THE ARTS EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL
Ealing, London
Director of Enterprise and External Engagement Department: Executive Team Reports to: Principal Key Relationships: Executive Team, Marketing Department, Development Department, ArtsEd Extra Department, Admissions colleuges within DSSF and Higher Education Working Pattern: All Year Round (52 weeks per year) 30 Days Annual Leave 8:30am - 5:00pm The postholder must be available to work weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) as required to meet operational and role-related needs. Start date: January 2026 Salary: £80k per annum ArtsEd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff (permanent and visiting) and volunteers to share this commitment; all staff are required to undergo background checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 regulations and to hold an enhanced DBS. Summary of the role: The Director of Enterprise and External Engagement will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team at ArtsEd with strategic and operational responsibility for driving the institution's commercial growth and external engagement. The role is accountable for leading key income-generating and market-facing functions, including Marketing, Development, and Outreach and will also coordinate the institutional strategy for Student Recruitment and Admissions of both the Day School & Sixth Form, and the Higher Education provision. Working closely with the Principal and colleagues across the organisation, the Director will shape and deliver a long-term growth strategy that strengthens the institution's market position and supports its broader strategic goals. The postholder will bring deep commercial insight and a track record of delivering sustainable growth in complex environments. They will provide visible, values-led leadership to cross-functional teams, building a high-performance culture and ensuring alignment of activity with institutional priorities. They will promote collaboration across their teams and across the institution. The Director will work collaboratively across the Executive Leadership Team to embed a commercially informed mindset throughout the organisation, supporting data-led decision-making and customer-focused service delivery. They will also engage regularly with external partners, prospective students, donors, and key stakeholders to enhance the institution's reputation, reach, and revenue. Departmental Management & Oversight: Provide strong, clear, and supportive line management to direct reports, including the Marketing Manager, Head of Development, and Extra Manager. Lead future expansion of the team to include Lettings and Events management. Oversee the Recruitment and Admissions strategy across the insitution, situated in both the Day School and Sixth Form and in Higher Education and work with relevant team members situated in those sectors of ArtsEd. Champion a culture of collaboration, high performance, and continuous improvement across all commercial departments, ensuring shared ownership of organisational goals. Support managers in setting clear departmental objectives, developing budgets, managing resources, and ensuring operational plans are delivered on time and to the highest standards. Promote staff development by identifying training needs, encouraging professional growth, and recognising achievement. Operational Delivery: Ensure that departmental strategies, marketing campaigns, recruitment initiatives, development programmes, and outreach activities are integrated, coordinated, and aligned with institutional growth and income targets. Work closely with department heads to monitor performance, address challenges, and reallocate resources as required to maximise impact and efficiency. Produce regular reports for the Principal and Board of Trustees, providing data-driven analysis of commercial performance, strategic progress, and return on investment. Maintain an expert understanding of the independent and private education markets, tracking competitor activity, fee trends, recruitment patterns, and emerging opportunities for diversification. Lead the identification and development of new income-generating ventures, including lettings and events, ensuring these are underpinned by robust market analysis and operational planning. External Relations & Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the principal ambassador for the institution's commercial and external engagement activities, building and maintaining strong relationships with prospective families, alumni, donors, local communities, partner organisations, and relevant industry bodies. Represent the institution at key events, conferences, open days, and networking opportunities to enhance its profile and strengthen its reputation in target markets. Oversee the development of a compelling and consistent institutional narrative across all external communications, ensuring brand integrity and alignment with the institution's values and strategic aims. Collaborate with the Principal and Development team to cultivate and steward relationships with high-value donors and benefactors, ensuring engagement plans are personalised and impact-driven. Build partnerships with businesses, civic organisations, and cultural institutions to expand the institution's reach, support community and corporate engagement, and create mutually beneficial opportunities. Innovation & Market Development: Lead the identification and assessment of emerging trends, market opportunities, and innovative approaches to enhance the institution's competitive advantage. Explore and implement new commercial initiatives, products, and services such as lettings, events, summer schools, and international recruitment