Job description

Join a Trust that’s making a real difference. At Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust (BDAT), we are all about delivering exceptional education and ensuring every child thrives—and behind that success is a high-performing operations function. We’re now looking for a driven, detail-focused Operations Officer to play a vital role at the heart of our central team, supporting 21 diverse schools across Bradford. This is a unique opportunity to combine finance, estates, compliance and operational excellence in a role where your work will directly enable schools to run efficiently, safely and effectively. If you’re motivated by purpose, thrive in a fast-paced multi-site environment, and want to be part of a collaborative, values-led Trust, we’d love to hear from you.

Hours of work are flexible to meet the needs of the Trust but will not routinely exceed 37 hours per week. Occasional evening work is expected, and this role is predominantly office based.

Employer: Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust

Reporting to: Deputy Chief Operations Officer

Accountable to: Chief Finance and Operations Officer

Duration of Post: Permanent

Probationary period Six months

Salary: BDO22 - BDO28 (£33,699 - £39,152) full time equivalent

Work Pattern:Full-time term time only plus 3 weeks, or part time by negotiation for the right candidate

Closing date Friday 26th June 2026 at 9.00am

Interview date Thursday 2nd July 2026

Start date: 1st September 2026

If you would value an exploratory conversation, please contact Andrew Cheeseman, Deputy Chief Operations Officer by emailing emma.williamson@bdat-academies.org or by telephone on 01274 909120