Job Description
Temporary Estates Administrator – Secondary School (Canterbury)
Location: Canterbury, KentStart: ASAPContract: TemporaryHours: Full-time (Monday–Friday)Pay: Competitive, paid weekly
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Estates Administrator to support the Estates Team at a well-established secondary school in Canterbury. This is an excellent opportunity for someone organised, proactive, and confident working in a busy school environment.
You will provide essential administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the school’s estates and facilities operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Acting as the first point of contact for estates and facilities enquiries
* Managing maintenance requests and ensuring tasks are logged and tracked
* Liaising with contractors, suppliers, and internal staff
* Supporting compliance checks and health & safety documentation
* Updating records, schedules, and site logs
* Assisting with general administrative duties as required
What We’re Looking For:
* Strong administrative experience (school or facilities experience desirable but not essential)
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Ability to prioritise workloads and work under pressure
* Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office
* A proactive and flexible approach to work
* Enhanced DBS required (we can support with this if needed)
Why Apply?
* Supportive school environment
* Varied and rewarding role
* Weekly pay and immediate start
* Great experience for someone interested in school administration or estates/facilities management