St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust
Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 1UQ
Salary: £24,796 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 trust’s 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- £24,796 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: 07920 050407.

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: mat@cofesuffolk.org.

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.

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