partnerships, ensuring each is supported by a robust business case. Encourage a culture of creativity and entrepreneurial thinking within commercial teams, empowering staff to contribute ideas and pilot new approaches. Evaluate the impact of innovative projects, measuring outcomes against agreed KPIs, and adapt strategies to maximise success and sustainability. Maintain an active awareness of developments in digital marketing, customer engagement, and fundraising innovation, applying best practice to strengthen performance across departments. Person Specification Essential: Degree-level education or equivalent senior experience. Significant leadership experience in commercial, marketing, fundraising, or external engagement roles. Proven success in developing and delivering multi-year growth strategies and generating income. Experience managing multiple functions, budgets, and high-performing teams. Strong commercial acumen with ability to interpret financial, operational, and market data. Expertise in marketing, recruitment, fundraising, and brand management. Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and project management skills. Proficiency in digital tools, CRM systems, and analytics. Entrepreneurial, innovative, collaborative, and customer-focused approach. Resilient, adaptable, and solutions-focused with high levels of integrity. Desirable: Professional qualification in marketing, business, fundraising, or related discipline. Experience in the independent education sector or comparable service environment. Track record in event management, lettings, or venue hire as revenue streams. Experience of working with boards, trustees, or governance bodies. Understanding of international recruitment markets and relevant regulatory frameworks. Background to ArtsEd ArtsEd originated from two schools, one founded in 1919 by Grace Cone and one founded in 1922 by Olive Ripman. These two educational pioneers believed passionately in the value of combining a general academic education with specialised training in dance, drama, music and art. They were committed to preparing young people for professional careers in or related to the theatre. In 1939, Grace and Olive joined forces to create the Cone Ripman School, subsequently named the Arts Educational Schools. Dame Alicia Markova and Sir Anton Dolin drew almost exclusively on ArtsEd students to help them create their revolutionary company London Festival Ballet, which eventually became the English National Ballet. Ballerina Dame Beryl Grey became Director of the Schools in the 1960s. ArtsEd continued to innovate, introducing both professional acting and musical theatre courses and in I986 moved to its present home in Chiswick. In 2007, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber became President, heralding an auspicious new era for ArtsEd. The Day School and Sixth Form remains the leading school of its kind in the UK with all students possessing outstanding creativity and dedication. Academic results and vocational success are significant, and our Value-Added return is in the top 1% nationally. The School of Musical Theatre and School of Acting offer full-time BA and MA courses. Our Musical Theatre course is recognised as the best in the UK, while the Acting course is praised for its innovative 50:50 split between stage and screen acting. Our outstanding record of graduate success sees nearly every one of our Musical Theatre graduates and over three-quarters of our Acting graduates make their professional debuts within six months of graduating. . click apply for full job details
Director of Enterprise and External Engagement Department: Executive Team Reports to: Principal Key Relationships: Executive Team, Marketing Department, Development Department, ArtsEd Extra Department, Admissions colleuges within DSSF and Higher Education Working Pattern: All Year Round (52 weeks per year) 30 Days Annual Leave 8:30am - 5:00pm The postholder must be available to work weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) as required to meet operational and role-related needs. Start date: January 2026 Salary: £80k per annum ArtsEd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff (permanent and visiting) and volunteers to share this commitment; all staff are required to undergo background checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 regulations and to hold an enhanced DBS. Summary of the role: The Director of Enterprise and External Engagement will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team at ArtsEd with strategic and operational responsibility for driving the institution's commercial growth and external engagement. The role is accountable for leading key income-generating and market-facing functions, including Marketing, Development, and Outreach and will also coordinate the institutional strategy for Student Recruitment and Admissions of both the Day School & Sixth Form, and the Higher Education provision. Working closely with the Principal and colleagues across the organisation, the Director will shape and deliver a long-term growth strategy that strengthens the institution's market position and supports its broader strategic goals. The postholder will bring deep commercial insight and a track record of delivering sustainable growth in complex environments. They will provide visible, values-led leadership to cross-functional teams, building a high-performance culture and ensuring alignment of activity with institutional priorities. They will promote collaboration across their teams and across the institution. The Director will work collaboratively across the Executive Leadership Team to embed a commercially informed mindset throughout the organisation, supporting data-led decision-making and customer-focused service