About The Role

Are you passionate about community engagement, business development, and delivering exceptional customer experiences?

We are looking for an ambitious and proactive Community Engagement & Revenue Lead to oversee the day-to-day operation of our Training & Learning Centre (TLC) and lettings activities across Portsmouth schools. This is an exciting opportunity to combine commercial acumen, relationship building, marketing, and operational leadership to help grow our facilities and services while making a positive impact within the local community.

About the Role

As Community Engagement & Revenue Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving income generation, maximising occupancy and ensuring the highest standards of service delivery. You will lead the operation of the Training & Learning Centre, manage key customer relationships, develop new business opportunities, and oversee the promotion of our facilities through effective marketing and community engagement.

The Community Engagement & Revenue Lead will be:

Leading lettings & facility hire across multiple school sites, driving growth and smooth operations.
Building strong community relationships with groups, businesses, sports clubs and existing customers.
Developing new income opportunities and maximising facility utilisation.
Managing the Training & Learning Centre and ensuring high‑quality day‑to‑day delivery.
Leading marketing and promotion to boost visibility and bookings.
Delivering excellent customer service from first enquiry to repeat business.
Ensuring safe, compliant, well-presented facilities across all sites.
Line‑managing operational staff and supporting their development.
Collaborating with internal and external partners to strengthen community engagement and revenue growth.
Lead communication initiatives for The Portsmouth Academy to parents and key stakeholders.

About You:

You will be someone who builds positive relationships with confidence, thinks commercially and spots opportunities for growth. The successful candidate will be highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities with excellent communication and customer service skills. You are someone who enjoys working with a wide range of people and organisations and is genuinely passionate about making a difference in local communities.

Applications considered for 32 - 37 hours per week for this role.

If you are excited by the opportunity to build partnerships, engage communities and drive sustainable revenue growth, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

Thinking Lettings is a family of lettings sites within the Thinking Schools Academy Trust. Connected to schools across the South East, South and the South West, our lettings recycle profits back into the Trust, helping support our aim of transforming life chances for all our children.

What our Trust will offer you:

Career Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a wide range of opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships, we provide clear pathways for progression and promotional opportunities across our regions.

Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, Private Healthcare scheme, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.

Employee Recognition: Referral Scheme, Long Service Awards and the TSTARS Recognition Programme.

TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback from supermarkets and high street retailers, dental insurance scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and discounted Gym Membership.

Blue Light Card: Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

Next steps:

If you are interested in joining our growing Multi-Academy Trust and developing your career, please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion, please email [email protected]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email [email protected]

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