Facilities and IT Officer
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
25/09/2026
Advert End Date:
08/10/2026 12:00
Salary:
£27,274 - £29,070 (FTE) per annum
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Washington
Further Information
Oak Learning Trust
c/o George Washington Primary School
Well Bank Road
Washington
NE37 1NL
Facilities and IT Officer at Oak Learning Trust
Salary: £27,274 - £29,070 (FTE) per annum
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: January 2027
Join Our Growing Multi Academy Trust
Due to the expansion of our trust central team, the CEO and Trust Board of Oak Learning Trust seek to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Facilities and IT Officer to work with the Facility and Estates Manager to support facilities management and maintain oversight and management of trust policies. The post holder will also act as Data Protection Officer ensuring the trust complies with all legal requirements under GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of a thriving Multi-Academy Trust dedicated to providing excellent education for all pupils.
You will be:
• Experienced in systems and document organisation.
• An excellent communicator able to work successfully with a wide range of stakeholders and partners
• Highly organised, be able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Friendly, flexible, outgoing and a good team player.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has high expectations of themselves and staff they work with.
• Is solution focused and proactive in their approach.
• Can maintain confidentiality.
• Is able to remain calm when working under pressure and to fixed time deadlines.
• Is to use their own initiative and manage their own workload and that of their team.
• Can provide a welcoming environment to all those visiting or contacting our trust.
• Is committed to their personal and professional development.
We can offer you:
• Friendly, supportive colleagues who are motivated to develop the trust and work well together.
• A positive and happy working environment.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children and young people.
Closing date: Thursday 8th October 2026 at 12 noon
Completed application forms to be returned to OLTRecruitment@olt.org.uk
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and, therefore, is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Oak Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust follows Keeping children Safe in Education Safer Recruitment procedures for all posts including appropriate pre-interview checks on shortlisted candidates and pre-employment checks pending any offer. The Trust safeguards and protects its pupils and staff by operating in accordance with Local Authority Safeguarding Children Partnership procedures.