delivery. They will also engage regularly with external partners, prospective students, donors, and key stakeholders to enhance the institution's reputation, reach, and revenue. Departmental Management & Oversight: Provide strong, clear, and supportive line management to direct reports, including the Marketing Manager, Head of Development, and Extra Manager. Lead future expansion of the team to include Lettings and Events management. Oversee the Recruitment and Admissions strategy across the insitution, situated in both the Day School and Sixth Form and in Higher Education and work with relevant team members situated in those sectors of ArtsEd. Champion a culture of collaboration, high performance, and continuous improvement across all commercial departments, ensuring shared ownership of organisational goals. Support managers in setting clear departmental objectives, developing budgets, managing resources, and ensuring operational plans are delivered on time and to the highest standards. Promote staff development by identifying training needs, encouraging professional growth, and recognising achievement. Operational Delivery: Ensure that departmental strategies, marketing campaigns, recruitment initiatives, development programmes, and outreach activities are integrated, coordinated, and aligned with institutional growth and income targets. Work closely with department heads to monitor performance, address challenges, and reallocate resources as required to maximise impact and efficiency. Produce regular reports for the Principal and Board of Trustees, providing data-driven analysis of commercial performance, strategic progress, and return on investment. Maintain an expert understanding of the independent and private education markets, tracking competitor activity, fee trends, recruitment patterns, and emerging opportunities for diversification. Lead the identification and development of new income-generating ventures, including lettings and events, ensuring these are underpinned by robust market analysis and operational planning. External Relations & Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the principal ambassador for the institution's commercial and external engagement activities, building and maintaining strong relationships with prospective families, alumni, donors, local communities, partner organisations, and relevant industry bodies. Represent the institution at key events, conferences, open days, and networking opportunities to enhance its profile and strengthen its reputation in target markets. Oversee the development of a compelling and consistent institutional narrative across all external communications, ensuring brand integrity and alignment with the institution's values and strategic aims. Collaborate with the Principal and Development team to cultivate and steward relationships with high-value donors and benefactors, ensuring engagement plans are personalised and impact-driven. Build partnerships with businesses, civic organisations, and cultural institutions to expand the institution's reach, support community and corporate engagement, and create mutually beneficial opportunities. Innovation & Market Development: Lead the identification and assessment of emerging trends, market opportunities, and innovative approaches to enhance the institution's competitive advantage. Explore and implement new commercial initiatives, products, and services such as lettings, events, summer schools, and international recruitment partnerships, ensuring each is supported by a robust business case. Encourage a culture of creativity and entrepreneurial thinking within commercial teams, empowering staff to contribute ideas and pilot new approaches. Evaluate the impact of innovative projects, measuring outcomes against agreed KPIs, and adapt strategies to maximise success and sustainability. Maintain an active awareness of developments in digital marketing, customer engagement, and fundraising innovation, applying best practice to strengthen performance across departments. Person Specification Essential: Degree-level education or equivalent senior experience. Significant leadership experience in commercial, marketing, fundraising, or external engagement roles. Proven success in developing and delivering multi-year growth strategies and generating income. Experience managing multiple functions, budgets, and high-performing teams. Strong commercial acumen with ability to interpret financial, operational, and market data. Expertise in marketing, recruitment, fundraising, and brand management. Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and project management skills. Proficiency in digital tools, CRM systems, and analytics. Entrepreneurial, innovative, collaborative, and customer-focused approach. Resilient, adaptable, and solutions-focused with high levels of integrity. Desirable: Professional qualification in marketing, business, fundraising, or related discipline. Experience in the independent education sector or comparable service environment. Track record in event management, lettings, or venue hire as revenue streams. Experience of working with boards, trustees, or governance bodies. Understanding of international recruitment markets and relevant regulatory frameworks. Background to ArtsEd ArtsEd originated from two schools, one founded in 1919 by Grace Cone and one founded in 1922 by Olive Ripman. These two educational pioneers believed passionately in the value of combining a general academic education with specialised training in dance, drama, music and art. They were committed to preparing young people for professional careers in or related to the theatre. In 1939, Grace and Olive joined forces to create the Cone Ripman School, subsequently named the Arts Educational