Executive Director of Business

Brief overview of the role

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. However, the role extends across the organisation, supporting business development of departments and supporting the Senior Management Team (SMT) to guide and achieve their objectives. You will also assume responsibility for managing the Trust’s trading entity.

Hours: 35 hours (full-time), Mon to Fri 9am-5pm

Location: On-site, Bow Arts office

Salary range:  £51,000

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, supported by Chair of Partnerships and Places Sub-Committee

Responsible for: Operational business oversight, partnership development, Partnerships and Places department, business planning, Trading Company, budgets.   

Job Description

General

  • Identifying growth opportunities: identifying new partnership opportunities and revenue streams
  • Building and maintaining relationships: with clients and partners, acting as a liaison between Bow Arts and external parties and representing the Trust at networking events and conferences.
  • Sales and revenue growth: developing sales strategies across departments.
  • Strategic planning: collaborating with senior management to align business development efforts with company goals, creating business plans and forecasting revenue projections across departments.
  • SMT marketing and brand positioning: identifying and implementing strategies to improve market positioning and brand visibility.
  • Partnerships and collaborations: forming alliances with key partners, being aware of industry players and supporting funding and investment opportunities.
  • Tendering and proposals: preparing and submitting high quality project proposals, bids and tenders for new partnerships, projects and opportunities.
  • Governance
  • Support the Chair of the Partnerships & Places sub-committee, providing timely and accurate reports
  • Agree annual budgets, targets and strategic plans.

Finance & Reporting

  • Maintain good quality management information to support the financial and operational management of both the Trust and the Trading Company.
  • Assemble and present high-quality reports on the performance of the Trust and Trading company to the Senior Management Team and the Board as required.
  • Produce annual departmental budgets and operational plans, and set yearly KPIs.
  • Maintain monthly finance reports and quarterly management reports for the Chief Executive and Board, highlighting and finding solutions for key variances.

Staffing

  • Line management, monitoring and evaluation of staff against an agreed appraisal system.
  • Operate a performance management culture whereby roles and accountabilities are clear, and individual and team performances are regularly monitored and underperformance is addressed immediately.
  • Ensure all staff are supported through regular feedback, both informal and formal (in line with appropriate policies and procedures), to achieve greatest potential in delivering agreed outcomes.

Other

  • Ensure compliance with Bow Arts policies and procedures, including: Equality, Representation and Inclusion, Financial Regulations and statutory 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 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 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 proactive and informed manner.
  • Undertake other duties consistent with the level of the post.

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 a range of organisations and individuals at many levels, including local authorities, developers and funders. 
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
IT literate
Motivated and organised

To apply for this role, please complete the Application Form and equal opportunities monitoring form. CVs will not be accepted. If you have any questions, access requirements, or require the application in a different format, please email recruitment@bowarts.com or phone 020 8980 7774. 

Please click the link below to see the full Job Description and Person Specification.

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Application Closing Date: 12 Noon, Friday 30th May 2025

Interview Dates: 12th June & 13th June 2025 (Note: Interview dates may change based on panel availability.)

If you have any questions, access requirements, or require the application in a different format, please email recruitment@bowarts.com or call 020 8980 7774.