Trusts Estates Lead

Bedford Inclusive Learning and Training Trust (BILTT) currently operates over five sites providing education to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. Our Academies, supported by the Trust, provide an environment which is welcoming, nurturing, calm, safe and purposeful. BILTT’s vision is to continue to develop a high performing SEND Multi Academy Trust that delivers the very best educational experiences for pupils regardless of their starting points.

The role of Trust Estates Lead is to oversee the maintenance and operation of the Trust schools/premises and physical assets, ensuring that all environments are safe, efficient, and cost effective. The postholder will lead the estates operations across all of our sites, including the management of site agents, and ensure statutory compliance through robust systems and procedures.

The successful applicant will have previous experience in a similar role, excellent organisational skills the ability to work independently, be able to manage multiple tasks and respond to emergencies effectively. You will need to be flexible in approach and be willing to participate in whole school activities - open days and community events for example. Part of the role will also involve attending, as required, Trust Board and Governor meetings which take place after school hours.

Should you have any questions in regard to the role or wish to discuss it further, please email rfs.hr@biltt.org

We reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on 31st May 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed - we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive sufficient numbers of applicants so early application is encouraged.

Start Date: ASAP

BILTT is committed to Safeguarding, Prevent, the welfare of pupils and ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and carers; irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, belief, sex or sexual orientation and expects staff to share that commitment.  The post is subject to satisfactory references, social media/on-line checks, enhanced DBS, probationary period & health clearance.  

It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended )