At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the school by maintaining buildings and ensuring a safe environment.
- Company: Join the vibrant team at Ashville College in Harrogate.
- Benefits: Enjoy free parking, lunch, gym access, and longer holidays.
- Other info: Flexible role with opportunities for career growth and a positive work culture.
- Why this job: Make a difference in a supportive community while developing new skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance or caretaking and a willingness to learn.
Ashville College, Harrogate, is looking to appoint an Estates Officer to join our busy Estates Team. The successful candidate will provide efficient and effective operational support to the school, ensuring that the security, maintenance and general appearance of the buildings are maintained in accordance with the required standards.
This is a varied and physically demanding post that will require flexibility and the ability and willingness to learn new skills. Previous experience in a similar post, such as handyperson with experience of caretaking/maintenance work and working within a team, is required.
Contract details
- Salary: £27,354 plus the on-call allowance of £4.00 per hour, which would equate to an extra £3,485 per annum.
- Vacancy Hours: 35 hours per week.
- Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time.
- This is a full-time role, working 35 hours per week, full year.
- There is also a requirement to be on-call on a 1 in 6 rota.
Benefits
- Free parking
- Free lunch
- Free access to the College’s gym and swimming pool for you and your family
- Longer school holidays
- Smaller classes
- Staff fee remissions
How to apply
If you wish to apply for the role, please download the job description and an application form from the website: www.ashville.co.uk
Key Dates
- Closing Date: Tuesday 28 July 2026 at midnight
- Interviews will be held w/c 03 August 2026
- We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.
Safeguarding and notices
Ashville Harrogate is committed to providing a safe environment for its pupils and staff. Applicants for this post will be required to provide proof of identity at interview if called, and the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check before starting work.
Estates Officer employer: Applefields School
Whitby School is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inspiring environment for both students and staff. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, mental health support, and continuous professional development, we empower our employees to grow in their careers while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people. Located in the heart of the Whitby community, our school embodies values of ambition, courage, character, and endeavour, ensuring that every day offers new challenges and rewards.
