Estates Office Administrator

• Vacancy Type
• Permanent/Full Time
• Location
• Upper Dicker, BN27 3QH
• School
• Senior School
• Application Deadline
• Monday, March 30, 2026
• Job Summary

• Bede's Trust requires an organised and collaborative individual to join our Estates Department as Estates Office Administrator.

  The Role:

  The successful candidate will act as the first point of contact for the Estates department, ensuring the smooth daily operation of the Facilities and Maintenance Helpdesk. This role provides essential administrative support by managing reactive maintenance logging, processing daily orders, and acting as a gatekeeper for contractor safeguarding compliance.

  Key Requirements:
  • A sharp eye for detail:you bring a meticulous approach to every task.
  • Collaboration:A natural team player who thrives in a busy, multi-disciplinary environment.
  • Communication:Exceptional verbal and written skills to interface with staff and external partners.
  • Experience & Knowledge:While not essential, previous experience in a school or Estates environment is highly desirable.

  This is a Full Time, permanent role based in Upper Dicker, with some travel to our beautiful Eastbourne site, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year with the working hours of 07:30 - 16:00, Monday - Friday.

  Offering a salary of £26,508.99 per annum along with a range of staff benefits including:

  • A fantastic holiday allowance of 30 days plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)

  • A generous company pension with salary exchange options

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Retail Discounts

  • Aviva Digital GP app - swift and convenient access to a GP via video consultation

  • Free use of School gym & pool facilities/discounted nationwide gym membership,

  • Eye care vouchers,

  • Refer a Friend Scheme

  • Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service),

  • Complimentary Lunch provided

  • Free onsite parking at the Senior School!

  We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.

  For further information about the role please see the Job Description below. Select Apply Now to complete your application today! We very much look forward to receiving applications from candidates who are ready to leave a lasting impact on the lives of our young learners.

  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact

  recruitment@bedes.org.Please note that we are unable to accept CV’s, applicants must add their full education and employment history to their application.Application Closing Date:Monday 23rd March 2026 at 8am.Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our students and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check
• Job Profile
• Job Profile document