This role will foster lasting relationships with a wider range of stakeholders internally and externally, increase community access and engagement to Academy premises facilities and enhance the Trust's public profile through effective marketing, communication and events.

The lettings development officer will support the strategic development, coordination and commercial performance of community and external lettings across the Trust's Academies.

The postholder will assist with the development and delivery of consistent, professional and data led approach to lettings management, marketing, ensuring Academy facilities are effectively promoted, efficiently utilised and provide both income and value to the community.

To design and produce marketing materials, including digital brochures, social media content, online listings, promotional videos, case studies and success stories showcasing Academy facilities.

Contribute to maintaining the Trust's lettings brand identity, ensuring a consistent and professional image across all platforms.

Support the management of digital presence for lettings, including content for Academy websites, online booking platform and social media channels.

Build relationships with local businesses, sports clubs, community groups and local authorities to expand the customer base and strengthen community partnerships.

Assist with the development and implementation of a centralised approach to academy lettings, working with academies (initially 11 secondaries) to increase usage, income, and community benefit.

Work with academy staff and the Heads of Sport and Music Enrichment to identify and promote facilities suitable for lettings and community use and apply for relevant grants to enhance provision.

Contribute to the development and delivery of the Trust's Sports and Enrichment Strategy through effective use of facilities and partnerships.

Work with the Finance Team to review and recommend annual pricing structures, ensuring competitiveness, financial sustainability, and alignment with local market conditions.

Develop new lettings, classes or clubs to fill spaces not being utilised through special offers, club development or marketing.

This is a full-time role - open to DRET members of staff only

Our strength is our diversity. Each academy has different skills and areas of expertise, and each academy contributes something to the wider network as a whole.

Since the formation of the Trust in 2007, the infrastructure to support both the expertise and ambition of these academies has grown and developed. Each academy is now part of a regional hub, a group of schools linked by age group, geography and ambition, which ensures that innovation is captured and best practice embraced.

Underpinning this, our Core Team is a dedicated group of educationalists and specialists in their areas. They provide advice and guidance where needed and enable senior academy leaders to focus on the educational outcomes of their students.

The collective efforts of the Trust are having a transformational effect. We are proud that we have supported some of the most improved schools in England - academies that have gone from Special Measures to Outstanding in five terms or where exam results are amongst the most improved in the country.

Salary & Benefits

NJC 13 - £29,064 per annum

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

31 days annual leave, plus statutory holidays

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Benefits Platform: Health & Wellbeing Programme: Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

Experience within an educational setting, leisure or local government sectors would be desirable.

Understanding of safeguarding and community use in educational environments.

Knowledge of grant funding and bid-writing processes and experience managing or promoting digital booking or CRM systems would be desirable.

Excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills, with the ability to create engaging promotional materials.

Ability to work well independently across multiple sites and manage competing priorities.

Proficiency in marketing tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Express, Mailchimp, social media scheduling tools and Microsoft Office programs.

Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail and the analytic ability to interpret data, monitor KPI's and produce management reports.

Experience in lettings, venue hire, marketing or community facility management.

Increased visibility and engagement across digital platforms.

Implementation and effectiveness of the lettings marketing activities.

Growth in lettings utilisation and income across the Trust.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country's top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

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The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.

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