The role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator to play a key role in supporting our friendly and dynamic Estates Services team.
As an Estates Services Administrator, you will play a key role in the smooth running of our facilities and support the operations of a busy, fast-paced department by providing comprehensive and high-quality administrative support. This will involve:
* Covering reception duties and acting as the first point of contact for all estates enquiries
* Ensuring that visitors and contractors are greeted, signed in, and managed in accordance with school policies
* Managing the estates helpdesk, monitoring incoming jobs and allocating tasks to internal teams and external contractors
* Providing administrative support to the Head of Estates Services, the Estates Services Manager and the wider team, across areas such as security, waste management, procurement of materials/equipment, and internal communications
About you
We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic individual, with a proactive and flexible approach to their work. You should be confident dealing with a wide variety of people and committed to delivering excellent customer service. A relevant qualification or equivalent experience in administration is essential, along with previous experience in an estates or facilities management environment. You will also need to be highly organised, comfortable managing multiple tasks, and proficient in using a range of software, including Microsoft Office.
What we offer:
When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members. You will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation:
* 50% contribution to premiums for the School’s private health scheme
* Free Westfield Healthcare
* Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee)
* Free staff lunches in term-time
* School fee discount for children of Uppingham staff
* 25% Holiday Club discount for children
* Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Occupational Health Services
* Free annual flu jabs
* Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
* Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
* Favourable rates and terms with local nursery
* Complimentary staff ticket to selected School performances
* Discount at local coffee shop for Uppingham staff.
For further details about this unique opportunity and to apply, please click the apply button.
Closing date: Wednesday 10th December 2025.
Interview date: Wednesday 17th December 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KSCiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.