Commercial Lettings Manager
Bethany School is delighted to invite applications for the new role of Commercial Lettings Manager, an exciting opportunity to help shape and grow the School’s commercial activity and maximise non-fee income from our exceptional facilities.
Application Closing Date: Friday 17th July 2026
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 27th July 2026
Start Date: September 2026
Terms: Permanent, Part Time, 20 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Bethany is a vibrant and forward-thinking co-ed independent day and boarding School, for 11 – 18 year olds.
Set within 60 acres of beautiful Kent countryside, Bethany has invested in the expansion of its commercial offering, including the Pengelly Performance Centre (theatre) and a 25m six-lane swimming pool, alongside a wide range of creative arts, sports and residential facilities. This role will play a pivotal part in unlocking their potential while ensuring all activity aligns with Bethany’s educational offering as well as it’s ethos and values.
The Role
Reporting to the Bursar and working closely with the Marketing team, the Commercial Lettings Manager will lead the development, promotion and delivery of Bethany’s lettings and residential holiday programmes. You will build strong commercial relationships, identify new revenue opportunities and ensure that all lettings are professionally managed, compliant and financially sustainable.
The role is offered initially on a part-time basis (20 hours per week), worked flexibly to suit business needs, including some evenings and weekends. As commercial activity and income grow, there is clear potential for the role and hours to expand.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Develop and grow profitable commercial lettings across the School’s facilities
- Build relationships with external organisations, agents and partners
- Manage venue hire for the theatre, swimming pool, sports, creative arts and residential facilities
- Curate and programme events in harmony with the School’s calendar and mission
- Lead and expand Bethany’s Residential Holiday Programme
- Work collaboratively with marketing to promote all commercial activities
- Working with the Bursar to create budget and contracts and to ensure health and safety aspects are complied with
- Working collaboratively with HR on all aspects of safeguarding, recruitment, training and managing seasonal or casual lettings staff
- Oversee budgets, contracts, compliance, safeguarding and health & safety
- Act as a key point of contact for customers, families and community partners
- Adhere to all compliance regulations
Salary: £35,000-£40,000 FTE, pro rata (dependent on experience)
What we’re looking for:
You will be an entrepreneurial and highly organised professional with meaningful commercial experience, ideally gained within education, leisure, hospitality or a comparable sector. You will be confident managing multiple income streams, building partnerships and delivering excellent customer service.
You will also bring:
- A degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
- Proven experience of revenue generation and commercial growth
- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Financial awareness, including budgeting and forecasting
- Excellent organisational and project management abilities
- A positive, flexible and collaborative approach
- A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- A full driving licence
- Experience within a school environment, lifeguard training capability, or a D1 driving licence would be advantageous but are not essential.
Why join Bethany?
This is a unique opportunity to shape a developing commercial portfolio within a thriving independent school, combining entrepreneurship with purpose in a supportive and values-driven environment. Training opportunities will be supported where relevant, and the role offers the chance to grow alongside the School’s ambitions.
More information
Interested candidates are invited to contact Clare Morey, Bursar, to arrange a confidential discussion regarding the role.
Email cmorey@bethanyschool.org.uk or telephone 01580 211273
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Bethany School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening appropriate to the position, including checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service and previous employers. As part of your role, you will be required to adhere to all School Policies, to include but not be limited to Safeguarding and Child Protection, Code of Conduct and Health & Safety.
Bethany School is an Equal Opportunities Employer and appointments will be made without regard to gender, age or ethnic origin.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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