Schools. Dame Alicia Markova and Sir Anton Dolin drew almost exclusively on ArtsEd students to help them create their revolutionary company London Festival Ballet, which eventually became the English National Ballet. Ballerina Dame Beryl Grey became Director of the Schools in the 1960s. ArtsEd continued to innovate, introducing both professional acting and musical theatre courses and in I986 moved to its present home in Chiswick. In 2007, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber became President, heralding an auspicious new era for ArtsEd. The Day School and Sixth Form remains the leading school of its kind in the UK with all students possessing outstanding creativity and dedication. Academic results and vocational success are significant, and our Value-Added return is in the top 1% nationally. The School of Musical Theatre and School of Acting offer full-time BA and MA courses. Our Musical Theatre course is recognised as the best in the UK, while the Acting course is praised for its innovative 50:50 split between stage and screen acting. Our outstanding record of graduate success sees nearly every one of our Musical Theatre graduates and over three-quarters of our Acting graduates make their professional debuts within six months of graduating. . click apply for full job details
HARRIS PRIMARY ACADEMY PURLEY WAY
About Us Harris Primary Academy Purley Way has been open since 2016 and is Ofsted rated Outstanding in all areas. At full capacity there will be 21 classes from Reception to Year 6. We opened with a Reception cohort and are growing by a year group at a time with currently over 570 pupils on roll from Reception to Year 6. The whole community strive for Harris Primary Academy Purley Way to be the best it can possibly be which is encapsulated by our vision statement: "Excellence for All". Summary Do you have experience with finance management in either a professional or school capacity? Our thriving academy is looking to appoint a dedicated and resourceful individual as Finance Officer to oversee financial duties across Harris Primary Academy Purley Way on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The actual salary for this role will be £26,804.88-£28,381.95 (40 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week). Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will include: Creating purchase orders Obtaining authorisation for, coding and posting purchase invoices Checking of all deliveries to the Academy, liaising with site staff as to distribution of order Raising cheques / BACS for purchase invoices Making payments Journal entries on accounting system Cash / bank reconciliation and reports Collecting money from students for educational visits Reconciling the petty cash on a monthly basis Reconciliation of academy credit card Liaison with cost centre budget holders Maintenance of Fixed Asset Register Academy banking Assisting Finance Business Partner in monthly balance sheet reconciliations Dealing with incoming and outgoing finance post To administer finances in relation to peripatetic music tuition, music subsidies and Food Technology consumable costs Raising sales invoices for lettings Banking of cash and cheques Supporting the Academy in finding ways to raise capital funding Creating a business plan for lettings and liaising with the Executive Principal to action Supporting any Academy training events that may raise capital Giving financial support for any capital spend projects Finding ways in which the Academy can get better value for money, through better procurement or other innovative ideas Working with Federation Business Partner and Principal in agreeing priorities for expenditure and monitoring the effectiveness of spending and usage of resources to ensure value for money Ensuring all matters regarding Academy insurance are dealt with in line with Federation procedures Ensuring the academy's financial procedures operate in accordance with statutory guidelines, Academies financial regulations and guidelines set out in the academy's policies and procedures Providing statistical information as required by the DCSF, other funding providers and Principal Familiarity with all the different funding streams that make up the academy budget and be aware of who has direct responsibility for each one Supporting the process of and responding to audit reports and implementation of recommendation Reading and understanding the Academies Financial handbook and check the Academies compliance reporting any concerns to the Finance Business Partner and the Principal Overseeing all contracts, register at the Academy, ensuring all information is kept up to date Monitoring financial and quality issues relating to academy meals contract Managing payroll, liaising with EPM as required Working with Federation Estates Managers, Projects Team and procurement to check best value for money when the Academy is considering new contracts or services Working with FBP when contracts are due for renewal and ascertain value for money and quality of service are in line with expectations Communicating any concerns regarding contracts with suppliers as required Supporting in any tendering process Qualifications & Experience We would like to hear from you if you have: Qualifications to A level or equivalent Knowledge of school finance systems Knowledge of a variety of financial recording systems Knowledge of the budget setting process Understanding of the role and function of external audit At least three years' experience working in a finance department Experience of working within financial controls Experience of assisting with budget setting and budget management For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & Benefits Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.
