Trust Operations and Sustainability Coordinator

Permanent

Are you an organised and forward-thinking professional looking for a pivotal full-time career in the education sector?

Our mission is to be ever “Providing more” to the communities we serve, to enable life in all its fullness. Guided by our core values to Coach, Challenge, and Innovate, we maintain high expectations for both our pupils and our staff.

We are seeking to appoint a Trust Operations and Sustainability Coordinator to join our Central Team. This is a unique opportunity to take a leading role in streamlining our operational excellence and driving our commitment to a greener future. If you are passionate about organisational efficiency and environmental impact, we want you to help shape a sustainable legacy for our employees, students, and the wider community.

About the Role:

As our Trust Operations and Sustainability Coordinator, you will be a vital pillar of the Central Team, providing high-level operational support to the Head of Risk, Estates, and Compliance. This role is essential to the seamless delivery of Trust-wide services, offering an exciting focus on innovative projects and strategic estate development.

You will be instrumental in ensuring our schools are not only secure and compliant but also optimised to enhance the learning environment for our students and the wider community. By supporting statutory compliance, driving sustainability initiatives, and providing rigorous project monitoring, you will help maintain a safe, high-quality, and future-proofed educational landscape across all Trust sites.

This is a full time position of 36.25 hours per week, working All Year Round. We are open to discussing flexible working options to best suit your needs and promote a healthy work-life integration #happytotalkflex.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to make a significant contribution to our Trust’s mission.
• Hybrid working opportunity promoting excellent work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

Join a Trust that values its people and its purpose. If you’re ready to inspire and engage through effective communication, we encourage you to apply!

How to Apply:

Please complete our online application form via link- https://www.watergrovetrust.co.uk/vacancies/trust-operations-sustainability-coordinator/

Closing date: Monday, 29 June 2026 at 23.59 pm

Interviews will be held: Tuesday, 07 July 2026

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we only reach out to successfully shortlisted candidates. Therefore, if you haven’t heard from us by the interview date, you should assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background checks and usual satisfactory pre-employment clearances.

The Watergrove Trust values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity.