This role is key 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 Our landlords are our partners, including housing associations, local authorities, private landlords and developers, and 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, a team leader, four studio managers, a team administrator and a maintenance officer 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. Experience managing day-to-day activity and challenges of a diverse portfolio and a large number of tenants Line management, monitoring and evaluation of staff against an agreed appraisal system. Contribute to the business planning and be accountable for the delivery of Bow Art Trust's objectives. To apply for this role, simply click the link below to review the full job description and person specification and complete the application form and equal opportunities monitoring form through the online portal. CVs will not be accepted. If you have any questions, access requirements, or require the application in a different format, please email [email protected] or phone 020 8980 7774.Job Summary
Job Description
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
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
Clear communicator, capable of running a team and able to report at an executive levelJob Requirements
Ensure that roles and accountabilities are clear and that individual and team performance are monitored and underperformance is addressed.
Ensure all staff are supported through regular feedback, both informal and formal, to achieve agreed outcomes.
Ensure compliance with Bow Arts policies and procedures including Equality and Diversity, Financial Regulations and Health and Safety.
Maintain confidentiality agreements and conduct yourself in a professional manner during the course of your duties.
Demonstrate a willingness to undertake training as required.
Engage with staff and clients in a positive and constructive manner and attend such meetings as required.
Promote the aims and objectives of Bow Arts by acting as an ambassador.Job Responsibilities
Regularly attend and contribute to Board meetings and deliver high quality reports and management information.
Maintain good quality management information to support financial and operational management.
Produce Annual Departmental Budgets, Operational Plans and set yearly targets.
Maintain monthly finance reports and quarterly Management Reports, highlighting and finding solutions for key variances.
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 efficiently.
Oversee Fire, Health and Safety Risk Assessments and coordinate checks and servicing.
Oversee and manage maintenance programmes and remedial works and manage budgets.
Manage and review contracts and contractors to ensure best value.Useful Links
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