Estates and Compliance Director

Bridge Academy Trust, Chelmsford, CM2 9DZ

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  7 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time, Permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £64,098 - £72,527 per annum
• Pay scale: Scale 13, Points 49 – 53

What skills and experience we're looking for

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 the school offers its staff

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.
• Enjoy exclusive discounts with Discounts for Teachers and Blue Light Card.
• Access 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.

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.

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About Bridge Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Bridge Academy Trust website
• Email address: Recruitment@bridgeacademytrust.org
• Phone number: 01245 202 937
• 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.

Arranging a visit to Bridge Academy Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Recruitment@bridgeacademytrust.org.

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