Community Engagement & Revenue Lead
The Portsmouth Academy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5PF17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
August 2026
Closing date
12 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £34,000 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
What the school offers its staff
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.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About The Portsmouth Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1243 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Portsmouth Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
“Leaders have dramatically improved the quality of teaching, learning and assessment… consequently, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is consistently good and continues to improve.” – Ofsted, April 2017 -
The Academy is focused on providing an inclusive education for all children and ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities. The Portsmouth Academy’s vision and ethos is rooted in developing aspirational and self-reflective learners who are able to think for themselves and be valuable members of their community. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in both KS3 and 4, placing significant importance on cultural capital alongside academic achievement.
Arranging a visit to The Portsmouth Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk.
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