Contract Full Time, Permanent
Required As soon as possible, allowing for a handover period
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Estates and Compliance Director to join our growing Trust of 11 schools, playing a pivotal role in creating and maintaining safe, inspiring environments for learning. Working across our school sites, with our central hub in Chelmsford, the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for estates management, health and safety, and statutory compliance. We are looking for someone with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships with leaders, staff, and external partners. Just as importantly, we want someone who brings a genuine passion for education and a commitment to supporting the best possible outcomes for our pupils. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward‑thinking professional to shape the long‑term development of our estate, drive high standards of safety and sustainability, and make a meaningful difference across our Trust community.
What we can offer:
* Being part of a Trust that offers connection, development, and support beyond our school – receive a generous employer pension contribution of 25% to secure your future.
* Private medical insurance.
* Exclusive discounts with Teachers and Blue Light Card.
* Access to a comprehensive health and wellbeing program with 24/7 professional support.
* Take advantage of our cycle‑to‑work scheme to stay active and save money.
* A welcoming and supportive team that values collaboration.
Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to The Bridge Academy Trust on the email address provided below.
Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.
Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made via email.
Or alternatively telephone our recruitment team: 01245 202937.
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to DBS clearance and satisfactory references. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought.
Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
About Bridge Central Team
Bridge Academy Trust is a collegiate and collaborative Trust comprising of 11 schools, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of high quality learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school‑led school improvement approach and long‑term sustainable strategy.
Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff’s development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.
Bridge Central Team
Community Building
Brian Close
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 9DZ
01245 202 937
www.bridgeacademytrust.org
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