Trust Facilities Manager
| Posting date: | 11 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 September 2025 |
| Location: | Southampton, Not recorded, SO45 1XA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ebc89a93-ffb8-4831-a7e9-dba953fee6f2 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Based in the central team (with a desk in our Southampton office) but must be willing and able to travel to our schools in Southampton and Hampshire, as required.
About The Role
At Inspire Learning Partnership, our schools are at the heart of their communities, and we are looking for a dedicated Trust Facilities Manager to help shape the learning environment for thousands of children. As we set to expand, you'll be joining us at a fantastic time. You will play a key strategic role in shaping long-term estate plans, leading meaningful projects that positively impact on our children's learning and wellbeing. Quite simply, we are seeking someone who is passionate about creating safe, compliant and inspiring learning environments, to consistently exceptional standards.
What you’ll be doing
• Working closely with our fantastic Site Managers, ensuring they lead and further enhance our culture of high standards for cleanliness, safety and security
• Overseeing health and safety compliance, working with members of our central team, school leaders and (the best part), our wonderful children
• Managing budgets and contracts for maintenance, utilities and services, to achieve the best value for our schools
• Leading the work on our Climate Action Plan to ensure a brighter and greener future for generations to come
• Working with colleagues on exciting estate development projects,from planning improvements to securing funding bids
• Building strong relationships with contractors, staff, and the wider community
You'll be a fantastic fit if you:
• ✨Can confidently lead, motivate, and support site teams and have proven experience in facilities, estates, or site management
• ️Are committed to safeguarding and supporting all pupils to thriv
• Are organised, resourceful and able to juggle multiple projects
• Can balance being strategic with being hands-on and proactive, when challenges arise
• ️Have excellent communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence with a range of stakeholders across and beyond the organisation
• Appreciate the flexibility the role affords - working at times to best meet the demands of the role
What the school offers its staff
Why Choose Us?
Inspire Learning Partnership, is a forward-thinking, research-led Trust that puts people first. When you join us, you’re not just taking a job — you’re joining a community where your voice is heard, your development is invested in, and your wellbeing is genuinely prioritised.
What We Offer:
• Staff wellbeing at the core of our culture, not just in policy but in practice
• Be part of a Trust that’s small enough to know you, but big enough to invest in you
• A tailored induction and clear, supportive, career development pathways
• Aresearch-led culturewhere innovation, curiosity and brave thinking are encouraged
• Access to high quality professional development,collaborative networks and inspiring colleagues
• Competitive salary
• Blue Light Card, Cycle to Work scheme, Halfords & Tredz discount
Commitment to safeguarding
ILP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all roles in regulated activity. The specific safeguarding responsibilities of this role are outlined within Part One of KCSIE, 2025. Further details concerning our safeguarding policies and procedures, including our statement on the Rehabilitation of Offenders, can be found on the Trust website. The Trust reserves the right to undertake online searches on shortlisted candidates. Please read our Recruitment Policy.
Based in the central team (with a desk in our Southampton office) but must be willing and able to travel to our schools in Southampton and Hampshire, as required.
About The Role
At Inspire Learning Partnership, our schools are at the heart of their communities, and we are looking for a dedicated Trust Facilities Manager to help shape the learning environment for thousands of children. As we set to expand, you'll be joining us at a fantastic time. You will play a key strategic role in shaping long-term estate plans, leading meaningful projects that positively impact on our children's learning and wellbeing. Quite simply, we are seeking someone who is passionate about creating safe, compliant and inspiring learning environments, to consistently exceptional standards.
What you’ll be doing
• Working closely with our fantastic Site Managers, ensuring they lead and further enhance our culture of high standards for cleanliness, safety and security
• Overseeing health and safety compliance, working with members of our central team, school leaders and (the best part), our wonderful children
• Managing budgets and contracts for maintenance, utilities and services, to achieve the best value for our schools
• Leading the work on our Climate Action Plan to ensure a brighter and greener future for generations to come
• Working with colleagues on exciting estate development projects,from planning improvements to securing funding bids
• Building strong relationships with contractors, staff, and the wider community
You'll be a fantastic fit if you:
• ✨Can confidently lead, motivate, and support site teams and have proven experience in facilities, estates, or site management
• ️Are committed to safeguarding and supporting all pupils to thriv
• Are organised, resourceful and able to juggle multiple projects
• Can balance being strategic with being hands-on and proactive, when challenges arise
• ️Have excellent communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence with a range of stakeholders across and beyond the organisation
• Appreciate the flexibility the role affords - working at times to best meet the demands of the role
What the school offers its staff
Why Choose Us?
Inspire Learning Partnership, is a forward-thinking, research-led Trust that puts people first. When you join us, you’re not just taking a job — you’re joining a community where your voice is heard, your development is invested in, and your wellbeing is genuinely prioritised.
What We Offer:
• Staff wellbeing at the core of our culture, not just in policy but in practice
• Be part of a Trust that’s small enough to know you, but big enough to invest in you
• A tailored induction and clear, supportive, career development pathways
• Aresearch-led culturewhere innovation, curiosity and brave thinking are encouraged
• Access to high quality professional development,collaborative networks and inspiring colleagues
• Competitive salary
• Blue Light Card, Cycle to Work scheme, Halfords & Tredz discount
Commitment to safeguarding
ILP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all roles in regulated activity. The specific safeguarding responsibilities of this role are outlined within Part One of KCSIE, 2025. Further details concerning our safeguarding policies and procedures, including our statement on the Rehabilitation of Offenders, can be found on the Trust website. The Trust reserves the right to undertake online searches on shortlisted candidates. Please read our Recruitment Policy.