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Client Facilities and Studio Coordinator, Bow Arts Trust

  •  London
  •  ÂŁ25k-30k (pro rata)
  •  Part time
  •  Closes May 15, 2025
  •  Recruitment Team
  •  recruitment@bowarts.com
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Description

Job Summary

Bow Arts seeks a Facilities & Studio Coordinator to manage creative and commercial spaces at Royal Albert Wharf. A key role for someone organised and proactive, with facilities experience and great communication skills.

Job Description

The Client Facilities & Studio Coordinator role sits within Bow Arts' Live & Work Space department. You will manage both the commercial and creative facilities at one of the Trust's key sites, Royal Albert Wharf (RAW), located in Newham's Docklands.

RAW is owned by Notting Hill Genesis (NHG), an important and strategic partner for the Trust. On behalf of NHG, Bow Arts manages all commercial facilities and tenants at the site. This includes rent collection, service charge billing, maintenance contracts, and client meetings.

You will also manage the letting and facilities of 36 creative workspaces leased by Bow Arts. You will liaise with and be supported by other departments, particularly the Partnerships and Places team.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Coordinating day-to-day facilities management, including repairs, maintenance, cleaning, security, health & safety, and supplies

  • Managing third-party contractors and ensuring high-quality service delivery

  • Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations

  • Acting as the main point of contact for tenants and handling general enquiries

  • Managing the commercial service charge: statements, billing, arrears, and debt collection

  • Supporting move-ins, relocations, and refurbishments

  • Preparing regular financial reports covering rents, service charges, and arrears

  • Reporting on performance, budgets, H&S, tenant satisfaction, and issues

  • Supporting delivery of placemaking initiatives for the client

  • Coordinating licensing and management of creative workspace facilities

  • Overseeing marketing of the studios

  • Supporting delivery of Open Studios

This is a varied role for someone with facilities management experience, a proactive approach, and excellent communication skills.

Job Requirements

Manage commercial and creative facilities at Royal Albert Wharf, including day-to-day operations, repairs, maintenance, and tenant relations. Oversee third-party contractors, health & safety compliance, and service standards. Manage service charges, arrears, and prepare regular financial and performance reports. Act as the main point of contact for tenants and support refurbishments, relocations, and client meetings. Coordinate licensing and management of 36 creative workspaces and oversee their marketing. Support delivery of Open Studios and placemaking initiatives. Liaise with internal teams, especially the Partnerships and Places department, to ensure smooth operation across all areas of responsibility.

Job Responsibilities

Experience in facilities management and service charge is essential. Must be methodical, accurate, and confident with numbers and communication. Strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and the ability to multitask and prioritise are key. Must be proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and accounting software such as Xero. Experience working with diverse clients and stakeholders is required. Knowledge of health and safety in estate management is important. We are looking for a professional, friendly, and self-assured individual who can work both independently and as part of a team. Qualifications in facilities or health and safety (IOSH/NEBOSH) are desirable but not essential.

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How to Apply

To apply for this role, please visit our website and complete the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
CVs will not be accepted.

You can also find guidance in our Recruitment Process Form, available on the same page.

If you have any questions, access needs, or require the application in a different format, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 020 8980 7774

đź•” Application Deadline: 5pm, Thursday 15th May 2025
🗓️ Interview Dates: 4–6 June 2025

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