Reporting to the Head of Estates and Health & Safety of Saffron Academy Trust

This role requires in person working with the possibility of some working from home.

Saffron Academy Trust is a local educational trust in the north of Essex comprising of 9 schools (4 secondaries and 5 primaries) The aim of the Trust is to build a professional learning community of teachers and school leaders focused on achievement for all across the 3-19 age range.  It is a high priority for the trust to ensure excellent progression and continuity of learning for students at each transition point between key stages.

The Trust wishes to appoint an Estates and Health & Safety Manager to work alongside the Head of Estates to manage a range of facilities across its multiple sites. The post holder will be responsible for advising on and ensuring compliance with health & safety legislation; maintenance of relevant records and register of audits; act as an advisor to all schools on Estate matters, development of policies and procedures with the Head of Estates and work with the Head of Estates on building programmes and maintenance programmes.

The successful candidate will have experience in general estates and facilities management, a working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and an understanding of building control systems. Previous experience working in a school environment would be beneficial but not essential.

You should have a proven track record of providing excellent facilities management services, experience of working with a multi discipline team of professionals, and be able to demonstrate having successfully implemented change and innovation.

Full details, including an application pack, are available on https://www.saffron.academy/ applications should be sent to: Jackie King, HR Manager email: hr@saffron.academy 

Closing date 23^rd February 2026

The Saffron Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.