People Director
Bridge Academy Trust, Chelmsford, CM2 9DZ16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
19 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time, Permanent
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Scale 13, Points 49 – 54
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced and values-driven People Director to join our team and lead the development of an outstanding people culture across the Trust.
Working closely with school leaders, trustees and central teams, you will be responsible for developing and delivering our People Strategy, ensuring we attract, retain and develop talented colleagues who are empowered to deliver the very best outcomes for our pupils.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Trust's people function and strategic people agenda.
- Provide leadership across recruitment, retention, workforce planning and talent development.
- Oversee employee relations, wellbeing and organisational development initiatives.
- Develop and maintain effective people policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practice.
- Support leaders across the Trust with strategic people-related advice and guidance.
- Lead and develop the People Team, promoting high standards and continuous improvement.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has significant senior HR or people leadership experience.
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
- Has experience of leading organisational change and improvement.
- Is an excellent communicator who can build strong relationships at all levels.
- Is passionate about creating a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture.
- Holds a relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact within a growing and ambitious school trust. You will play a key role in shaping our workforce, supporting our leaders and ensuring our schools remain great places to work, learn and succeed.
Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Please note CVs are not accepted and will not be considered, an application form must be completed.
Further information about the job
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.
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About Bridge Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Website
- Bridge Academy Trust website
- Email address
- hunterr@bridgeacademytrust.org
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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