Estates Support Officer - Twynham Learning Core Services
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Start date
ASAP (subject to pre‑start checks)
Contract term
Permanent
Working hours
37 hours per week (typically 8.00am‑4.00pm Mon‑Thurs and 8.00am‑3.30pm Friday, with flexibility for early or late shifts as required)
Weeks per year
Year‑round contract
Grade
10
Salary range (per annum)
Support staff salary points 24‑29 (£35,412 to £39,862)
Location
Core Services offices c/o The Grange School, Christchurch
Reports to
Estates Manager
About The Post
We are looking to appoint an Estates Support Officer to join our friendly and professional Twynham Learning Core Services (‘Head Office’) team. Twynham Learning is a multi‑academy trust based in the BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole) area, comprising several schools and training partnerships.
Responsibilities
* Lead estates operations across our schools, ensuring warm, safe, dry and welcoming environments for teaching and learning.
* Coordinate compliance and maintenance activities across all our schools, overseeing soft facilities management services (including cleaning) and delivering estates projects that uphold our commitment to safety, sustainability and excellence.
* Work closely with Caretakers, Headteachers, School Business Managers and the Core Services team to foster collaboration, ensure operational resilience, improve efficiency and effectiveness, and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement across our estate.
* Deputise for the trust’s Estates Manager as required, providing leadership and continuity across the wider estates function.
* Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.
What We Can Offer You
* 29 days’ holiday leave per year, increasing to 34 days with service
* Automatic membership of the Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme
* Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support
* Trust‑wide intranet for sharing news and resources
* Local discounts (gym memberships, salons, etc.) negotiated on behalf of our staff
* National discounts on a wide variety of huge brands
* Complimentary tea and coffee in a welcoming staff room
* Free on‑site parking
* The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning, a progressive multi‑academy trust
* Work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
Who We Are Looking For
* GCSEs at grade A‑C in English and Maths (or equivalent qualifications/grades)
* Strong technical knowledge of estates and facilities management with practical experience in maintenance, compliance and project delivery
* Understanding of key statutory compliance requirements in education settings
* Experience working with contractors, including procurement and performance monitoring
* Professionalism, positive attitude and high standards, with a key focus on safety and sustainability
* Collaborative mindset, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organisational and problem‑solving skills
* Proficiency in IT systems to support record‑keeping and reporting
* Proactive approach to managing both planned and reactive tasks
* Full UK driving licence and access to a suitable insured vehicle for business use
* Willingness to work flexibly, including out‑of‑hours support in response to emergencies or operational needs
Core Values
* Aim high
* Keep improving
* Don’t leave anyone behind
* See the bigger picture
Any questions?
To discuss the post or your application, please email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
How To Apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies
The closing date for applications is Monday 5 January 2026 at 9am.
Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
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