Catering Development Manager (East of England & Midlands) 

Home based with regular travel to academies  

37 hours per week, All year round 

NJC Point 24 – Point 28 FTE (£35,412 - £39,152) 

NJC Point 24 – Point 28 FTE (£36,141 - £39,881) NJC Fringe Scale if applicable 

As soon as possible  

Are you a passionate Catering Manager or Operations Manager ready to take the next step? This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, driven catering professional to raise standards, improve efficiency and make a real impact across a growing portfolio of academies. 

We are looking for a Catering Development Manager to work closely with the Head of Catering, supporting and developing catering services across academies in the East of England and the Midlands. You will play a key role in driving quality, consistency, compliance and financial performance, while guiding and inspiring on-site catering teams. 

Our ATT2030 Vision means we meet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there.  Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their place in the community of educated people.  Our staff will be cared for, developed and they do will be capable, competent and confident.  We would love to hear from those who want to join us in that mission.  

At ATT we are passionate about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and welcome all applications. 

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Simone Kerr, HR Apprentice, via email at simone.kerr@attrust.org.uk

Please apply early as this vacancy may close early if a number of suitable applications are received. 

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 10th February 2026 

Interviews: Week commencing 23rd February 2026 

Academy Transformation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, an online check, 2 satisfactory references and any other necessary checks. 

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on, ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion or belief. 

We are a Disability Confident Employer 

The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE 2025.  We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications.  We are open to Flexible Working.