Grade H £27,334 to £30,296 FTE 
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• 26 days annual leave, plus statutory holidays (increasing 1 day per year to max 31 days)
• Access to a vast number of wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance
• Programme and Lifestyle savings

Speak to our Estates Manager today for more information. Please contact hr@pdet.org.uk where we will be more than happy to help!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so do not delay in applying.

The trust is committed to the protection and safety of all its pupils and staff. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance.