Estates Administrator

Overview

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Estates Administrator to support the effective delivery of estates and facilities operations across our Foundation. This is a key role providing high-quality administrative support to ensure maintenance, compliance, statutory obligations and operational activities are efficiently coordinated, recorded and reported.

• Act as a central point of contact for estates-related queries, face-to-face, via phone, email and helpdesk systems
• Monitor and manage the job ticketing system, ensuring timely allocation and completion of tasks
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of planned and reactive maintenance activities
• Support the coordination of internal estates staff and external contractors
• Support the Health and Safety Coordinator in monitoring and reporting compliance performance, ensuring risks, overdue actions and statutory requirements are clearly identified and escalated where required
• Ensure all estates documentation is accurate, accessible and audit-ready
• Raise purchase orders and requisitions in line with Foundation procedures
• Support goods receipting, invoice processing and contractor payment workflows
• Track expenditure and support budget monitoring where required
• Coordinate contractor visits, ensuring compliance with safeguarding and site access requirements
• Maintain visitor, contractor and DBS records
• Support the coordination of fleet servicing, maintenance and compliance requirements
• Maintain vehicle booking systems and associated records
• Ensure all relevant documentation relating to drivers and vehicle use is accurate and up to date
• Maintain site access systems, including issuing and managing fobs and access permissions

• Proven experience in an administrative role within estates, facilities or a similar operational environment, with the ability to manage systems, processes and compliance-related documentation effectively.
• GCSE Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Relevant Business Administration or equivalent qualification
• Understanding of statutory compliance, health and safety requirements or regulatory record keeping
• Excellent organisational, planning and prioritisation skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, both written and verbal

• Contributory Pension
• Great CPD opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Free use of onsite gym
• Discounted childcare at the onsite Little Learners Day Nursery
• Westfield Health Cash Plan including Doctorline - 24/7 access to a GP, Dental, Optical and Prescription claims and much more (funded by the employer)