About Us Harris Primary Academy Purley Way has been open since 2016 and is Ofsted rated Outstanding in all areas. At full capacity there will be 21 classes from Reception to Year 6. We opened with a Reception cohort and are growing by a year group at a time with currently over 570 pupils on roll from Reception to Year 6. The whole community strive for Harris Primary Academy Purley Way to be the best it can possibly be which is encapsulated by our vision statement: "Excellence for All". Summary Do you have experience with finance management in either a professional or school capacity? Our thriving academy is looking to appoint a dedicated and resourceful individual as Finance Officer to oversee financial duties across Harris Primary Academy Purley Way on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The actual salary for this role will be £26,804.88-£28,381.95 (40 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week). Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will include: Creating purchase orders Obtaining authorisation for, coding and posting purchase invoices Checking of all deliveries to the Academy, liaising with site staff as to distribution of order Raising cheques / BACS for purchase invoices Making payments Journal entries on accounting system Cash / bank reconciliation and reports Collecting money from students for educational visits Reconciling the petty cash on a monthly basis Reconciliation of academy credit card Liaison with cost centre budget holders Maintenance of Fixed Asset Register Academy banking Assisting Finance Business Partner in monthly balance sheet reconciliations Dealing with incoming and outgoing finance post To administer finances in relation to peripatetic music tuition, music subsidies and Food Technology consumable costs Raising sales invoices for lettings Banking of cash and cheques Supporting the Academy in finding ways to raise capital funding Creating a business plan for lettings and liaising with the Executive Principal to action Supporting any Academy training events that may raise capital Giving financial support for any capital spend projects Finding ways in which the Academy can get better value for money, through better procurement or other innovative ideas Working with Federation Business Partner and Principal in agreeing priorities for expenditure and monitoring the effectiveness of spending and usage of resources to ensure value for money Ensuring all matters regarding Academy insurance are dealt with in line with Federation procedures Ensuring the academy's financial procedures operate in accordance with statutory guidelines, Academies financial regulations and guidelines set out in the academy's policies and procedures Providing statistical information as required by the DCSF, other funding providers and Principal Familiarity with all the different funding streams that make up the academy budget and be aware of who has direct responsibility for each one Supporting the process of and responding to audit reports and implementation of recommendation Reading and understanding the Academies Financial handbook and check the Academies compliance reporting any concerns to the Finance Business Partner and the Principal Overseeing all contracts, register at the Academy, ensuring all information is kept up to date Monitoring financial and quality issues relating to academy meals contract Managing payroll, liaising with EPM as required Working with Federation Estates Managers, Projects Team and procurement to check best value for money when the Academy is considering new contracts or services Working with FBP when contracts are due for renewal and ascertain value for money and quality of service are in line with expectations Communicating any concerns regarding contracts with suppliers as required Supporting in any tendering process Qualifications & Experience We would like to hear from you if you have: Qualifications to A level or equivalent Knowledge of school finance systems Knowledge of a variety of financial recording systems Knowledge of the budget setting process Understanding of the role and function of external audit At least three years' experience working in a finance department Experience of working within financial controls Experience of assisting with budget setting and budget management For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & Benefits Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.
