Head of Live & Work Space, BOW ARTS TRUST

Guardian Jobs; East London; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a Head of Live & Work Space to oversee its property portfolio, which supports various charitable initiatives. You will be responsible for maintaining revenue streams and ensuring safe environments for artists. The role includes leading a team focused on marketing and lettings, while managing budgets and reporting on progress. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and experience in property management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in property management.
• Strong leadership skills for managing teams.
• Budget management experience and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain revenue streams and safe living conditions.
• Lead marketing, lettings, and maintenance team.
• Manage budgets and report at an executive level.

Job description

Head of Live & Work Space

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 manages 26 buildings across 15 sites predominantly in east and southeast London. The portfolio is mixed tenure and ranges from listed buildings to residential flats and mixed-use new builds. Our landlords include housing associations, local authorities, private landlords and developers, and you will be expected to maintain excellent relationships with partners.

You will lead an 8-person team responsible for marketing and lettings, maintenance and health and safety. The role includes managing budgets and targets, reporting at an executive level, and supporting the growth of the property portfolio and the charity.