Executive Director of Business
We are creating a new executive team to drive the growth of Bow Arts. The Executive Director of Business (EDB) will partner closely with the Executive Director of Operations (EDO) and support the Chief Executive in the daily management and strategic realisation of Bow Arts Trust's goals.
As EDB, you will oversee the Partnerships and Places department, dedicated to bolstering our Hubs and forging key partnerships with influential entities such as Peabody Housing and Notting Hill Genesis. The role also supports business development across departments and the Senior Management Team (SMT), while managing the Trust's trading entity.
You will lead Bow Arts through its next phase of expansion, including venturing into new domains of activity and geographical areas. This pivotal role demands a talented and ambitious leader with proven experience in a similar capacity and exemplary leadership qualities. Superior communication and interpersonal skills are crucial, as you will engage collaboratively with colleagues at all levels.
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 18 sites and spanning 10 London boroughs. We currently focus our activity around three main 'Hub' sites: Bow Road in Tower Hamlets, Royal Albert Wharf (RAW) in Newham, and the Lakeside Centre in Abbey Wood, Thamesmead.
Established 30 years ago, we pioneered an innovative charitable social enterprise model dedicated to growth, affordability, and accessibility in the arts. With a turnover of circa £5m, we are proud to invest 100% of our revenues into sustainable creative services. Bow Arts is a fast-paced, friendly environment built on innovation, transparency, and openness.
Key Responsibilities
- Identifying growth opportunities and new revenue streams
- Building and maintaining relationships with clients and partners
- Developing sales strategies across departments
- Strategic planning and revenue forecasting
- Supporting brand positioning and funding opportunities
- Preparing bids and tenders for new partnerships
- Managing departmental and trading company budgets
- Producing monthly and quarterly finance reports
- Line management and performance evaluation
- Promoting Bow Arts' aims as an ambassador for the organisation
Person Specification
- Experience in prioritising busy workloads and meeting deadlines
- Experience of line managing a range of staff
- Experience of developing and managing budgets
- Experience of liaising with local authorities, developers and funders
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- IT literate
- Motivated and organised
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please click 'Apply on website'. You will be redirected to our application page, where you will be guided to complete our docuware application form.
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Application Closing Date: 12 Noon, Friday 30th May 2025
Interview Dates: 12th & 13th June 2025 but are highly likely to change depending on panel availability.