Facilities Manager

Voyage Education Partnership; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee the physical environments of its schools. This role focuses on ensuring safety and support for staff and students, contributing to a positive educational experience. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and uphold the trust's values of integrity, respect, and resilience. Join a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education.

Benefits

Excellent CPD programme

Supportive environment

Healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• Key role in maintaining physical spaces that support learning and wellbeing.
• Experience in facilities management and compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain safe, well-maintained environments.
• Collaborate with central teams to support learning and wellbeing.

Skills

Collaboration

Integrity

Resilience

Job description

Facilities Manager (Future Schools Trust)

Location: Future Schools Trust, Maidstone, Kent, UK

Education Phase: Through School

Working Pattern: Full-Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Application Deadline: Monday, 2nd June 2025

About us

Welcome to Future Schools Trust. Our Trust comprises two secondary schools, one primary school, and one nursery in the Maidstone and Malling area of Kent. Established as a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in September 2007, we support our schools with core functions such as Finance, HR, Facilities, IT, Marketing, and Governance.

We are committed to building a diverse workplace reflecting the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities, and from various religious or belief backgrounds. We support reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

What's in it for you?

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• A friendly and supportive environment
• An excellent CPD programme with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications
• The support of a Trust encompassing two secondary schools, one primary school, and Tiger Cubs Day Nursery, offering benefits to education staff
• A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources
• Opportunities to join schemes such as the Benenden healthcare scheme

Our vision is to create a cohesive and aspirational community where every child and staff member can exceed expectations. Safe, well-maintained, and welcoming environments are fundamental to this goal — and that’s where you come in.

Role overview

As Facilities Manager, you will play a key role in creating and maintaining the physical spaces that support learning, ambition, and wellbeing across our schools. Working within a collaborative central team, you’ll be supported by professionals from Finance, Governance, IT, Marketing, and People and Culture to make a positive impact on young people's lives.

This role is about more than buildings and compliance — it’s about supporting communities, ensuring safety, and enabling staff to thrive, thereby contributing to the proud identity of each school.

Our values

Integrity, Respect, Resilience, Strong Work Ethic, Collaboration, and Equality are core to our daily operations. We uphold a strong moral purpose, balancing high aspirations with a people-first approach.

You’ll be trusted, supported, and empowered to make a real difference within a culture that values flexibility, wellbeing, and trust over a one-size-fits-all model.

Candidate Pack - Facilities Manager 2025.pdf