START DATE: As soon as possible
Enhance Academy Trust is a growing Church of England MAT based in Wakefield and Kirklees. We currently have thirteen Primary academies and a Post 16 Creative and Performing Arts free school within the Trust and will grow to sixteen primary academies in September.
This newly created role will join our Central Team, working with the Trust Estates Manager to provide essential operational, and compliance support for the Trust’s Estates team, with responsibility for managing a range of estates, facilities, and health & safety functions.
Some Key Responsibilities of the Post:
- Provide essential administrative support to the Trust Estates function across key areas such as health & safety, compliance, and facilities management ensuring accurate maintenance of records, data, and documentation, and producing reports as required (e.g., asbestos registers, compliance logs, etc.)
- Support the implementation of health & safety standards across the Trust, ensuring full adherence to the Health & Safety at Work Act, COSHH regulations, and the Trust’s Health & Safety Policy.
- Plan, Coordinate and monitor scheduled health and safety training programs for staff.
- Assist the Trust Estates Manager in the preparation of Board level meeting papers, strategy documents and as required, the capital building programme.
- Serve as a liaison between Site managers, Caretakers, and Central staff, facilitating effective communication across all sites
As a Trust, we have developed a range of employee benefits. Here are just a few examples:
- Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GPs and private medical services.
- GP consultations with experienced NHS doctors are available for our employees and members of their household, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and prescriptions (which have to be paid for) can be delivered to local chemists.
- Free annual flu jab
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
- A paid annual Wellbeing Day – a time for you to use the day for an activity which promotes your own individual health and wellbeing.
Here are some examples of the personal qualities we are looking for:
- Ability to communicate and engage with people both verbal and in written in a clear and concise way concise way to senior staff within the schools and Central Team.
- Experience of working within a school setting would be an advantage
- ITT literate with a working ability to use key IT software to present work to a high standard
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office/Word/Excel/Access/PowerPoint
The role will involve some travel to the schools within the Trust so you must be willing to travel.
We need a committed team player with excellent organisational skills - with the ability to multitask and manage conflicting priorities.
If you are seeking a fresh challenge, enjoy variety in your role and are looking for an opportunity to make this a difference, we would welcome your application.
Please contact James Walshaw if you would like further information about the role: [email protected] / 01924 971721
Enhance Academy Trust has an absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS. Online checks will also be completed for shortlisted candidates. The Trust values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all.
Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £31,067 to £33,366
Closing Date: 22/06/2025
Interview Date: 25/06/2025
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £31,067.00-£33,366.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you have practical experience with compliance inspections, audits, or risk assessments?
- Have you had direct responsibility for coordinating contractors or managing site compliance activities?
Experience:
- Estates & Compliance: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 22/06/2025
