Trust Lettings Coordinator at Affinity Learning Partnership

Affinity Learning Partnership; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD & development

Wellbeing programme

Cycle to Work

Pension schemes

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Affinity Learning Partnership is seeking a confident, highly organised Trust Lettings Coordinator to oversee the day-to-day lettings across our academy sites, ensuring facilities are welcoming and accessible to community users.

You will coordinate bookings, liaise with schools and external organisations, line-manage Community Duty Officers, and promote use of facilities for sports and community activities, with core hours 12:00–18:00 and occasional evenings and weekends to meet operational needs.

Qualifications

• Natural organiser and problem solver with excellent communication, attention to detail, and calm under pressure.
• Experience in lettings, community facilities or a similar operational environment.
• Ability to coordinate staff, manage systems and make effective day‑to‑day decisions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate lettings activities across Trust sites and manage lettings enquiries and bookings.
• Liaise closely with schools, site teams, the Trust Finance Team, hirers and external organisations.
• Coordinate and line manage Community Duty Officers, including recruitment and induction.
• Ensure appropriate agreements, documentation, records, pricing and terms and conditions are maintained.
• Welcome hirers and provide tours of facilities as required.
• Ensure hirers receive appropriate operational and safeguarding information.
• Respond calmly and effectively to operational issues, escalating concerns where appropriate.
• Support the promotion and development of Trust facilities for sports and community use.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Flexibility

Job description

Job Reference #: EDV/2026/ALP/86778

Location: C/O The De Ferrers Academy, St Mary's Drive, Burton On Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0LL

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: £29,071.00 - £31,015.00 Annually (FTE)

Hours Per Week: 37

Weeks Per Year: 52.143

Closing Date: 9:00am, Thu 24th Sep, 2026

Start Date: ASAP

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): Wednesday 30 September 2026

Affinity Learning Partnership is looking for a confident, enthusiastic and highly organised Trust Lettings Coordinator to coordinate the delivery of lettings and community provision across our Trust sites.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in lettings, community use, leisure, facilities or a similar operational environment to play a key role in making the best use of our school facilities and strengthening our links with local communities.

About The Role

As Trust Lettings Coordinator, you will oversee the day‑to‑day operation of lettings across our sites, ensuring that our facilities are well managed, welcoming and accessible to community users.

You Will

• Coordinate lettings activities across Trust sites and manage lettings enquiries and bookings.
• Liaise closely with schools, site teams, the Trust Finance Team, hirers and external organisations.
• Coordinate and line manage our Community Duty Officers, including supporting their recruitment and induction.
• Ensure appropriate agreements, documentation, records, pricing and terms and conditions are maintained.
• Welcome hirers and prospective customers, including providing tours of our facilities where required.
• Ensure hirers receive appropriate operational and safeguarding information.
• Respond calmly and effectively to operational issues, escalating concerns where appropriate.
• Support the promotion and development of Trust facilities for sports and community use.

37 hours per week, 52.143 working weeks per year.

Core operational hours of 12.00pm–6.00pm, with flexibility required to support evening lettings, operational close-down and weekend matters where necessary.

The candidate

You will be a natural organiser and problem solver, with excellent communication skills, attention to detail and the confidence to stay calm under pressure. You will keep our lettings and facilities running smoothly while building positive relationships with schools, colleagues, hirers, visitors and external organisations.

You will have experience in lettings, community facilities or a similar operational environment, and the ability to coordinate staff, manage systems and make effective day‑to‑day decisions.

Most importantly, you will bring energy, initiative and a genuine commitment to great service. You will be trustworthy, flexible and resilient, take pride in getting things right and be willing to go the extra mile. The role also involves travel between Trust sites and flexibility to meet operational needs.

If you are looking for a varied and rewarding role where you can make a real difference to how our schools engage with and serve their communities, we would love to hear from you!

Why Work for Affinity?

At Affinity, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work, a workplace where everyone belongs, progresses, and thrives. We recognise that our colleagues are our greatest asset, and we are committed to ensuring they feel valued, supported, and empowered.

As a Trust, we are privileged to employ inspirational people who make a positive difference every day. In return, we continually strengthen our offer of a supportive, inclusive, and ambitious working environment, one that promotes mental and physical wellbeing, builds confidence, and fosters pride across our organisation.

Our People Strategy Is Built Around Three Core Pillars

Belongs - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, champions equality, and ensures all staff feel respected, valued, and genuinely part of our community.

Progresses - Staff Development and CPD

Our Professional Growth Model empowers colleagues to take ownership of their development. Our strong investment in CPD sets us apart and ensures every colleague has the opportunity to grow and succeed.

Thrives - Wellbeing

We know that mental and physical wellbeing are essential to feeling supported and performing well. That’s why we place strong emphasis on creating an environment where colleagues feel healthy, valued, and able to thrive.

What are the Benefits of Joining Affinity?

• Investment in your professional development and CPD through our Professional Growth Model
• Removal of performance-related pay
• A commitment to dignity and respect in the workplace
• Opportunities for collaborative working through leadership and staff networks
• A Trust-wide approach to reducing workload
• Wellbeing initiatives supported by our Wellbeing Champion Network
• One dedicated wellbeing day per academic year

In addition to these core benefits, we also provide an excellent wider package that includes:

• Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support services
• Access to Benenden Health's self-pay private heathcare service
• Discounted gym membership with Everyone Active
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care vouchersFlu vaccination vouchers
• Generous pension schemes through Teachers Pensions and the Local Government Pension Scheme

Additional Information

Please note that we do not hold a sponsorship licence and, therefore, are unable to employ individuals residing outside of the UK or candidates living within the UK who require continued sponsorship to work in the UK.

We welcome a broad range of perspectives with a commitment to equality of opportunity by recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment and a culture of belonging for everyone in Affinity Learning Partnership. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities irrespective of age, disability, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, or neurodivergent status. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.