Bow Arts Trust
Tower Hamlets, London
Head of Live and Work Space Hours: 35 hours (full-time), Mon to Fri 9am-5pm Location: On-site, Bow Arts office Salary: £40,000 Benefits: 25 days holiday entitlement, Cycle Loan Scheme, Tech Loan Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Scheme, Workplace Pension, Staff socials. Duration: Permanent Responsible to: The CEO Responsible for: Live & Work Space Team Leader, 4 x Studio Managers, Live & Work Space Administrator, Maintenance Officer About Bow Arts: Bow Arts stands as London's foremost provider of services for artists, offering some of the capital's most affordable work and living spaces to early-career creative professionals across 15 sites and spanning 7 London boroughs. We currently focus activity around three main 'Hubs': Bow Road in Tower Hamlets, Royal Albert Wharf (RAW) in Newham and the Lakeside Centre in Abbey Wood, Thamesmead. Our largest studio project is based in Camden and supports 245 artists in converted ex council residential spaces adjacent to the HS2 Site. Our Learning services partner with approximately 90 schools annually, enhancing social mobility, attainment, and access for over 10,000 young people every year. We offer training programs for artists and teachers, and we generate hundreds of professionally paid work opportunities for artists in schools each year. Our Arts and Events services manage our gallery, the Nunnery, which serves as a dynamic hub, supporting thousands of early-career artists through profiled prizes, open calls, residencies, and Creative Professional Development programs. Our Partnerships and Places team manages Bow Arts' hub sites, supporting local residents and tenants, working with our partners to initiate exciting opportunities across London to both access and produce art. Established 30 years ago, we pioneered an innovative charitable social enterprise model dedicated to growth, affordability, and accessibility in the arts. Today the Trust has grown into one of the countries most respected and unique service providers for the arts that invests 100% of its surplus back into the creative services it provides. We remain steadfast in our commitment to London's local communities and we are passionate and dedicated to nurturing the success of our artists while partnering with some of London's largest businesses. We believe that affordability remains the best access into the arts. Bow Arts is organised into five key departments: Live & Work Space - managing studios and residential spaces. Learning - offering training and employment opportunities for artists in schools. Arts & Events - growing audiences and supporting emerging talent. Partnerships & Places - developing partnerships across London. Core Services - finance, governance, HR, systems and marketing. Our organisation is a fast-paced, friendly environment built on innovation, transparency, and openness, which has become the foundation of our reputation. Role Overview: The Head of Live & Work Space is a key role for Bow Arts. The property portfolio is the financial driver for the charity supporting all our charitable work alongside over 1,100 of our direct artist beneficiaries. You will be responsible for maintaining both revenue streams, as well as healthy safe places to live and work. The Trust currently manages 26 buildings across 15 sites predominantly in east and southeast London. We manage and refurbish all our properties ourselves. The portfolio is a mixed tenure, 25% currently owned with a further 25% in the pipeline, the remaining properties are leasehold from meanwhile rolling leases to 10 years. The properties range from Grade II listed buildings, classic redbrick to ex-local authority residential flats and through to mixed use new build properties. Our landlords are our partners, they include housing associations, local authorities, private landlords and developers, our work supports the delivery of their community improvement pledges. You will be expected to maintain excellent relationships with our partners and landlords. The department consists of 8 team members, a Head of Department (this role), a team leader, four studio managers, a team administrator and a maintenance officer. The team is responsible for the marketing and lettings of all our spaces and for the maintenance and health and safety of our buildings. Staff are the key point of contact for our artists, ensuring rents are paid, debts managed and people have access to all our other support services. You will need to be able to manage and communicate clear financial budgets and targets and you will assist in expanding our portfolio and offer. We are looking for an individual who is keen to grow with us and support the growth of the charity and our partnership interests. We are looking for someone with an affinity for the sector and with experience in managing the day-to-day activity and challenges of a diverse portfolio and a large number of tenants. Someone who is a clear communicator and capable of running a team and who is able to report at an executive level. Senior Team: Contribute to the business planning and be accountable for the delivery of Bow Art Trust's objectives, particularly in relation to development, investment, procurement and maintenance of the property portfolio. Regularly attend and contribute to Board meetings and deliver high quality reports and management information to the Senior Team, the Board and board sub committees as required. Finance & Reporting: Maintain good quality management information to support the financial and operational management of the Studios and property portfolio. Assemble and present high-quality reports on the performance of the property portfolio to the Senior Team and the Board as required. Produce Annual Departmental Budgets, Operational Plans and set yearly targets. Maintain monthly finance reports and quarterly Management Reports for the Chief Executive and Board, highlighting and finding solutions for