What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a motivated Estates Compliance & Projects Coordinator to join our growing multi academy trust focusing on compliance and estates projects.
Reporting to the Head of Estates this is initially a 1 year fixed term contract and this key individual will contribute to the effective development of the trusts estates strategy by working closely with a multidisciplinary estates and facilities team to ensure a safe, efficient and effective environment over Laidlaw Schools Trusts growing portfolio.
If you are an organised and detail-oriented person committed to maintaining high standards, have the skills to interpret complex data and you are determined to make a difference and a positive change? Then this is the role for you!
One of the great things about this exciting role is the varied work with the ability to make a difference. To be successful in this role you will already have some experience of managing small works projects including managing quotes and awards, monitoring works etc. you will also hold a health and safety qualification and have a good understanding of compliance in an estate’s setting.
We are looking for a key individual who has a positive outlook and interpersonal skills to deal with internal and external stakeholders. You will need be organised to ensure the trust requirement for structure is reflected in managing policies and procedures and adopt a holistic and integrated approach to risk management by using tools and technology to proactively mitigate potential risk and work toward sustained improvements to ensure the trust meets its health and safety obligations.
What the school offers its staff
Laidlaw Schools Trust is a growing multi academy trust in the North East of England, serving children and families in the west of Newcastle, Sunderland and Sedgefield. We pride ourselves in being a progressive, inclusive trust that supports every child to develop their talents whatever they may be and to reach their academic potential.
At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding. To see a complete list of our benefits please visit:
If you require assistance with your application, please contact: recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk
Closing Date for applications is Friday 6 December at 12 noon
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre- employment recruitment checks.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.