The Harpur Trust is one of Bedford’s largest employers, with more than 1,200 staff across the four Harpur Trust schools and at The Trust’s main office.
Our Staff
The office is located on the outskirts of Bedford in Brickhill, where centralised services are run.
Led by the Chief Executive, The Harpur Trust Office looks after:
- The Trust’s Grants Programme.
- The Harpur Trust School Fees and Bursaries.
- The Trust’s accounts and endowment.
- Human Resources policy and strategy for the schools and main office, including leadership and management training.
- Payroll.
- Media relations, sponsorship, events and PR for The Trust.
- Governance and committee meeting administration.
- The Education Team which works with local state schools.
Below you will find just some of the staff at the Trust with whom you may come into contact.

David Steadman
Chief Executive

Clare Lake
Chief Financial Officer

Samantha Lock
HR Director

Lucy Bardner
Community Programmes Director

Sandra McMullan
HR Systems & Administration Manager

Lorna Howitt
Executive Support Manager

Denise Rostron
Internal HR & Training Consultant

Beth Marsom
Governance Support Manager