key variances. Property: Take day to day responsibility for management of the Trust's property portfolio. Ensure that void spaces are kept to a minimum and that all spaces are marketed and let in the most time efficient manner. Be responsible for licenses, lease renewals, management agreements, rent reviews and property related indemnities and contracts. Be responsible for keeping debt to a minimum, recovery management and reporting. Oversee Fire, Health and Safety Risk Assessments and coordinate checks and servicing of all Fire and Health and Safety systems. Oversee and manage maintenance programmes and remedial works in a costed, affordable and timely fashion, monitoring and remediating variances. Manage and review contracts and contractors to ensure they are appropriate and offer best value. Provide professional support to staff on compliance matters. Be the responsible officer for dealing with emergency property maintenance and compliance matters. Oversee the project management and refurbishment of new buildings and manage budgets. Staffing: Line management, monitoring and evaluation of staff against an agreed appraisal system. Ensure that roles and accountabilities are clear and individual and team performance are regularly monitored and that underperformance is addressed in a timely fashion. Ensure all staff are supported through regular feedback, both informal and formal in line with appropriate policies and procedures, to achieve agreed outcomes. Other: Ensure compliance with Bow Arts policies and procedures, inc: Equality and Diversity, Financial Regulations and lead on review and renewal of the Health and Safety policy. Maintain confidentiality agreements and conduct yourself in a professional manner during the course of your duties. Demonstrate a willingness to undertake training as required for the development of the post and enhancement of the company's skill base. Engage with staff and clients of Bow Arts in a positive and constructive manner and to attend such meetings as the post requires in order to fulfil its aims. Promote the aims and objectives of Bow Arts by acting as an ambassador for the organisation in a pro-active and informed manner. Undertake other duties consistent with the level of the post. Person Specification: Experience in prioritising busy workloads and meeting deadlines. Knowledge and experience of property and facilities management, with a particular focus on workspaces. Knowledge and experience of property refurbishment, tender processes and managing contractors. Knowledge and understanding of current Health and Safety Legislation, with particular regard to those factors applying to managed workspaces. Experience of line-managing a range of staff. Experience of developing and managing budgets. Experience of liaising with a range of organisations and individuals at many levels, including local authorities, developers, planners, funders. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. IT literate. Motivated and organised.
Head of Live and Work Space Hours: 35 hours (full-time), Mon to Fri 9am-5pm Location: On-site, Bow Arts office Salary: £40,000 Benefits: 25 days holiday entitlement, Cycle Loan Scheme, Tech Loan Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Scheme, Workplace Pension, Staff socials. Duration: Permanent Responsible to: The CEO Responsible for: Live & Work Space Team Leader, 4 x Studio Managers, Live & Work Space Administrator, Maintenance Officer About Bow Arts: Bow Arts stands as London's foremost provider of services for artists, offering some of the capital's most affordable work and living spaces to early-career creative professionals across 15 sites and spanning 7 London boroughs. We currently focus activity around three main 'Hubs': Bow Road in Tower Hamlets, Royal Albert Wharf (RAW) in Newham and the Lakeside Centre in Abbey Wood, Thamesmead. Our largest studio project is based in Camden and supports 245 artists in converted ex council residential spaces adjacent to the HS2 Site. Our Learning services partner with approximately 90 schools annually, enhancing social mobility, attainment, and access for over 10,000 young people every year. We offer training programs for artists and teachers, and we generate hundreds of professionally paid work opportunities for artists in schools each year. Our Arts and Events services manage our gallery, the Nunnery, which serves as a dynamic hub, supporting thousands of early-career artists through profiled prizes, open calls, residencies, and Creative Professional Development programs. Our Partnerships and Places team manages Bow Arts' hub sites, supporting local residents and tenants, working with our partners to initiate exciting opportunities across London to both access and produce art. Established 30 years ago, we pioneered an innovative charitable social enterprise model dedicated to growth, affordability, and accessibility in the arts. Today the Trust has grown into one of the countries most respected and unique service providers for the arts that invests 100% of its surplus back into the creative services it provides. We remain steadfast in our commitment to London's local communities and we are passionate and dedicated to nurturing the success of our artists while partnering with some of London's largest businesses. We believe that affordability remains the best access into the arts. Bow Arts is organised into five key departments: Live & Work Space - managing studios and residential spaces. Learning - offering training and employment opportunities for artists in schools. Arts & Events - growing audiences and supporting emerging talent. Partnerships & Places - developing partnerships across London. Core Services - finance, governance, HR, systems and marketing. Our organisation is a fast-paced, friendly environment built on innovation, transparency, and openness, which has become the foundation of our reputation. Role Overview: The Head of Live & Work Space is a key role