Business Support Officer

Bridge Academy Trust, Chelmsford, CM2 9DZ

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time, Fixed term, 2 years
• Contract type: Fixed term - 2 years
• Pay scale: Scale 6, Points 12 - 17 (£28,598 - £31,022 per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the role:

We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and adaptable Business Support Officer to join our Central Team on a fixed-term basis. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, working collaboratively and supporting meaningful projects that help improve outcomes for schools, staff and pupils.

You will provide business and administrative support across a range of projects and initiatives within our Trust. Working alongside colleagues from HR, Finance, IT, Estates, Governance and School Improvement teams, you will play a key role in helping projects run smoothly and ensuring high-quality support is delivered across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and project support across multiple central teams
• Assist with the planning, coordination and delivery of Trust-wide projects and initiatives.
• Maintain project documentation, records and reporting information.
• Support data gathering, analysis and the preparation of presentations and reports.
• Undertake a variety of business support activities as required to meet organisational priorities.

About You

We are seeking a motivated individual who:

• Has excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Can manage multiple priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
• Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
• Has a proactive, flexible and problem-solving approach.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• The opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of business functions within a multi school trust.
• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• The chance to contribute to projects that make a positive difference to our schools and communities.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

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. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Business Support - Job Description Person Specification.pdf - 217 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bridge Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Bridge Academy Trust website
• Email address: hunterr@bridgeacademytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bridge-academy-trust

Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH & ACHIEVE. 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.

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