Estates Assistant (live in accommodation available if required)

We are seeking a proactive and friendly person to ensure the smooth running and safety of the School across all its sites in the evenings and at weekends. The successful candidate must be a self-starter and organised, capable of working on their own initiative and making decisions independently when the Estates Manager is off-site. We are looking for someone who will contribute positively to the Ipswich School community. You will need to demonstrate the following key skills and have appropriate experience to effectively fulfil the responsibilities of this role. Live-in accommodation can be provided on the main Henley Road site to support the effective undertaking of this role. If live-in accommodation is not required you must live within a 15 minute commute of the school to provide emergency out of hours cover. The role is varied and interesting and is crucial to the smooth running of the School. The main requirements of the role, which are flexible in line with the requirements of the role and the needs of the School are: Out of hours / Event Support General Duties / Maintenance Security Working Hours Due to the nature of this role, flexibility with working hours will be required as these may be subject to change to meet the needs of the School. Working hours will be 40 hours spread across 6 days over a 7 day week. A rest day will be included on any day Monday - Friday. Working hours will usually be from 5pm to 10.30pm on weekdays, 4pm to 10pm on Saturdays and 9.00 am to 6.00pm on Sundays. You will also be required to respond to alarm call-outs which may occur outside of the working hours outlined above. Salary and Remuneration Accommodation is provided by way of a service occupancy agreement. The property, if required. comprises a three bedroomed cottage located on the school site with access onto Henley Road. Council tax and utility bills are paid by the School. Personal use of heat and lighting is reportable by way of P11d each tax year. The remunerat