for Bow Arts. The property portfolio is the financial driver for the charity supporting all our charitable work alongside over 1,100 of our direct artist beneficiaries. You will be responsible for maintaining both revenue streams, as well as healthy safe places to live and work. The Trust currently manages 26 buildings across 15 sites predominantly in east and southeast London. We manage and refurbish all our properties ourselves. The portfolio is a mixed tenure, 25% currently owned with a further 25% in the pipeline, the remaining properties are leasehold from meanwhile rolling leases to 10 years. The properties range from Grade II listed buildings, classic redbrick to ex-local authority residential flats and through to mixed use new build properties. Our landlords are our partners, they include housing associations, local authorities, private landlords and developers, our work supports the delivery of their community improvement pledges. You will be expected to maintain excellent relationships with our partners and landlords. The department consists of 8 team members, a Head of Department (this role), a team leader, four studio managers, a team administrator and a maintenance officer. The team is responsible for the marketing and lettings of all our spaces and for the maintenance and health and safety of our buildings. Staff are the key point of contact for our artists, ensuring rents are paid, debts managed and people have access to all our other support services. You will need to be able to manage and communicate clear financial budgets and targets and you will assist in expanding our portfolio and offer. We are looking for an individual who is keen to grow with us and support the growth of the charity and our partnership interests. We are looking for someone with an affinity for the sector and with experience in managing the day-to-day activity and challenges of a diverse portfolio and a large number of tenants. Someone who is a clear communicator and capable of running a team and who is able to report at an executive level. Senior Team: Contribute to the business planning and be accountable for the delivery of Bow Art Trust's objectives, particularly in relation to development, investment, procurement and maintenance of the property portfolio. Regularly attend and contribute to Board meetings and deliver high quality reports and management information to the Senior Team, the Board and board sub committees as required. Finance & Reporting: Maintain good quality management information to support the financial and operational management of the Studios and property portfolio. Assemble and present high-quality reports on the performance of the property portfolio to the Senior Team and the Board as required. Produce Annual Departmental Budgets, Operational Plans and set yearly targets. Maintain monthly finance reports and quarterly Management Reports for the Chief Executive and Board, highlighting and finding solutions for key variances. Property: Take day to day responsibility for management of the Trust's property portfolio. Ensure that void spaces are kept to a minimum and that all spaces are marketed and let in the most time efficient manner. Be responsible for licenses, lease renewals, management agreements, rent reviews and property related indemnities and contracts. Be responsible for keeping debt to a minimum, recovery management and reporting. Oversee Fire, Health and Safety Risk Assessments and coordinate checks and servicing of all Fire and Health and Safety systems. Oversee and manage maintenance programmes and remedial works in a costed, affordable and timely fashion, monitoring and remediating variances. Manage and review contracts and contractors to ensure they are appropriate and offer best value. Provide professional support to staff on compliance matters. Be the responsible officer for dealing with emergency property maintenance and compliance matters. Oversee the project management and refurbishment of new buildings and manage budgets. Staffing: Line management, monitoring and evaluation of staff against an agreed appraisal system. Ensure that roles and accountabilities are clear and individual and team performance are regularly monitored and that underperformance is addressed in a timely fashion. Ensure all staff are supported through regular feedback, both informal and formal in line with appropriate policies and procedures, to achieve agreed outcomes. Other: Ensure compliance with Bow Arts policies and procedures, inc: Equality and Diversity, Financial Regulations and lead on review and renewal of the Health and Safety policy. Maintain confidentiality agreements and conduct yourself in a professional manner during the course of your duties. Demonstrate a willingness to undertake training as required for the development of the post and enhancement of the company's skill base. Engage with staff and clients of Bow Arts in a positive and constructive manner and to attend such meetings as the post requires in order to fulfil its aims. Promote the aims and objectives of Bow Arts by acting as an ambassador for the organisation in a pro-active and informed manner. Undertake other duties consistent with the level of the post. Person Specification: Experience in prioritising busy workloads and meeting deadlines. Knowledge and experience of property and facilities management, with a particular focus on workspaces. Knowledge and experience of property refurbishment, tender processes and managing contractors. Knowledge and understanding of current Health and Safety Legislation, with particular regard to those factors applying to managed workspaces. Experience of line-managing a range of staff. Experience of developing and managing budgets. Experience of liaising with a range of organisations and individuals at many levels, including local authorities, developers, planners, funders. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. IT literate. Motivated and organised.
