Cluster Facilities Manager - Bedford

Chiltern Learning Trust, Luton, LU3 3QN

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £47,181.00 - £50,269.00 Annually (Actual)

Cluster Facilities Manager - Bedford job summary

Cluster Facilities Manager

Location: Bedford Cluster

(Bedford - Marston Vale Middle School, Daubeney Academy, Kempston Academy, Springfield Primary School, Wootton Primary)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of work: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Salary: NJC M3 pts 36 - 39 (£47,181 - £50,269)

Training: Training & Support will be provided

Closing date: Monday 18th May 2026 at 9.00am

Overview of the job

We have a exciting position within Chiltern Learning Trust - Cluster Facilities Manager and we are looking for someone to join us to work within our Bedford cluster. The successful applicant will be responsible for the long and short term planning, implementation and high quality delivery in relation to facilities, health and safety and premises related aspects of the work of the schools in their cluster.

The role will include reviewing, developing, implementing and monitoring the appropriate facilities/premises support systems and structures to ensure the provision of ongoing effective management support for the smooth running of the schools in the cluster whilst ensuring compliance with financial regulations, school policies, personnel procedures, service level agreements and the regulations and directives as appropriate.

You will oversee the effective and efficient deployment of all premises staff within the cluster to meet business needs, supporting their professional development and ensuring that appropriate training is provided within the constraints of staff development budgets.

You will ensure that each school site in the cluster is maintained to a high standard at all times. The work will ensure compliance with best practice and statutory requirements in Health and Safety which includes completing all necessary records and report writing for the Trust.

If you feel you have the right mix of excellent communicational skills, a strong understanding of Health & Safety practices, competent in basic DIY, and previous supervisory experience, then we would welcome an application from you. You need to have a flexible approach to working hours, high standards and a positive can-do attitude.

If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are unable to accept CVs and expressions of interest should be submitted by application form via My New Term.

We thank you for your interest in this role.

Closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 18th May 2026.

For further information, to discuss possible working patterns and to ask any other questions, please contact Michael Bugler, Estates Manager on 01582 550789 or hr@chilternlearningtrust.org.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Chiltern Learning Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chiltern-learning-trust

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