Job Introduction

Facilities Manager - Dorset & Surrounding Area

We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual who will play an integral role in the strategic, operational & facilities management of the schools in the Trust in Dorset and surrounding area. We are seeking a candidate who will bring practical and organisation skills and support the continual development of the site staff. In addition, the successful candidate will ensure schools meet statutory compliance requirements and ensure we provide a healthy, safe work environment for our staff and students. 

As a trust, our ethos is encompassed in our vision “Learning together in pursuit of happiness”. We put this into practice by ensuring:    

• All decisions are made in the best interests of staff, students, and families.  
• High support, high challenge and evidence informed in everything we do.
• We work collaboratively and make team, not individual, decisions.  
• We acknowledge our mistakes and use them to learn and improve.  
• We are always open to learning and seeking new ideas.  

If you’d like to speak to someone about the role or make a visit to one of our schools, please contact Diane Littlecott or Karen Shepherd, d.littlecott@deltaeducationtrust.com or k.shepherd@deltaeducationtrust.com

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed on your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check is required for this post prior to commencement. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer. 

 If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following the updated ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023' guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.

Closing Date: Monday 22 April (12 noon)

Interviews will be held w/c 29 April 2024

If you wish to be considered for shortlisting, please email HR@deltaeducationtrust.com to request an application form.