Estates Administrator

Job Description

The schoolSt Paul’s Girls’ School is one of the country’s leading independent schools for girls aged 11-18, with approximately 800 students. It is an extraordinary school, offering a classical yet forward-thinking education, rooted in a love of academic discoveryand enriched by a broad co-curricular programme, nurturing wellbeing provision and a strong commitment to partnerships and community initiatives. Aspirations and achievements go well beyond what one would normally expect from a school, making St Paul’s Girls’School an exciting, lively, and stimulating place in which to work. Students want to make a difference, and many go on to roles tackling some of the greatest challenges facing people and planet. Respect for environmental sustainability is expected of all staff,both in terms of minimising use of resources in daily operations and supporting the school’s aim of preparing students fully for life and work in the mid-21st century.The post and candidate profileSt Paul’s Girls’ School are looking for an experienced administrator to join the department, working primarily within the maintenance team, but a flexible approach will be required, and the successful post holder willwork across all functions of estates, supporting on a variety of projects. This is a busy and fast paced environment, and the team prides itself on delivering an excellent service to the school community. The post will suit someone with excellent administrativeskills with a flexible approach to work and a willingness to develop new skills. Experience of working within a facilities or estate management environment is preferred but not essential.Further information about the role and to apply can be found on our website. Please submit your applications before 12pm on the closing date. Applications will not be considered without a covering letter, CV, and completed application form. We recommendthat candidates apply as soon as possible since applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews arranged on a rolling basis. St Paul’s Girls’ School is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and overseaspolice checksSt Paul’s Girls’ School is a "registered body" under the Police Act 1997 because employment here involves access to children under the age of 18. This post will require an enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly Criminal RecordsBureau) before we can confirm an offer of employment. Unless you are a member of the DBS Update Service you will need to apply for a new disclosure, even if you already hold one. Former members of staff who are not on the Update Service who re-join us alsorequire fresh disclosures, unless less than three months have passed between their leaving and their re-employment date. If you have lived or worked abroad for a period of 3 months or more during the past 10 years you will also need to provide appropriatepaperwork, such as a police certificate of good conduct, from the countries you have lived in. Safeguarding guidelinesThe post-holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact, will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with our child protection policy statementat all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children at St Paul’s Girls’ School, they must report any concerns to our safeguarding designatedlead or to the High Mistress.Closing date: Friday 24 November 2023, noonInterviews: Week commencing Monday 4 December 2023