The Estates Team at Leigh Academies Trust is expanding and we have a fantastic opportunity to appoint an Estates Administrator (Apprentice). This is a new role within our Estates Team, and it’s a chance to join an established and experienced estates function - you'll be learning from the very best!

We are seeking a dedicated and highly organised Administration Apprentice to support a busy and vibrant Estates team. The duties will involve a combination of administrative tasks, coordination of communications and project management support. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders within the Estates teams to support operational objectives effectively and efficiently. This exciting opportunity will provide valuable experience and exposure to a diverse range of tasks.

This role is offered as an 18-month apprenticeship contract and our successful candidate will work towards a nationally-recognised Level 3 Business Administration qualification, delivered by LAT Apprenticeships. Click here to read more about LAT Apprenticeships.

Future prospects: This apprenticeship could be the start of a very promising career within the wider business and administration remit. We endeavour to offer further employment following successful performance and completion of the Level 3 course with future opportunities to extend your training with a higher level apprenticeship programme. We offer in-house Continuing Professional Development and you’ll be part of a highly experienced and efficient office team.

Apprenticeship Summary:

Annual wage: £12,500 per annum

Holiday allowance: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays

Working week: Monday - Thursday, 8.00am – 4.30pm / Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm

Total hours per week: 37 (including the 20% training element of the Apprenticeship)

Apprenticeship duration: Approx.18 months

Anticipated start date: As soon as possible

Apprenticeship level: Advanced Level Apprenticeship (Level 3)

Apprenticeship standard: Business & Administration

Positions: 1 available

Desired entry qualifications: GCSE grade C/4 or above in Maths, English and ICT



Essential skills:
Level 2 in Maths and English
Excellent organisational and planning skills with outstanding attention to detail
Demonstrate a high level of initiative
Computer literacy in usual office applications
Committed and enthusiastic
Excellent attendance and time-keeping record.
Organised
Attention to detail and accuracy
Able to respond proactively to daily issues in a timely manner
Comfortable working both individually and as part of a team
Comfortable with communicating with people at all levels of seniority

Our successful candidate will receive;
A starting salary of £12,500 per annum whilst on the 12-month apprenticeship programme + 3 month EPA
25 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, which increases to 30 days with length of service
Further career development and training opportunities to suit your needs and career objectives

Please note that all applications must be submitted electronically via our e-recruitment system; we cannot accept CVs or speculative emails outside of this system.

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2022, our Trust comprises 31 geographically organised academies (15 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating 20,000 students, and employing 3,000 talented staff. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.