Estates Apprentice

• St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust

• Address: Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1UQ

• Salary:24796 per annum

• Hours: 37 hours per week

• Contract: Fixed Term for 18 Months (duration of Apprenticeship)

• Reference:8757

St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an Estates Apprentice to support the effective management of our school estate across Suffolk.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build a career in estates or facilities management within a values-driven organisation working across a diverse family of Church of England schools. The role combines practical real-world experience with a fully funded Level 3 Facilities Management Supervisor apprenticeship.

About the role

The apprentice will be employed centrally and will work across trust schools supporting the Estates Adviser with contractor management statutory compliance health and safety minor works projects and energy and sustainability activity.

You will gain hands-on experience of how a large multi-site organisation manages its buildings safely efficiently and sustainably while developing the skills needed to progress into a substantive estates or facilities management role.

Key responsibilities include:

• supporting the supervision and monitoring of facilities management and maintenance contractors

• assisting with reactive repairs and maintenance coordination

• maintaining the trusts approved contractor database

• supporting statutory compliance activity (e.g. fire safety asbestos legionella electrical and gas testing)

• providing day-to-day health and safety support and monitoring risk management actions

• assisting with the planning and delivery of minor works and small refurbishment projects

• monitoring and analysing energy consumption data identifying trends and contributing to sustainability initiatives.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• has GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics

• is organised reliable and keen to learn

• has an interest in estates facilities management construction or property

• is comfortable working with data and digital systems

• is willing to travel between trust schools

• is committed to completing an apprenticeship programme

• a-levels (or equivalent) and any experience in a facilities maintenance or operational environment are desirable but not essential.

Eligibility

Candidates must be eligible to undertake a funded apprenticeship in England (including residency requirements).

What we offer:

• a supportive values-led working environment

• a structured apprenticeship with clear development pathways

• exposure to a wide range of estates compliance and project activity

• opportunities to develop a long-term career within the trust

• salary at NJC SCP 3- 24796 per annum

• this post is fixed term for the duration of the apprenticeship programme (18 months).

Our trust

St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust is a family of Church of England schools serving communities across Suffolk. We are committed to providing safe well-maintained and welcoming environments in which pupils and staff can flourish.

To find out more

For an informal conversation call Daniel Jones Head of Estates on: .

Please read the Job Description (docx) and Application Guidance Notes (pdf).

How to apply

Applications must be on the trust Application form (docx).

CVs will not be accepted.

Completed applications are to be returned to: .

Closing date: 5pm 1 May 2026.

Interview date: 6 May 2026.

Safeguarding

St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.