GLF Schools is seeking a highly organised and proactive Trust Facilities Contracts Officer to join our Estates Team.
Your Opportunity
Based at our Banstead office with hybrid working available, this role offers the chance to lead on the mobilisation and management of facilities service contracts across our network of schools. You’ll play a key role in ensuring high-quality service delivery, compliance, and value for money across contracts such as cleaning, groundskeeping, and utilities. Working closely with suppliers, school teams, and Trust colleagues, you’ll oversee contract performance, lead service review meetings, and support the procurement of new contracts. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills to make a tangible impact across a multi-academy trust.
Please note that travel across school sites will be essential, so the successful candidate must hold a valid UK Driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.
What we are looking for
We’re looking for someone who can bring expertise, professionalism and a collaborative approach to our Estates team. You’ll be:
- Experienced in managing facilities services contracts, including mobilisation and performance monitoring.
- Skilled in leading service review meetings and building strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
- Confident in analysing data, writing reports, and making recommendations for service improvements.
- Knowledgeable in contract compliance, KPIs, and quality assurance in a public sector context.
- Able to resolve service delivery issues and negotiate with providers to ensure continuity and quality.
- Comfortable working across multiple sites, with a valid UK driving licence and access to a personal vehicle.
- Organised, methodical and resilient, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Please read the job description and person specification attached before applying.
Join Our Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
Our Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive pension scheme (LGPS)
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
The Details
Salary: GLF Senior Specialist - £42,848 FTE
Location: The Beacon School, Banstead/ Hybrid / Visits to schools where required
Contract type: Permanent, 36hrs per week - full time.
Start Date: ASAP
Closing date for applications: 15th October 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Safeguarding Statement:
At GLF Schools, the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is our top priority. We are fully committed to safeguarding and expect everyone who works or volunteers with us to share that commitment. All roles are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We understand that life is busy and that flexibility matters. That’s why we’re happy to explore flexible working arrangements that help you balance your professional and personal commitments.
GLF Schools is proud to celebrate the rich diversity of our schools and communities. We’re building a culture where:
- Everyone is respected and valued.
- Discrimination is never tolerated.
- Equity and fairness are at the heart of everything we do.
- Staff, children, and students are safe to express their identities.
We believe that diversity strengthens our organisation and our community. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from groups that are underrepresented in our workforce. This includes, but is not limited to, people from diverse ethnic backgrounds, trans and non-binary individuals, people of all ages, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people of all faiths and beliefs.
To help us manage applications efficiently:
- We may close this vacancy early if we receive a strong response, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
- We may also interview shortlisted candidates before the official closing date.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, we will carry out an online search and request references for all shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to complete a self-declaration form. You will have the opportunity in the application form to confirm if you would prefer referees to be contacted after your interview.
