Job ID: S-U-1070 - Estates and Operations Officer

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Estates and Operations Officer to support both the Estates Director and Operations and Commercial Director with departmental administration. The vacancy is a varied and rewarding full‑time role, ideal for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail and a flexible, solutions‑focused approach with the confidence to manage multiple priorities in a busy school environment.You will play a key part in supporting the team and acting as a central point of contact, liaising with contractors, suppliers and external partners ensuring high standards of organisation, communication and record keeping.This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, forward‑thinking school with a strong sense of community. In return, we offer a comprehensive induction, support with your professional development, a competitive remuneration package and free lunches during term time as well as many more benefits.Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (year round), working Monday to Friday, with an hour unpaid lunch break each day. Flexibility in hours will be required on occasion to meet the demands of the post. Consideration may be considered for reduced hours during the school holiday periods.Closing date: 12 noon, Thursday 28 June 2026 (interview process will take place soon after closing date)Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to appoint at any time during the recruitment process.Reg Charity No: 312064St John’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates and all applications will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.”A school where we can all be ourselves #EqualityatStJohn’s