Lettings and Events manager

Leicester, Leicestershire
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

About the RoleWe are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Lettings & Events Manager to lead the development and delivery of a school trust’s income-generating activities.This is a unique opportunity to shape and grow a diverse portfolio of lettings and events-from 4G sports pitches and facilities hire to wedding and community event venues-while ensuring day-to-day operations continue to run smoothly.You will take ownership of reviewing and enhancing the existing commercial strategy, improving processes and systems, and unlocking new revenue opportunities across our estate.Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of lettings and event operations across the trust
• Review and overhaul current commercial strategy, pricing models, and processes
• Drive income growth through improved utilisation of facilities, including sports pitches and venue spaces
• Develop and promote event offerings (e.g. weddings, corporate hire, community events)
• Maintain and improve customer experience, from initial enquiry through to delivery
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and regulatory requirements
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, local communities, and external partners
• Manage bookings, staffing, contracts, invoicing, and reporting, ensuring efficient systems and controls
• Identify new commercial opportunities aligned with the trust’s values and wider community impact

About YouWe are looking for a proactive and innovative individual with a strong commercial mindset. You may come from a property, lettings, hospitality, leisure, or events background.You will bring:

• Proven experience in lettings, property management, events, or venue hire
• Strong commercial acumen and a track record of driving revenue growth
• Experience reviewing and improving processes, systems, or business strategy
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to balance operational delivery and strategic change
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• A hands-on approach with the ability to “keep the wheels turning” while implementing improvements

Desirable:

• Experience working in a school, trust, public sector, leisure environment within commercial income
• Knowledge of sports facility management or event venue operations

What you’ll get in returnThis is a temporary contract for up to 6 months, working across mufti sites in Leicestershire with Hybrid working It is paid on an hourly basis.This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.What you need to do nowIf you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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