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Hours: 35 hours (full-time), Mon to Fri 9am-5pm Location: On-site (Bow Arts office) Salary: £45,000 Benefits include: 25 days holiday, Cycle Loan Scheme, Tech Loan Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Scheme, Workplace Pension, Staff socials Duration: Permanent Responsible to: The CEO Responsible for: 5 x Studio Managers, Live & Work Space Administrator, Maintenance Officer About the Role 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 currently manages 26 buildings across 15 sites predominantly in east and southeast London. 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. Our landlords are our partners, they include housing associations, local authorities, private landlords and developers, 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 (this role), five studio managers, a team administrator and a maintenance officer. 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. 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. We are looking for someone with an affinity for the sector and with experience in managing the day-to-day activity and challenges of a diverse portfolio and a large number of tenants. Someone who is a clear communicator and capable of running a team and who is able to report at an executive level. Key Responsibilities and Leadership Accountabilities Senior Team Contribute to the business planning and be accountable for the delivery of Bow Art Trust's objectives, particularly in relation to development, investment, procurement and maintenance of the property portfolio. Regularly attend and contribute to Board meetings and deliver high quality reports and management information to the Senior Team, the Board and board sub committees as required. Finance & Reporting Maintain good quality management information to support the financial and operational management of the Studios and property portfolio. Assemble and present high-quality reports on the performance of the property portfolio to the Senior Team and the Board as required. Produce Annual Departmental Budgets, Operational Plans and set yearly targets. Maintain monthly finance reports and quarterly Management Reports for the Chief Executive and Board, highlighting and finding solutions for key variances. Property 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 in the most time efficient manner. Be responsible for licenses, lease renewals, management agreements, rent reviews and property related indemnities and contracts. Be responsible for keeping debt to a minimum, recovery management and reporting. Oversee Fire, Health and Safety Risk Assessments and coordinate checks and servicing of all Fire and Health and Safety systems. Oversee and manage maintenance programmes and remedial works in a costed, affordable and timely fashion, monitoring and remediating variances. Manage and review contracts and contractors to ensure they are appropriate and offer best value. Provide professional support to staff on compliance matters. Be the responsible officer for dealing with emergency property maintenance and compliance matters. Oversee the project management and refurbishment of new buildings and manage budgets. Staffing Line management, monitoring and evaluation of staff against an agreed appraisal system. Ensure that roles and accountabilities are clear and individual and team performance are regularly monitored and that underperformance is addressed in a timely fashion. Ensure all staff are supported through regular feedback, both informal and formal in line with appropriate policies and procedures, to achieve agreed outcomes. Other Ensure compliance with Bow Arts policies and procedures, inc: Equality and Diversity, Financial Regulations and lead on review and renewal of the Health and Safety policy. 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 to 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 pro-active and informed manner. Undertake other duties consistent with the level of the post. Click here for more information and to apply Application deadline: Midnight, Sunday 1st February 2026 Interviews: Wednesday 11th February 2026 Please note: Bow Arts' studio holders are not eligible to apply for this role due to conflict of interest. Photo: Bowfest Open Studios 2025, Credit: Bethany Parkinson

Hours: 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) Location: On-site (Bow Arts office) Salary: £40,000 Benefits include: 25 days holiday, Cycle Loan Scheme, Tech Loan Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Scheme, Workplace Pension, Staff socials Duration: Permanent Responsible to: The CEO Responsible for: Live & Work Space Team Leader, 4 x Studio Managers, Live & Work Space Administrator, Maintenance Officer About the Role 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 currently manages 26 buildings across 15 sites predominantly in east and southeast London. 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. Our landlords are our partners, they include housing associations, local authorities, private landlords and developers, 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 (this role), a team leader, four studio managers, a team administrator and a maintenance officer. 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. 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. We are looking for someone with an affinity for the sector and with experience in managing the day-to-day activity and challenges of a diverse portfolio and a large number of tenants. Someone who is a clear communicator and capable of running a team and who is able to report at an executive level. Key Responsibilities and Leadership Accountabilities Senior Team Contribute to the business planning and be accountable for the delivery of Bow Art Trust's objectives, particularly in relation to development, investment, procurement and maintenance of the property portfolio. Regularly attend and contribute to Board meetings and deliver high quality reports and management information to the Senior Team, the Board and board sub committees as required. Finance & Reporting Maintain good quality management information to support the financial and operational management of the Studios and property portfolio. Assemble and present high-quality reports on the performance of the property portfolio to the Senior Team and the Board as required. Produce Annual Departmental Budgets, Operational Plans and set yearly targets. Maintain monthly finance reports and quarterly Management Reports for the Chief Executive and Board, highlighting and finding solutions for key variances. Property 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 in the most time efficient manner. Be responsible for licenses, lease renewals, management agreements, rent reviews and property related indemnities and contracts. Be responsible for keeping debt to a minimum, recovery management and reporting. Oversee Fire, Health and Safety Risk Assessments and coordinate checks and servicing of all Fire and Health and Safety systems. Oversee and manage maintenance programmes and remedial works in a costed, affordable and timely fashion, monitoring and remediating variances. Manage and review contracts and contractors to ensure they are appropriate and offer best value. Provide professional support to staff on compliance matters. Be the responsible officer for dealing with emergency property maintenance and compliance matters. Oversee the project management and refurbishment of new buildings and manage budgets. Staffing Line management, monitoring and evaluation of staff against an agreed appraisal system. Ensure that roles and accountabilities are clear and individual and team performance are regularly monitored and that underperformance is addressed in a timely fashion. Ensure all staff are supported through regular feedback, both informal and formal in line with appropriate policies and procedures, to achieve agreed outcomes. Other Ensure compliance with Bow Arts policies and procedures, inc: Equality and Diversity, Financial Regulations and lead on review and renewal of the Health and Safety policy. 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 to 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 pro-active and informed manner. Undertake other duties consistent with the level of the post. Please view the full job description and person specification below Application deadline: Midnight, Sunday 4 th January 2026 Interviews: Friday 16 th January 2026 Please note: Bow Arts' studio holders are not eligible to apply for this role due to conflict of interest.

ABOUT THE ROLE You will be a member of an experienced Building Consultancy team that will carry out a wide range of roles including contract and project work to professional services including TDD , dilapidations and fire safety. The role will require regular and direct communication with institutional fund management clients, landlords, consultants and tenants. The team combines technical expertise with commercial awareness which meet specific client requirements from a nationwide network of offices. WHAT MATTERS MOST IN THIS ROLE Building and maintaining close professional relationships with clients, tenants and colleagues is paramount to your success. Proactiveness and using your initiative will be encouraged. You will manage multiple building surveying instructions simultaneously for a range of key clients. You will need to demonstrate your ability to work within set timelines and provide regular client updates along the journey. Understanding the client brief and delivering on their expectations is fundamental to your success. Clients will lean on your professional advice and support with schedules of dilapidations, pre-acquisition surveys, due diligence, development monitoring, defect diagnosis, fire safety advise, and schedules of condition reports. You can be preforming the role of a designer, contract administrator, project manager or a hybrid of all three. Other duties will include: Successfully manage the project process from inception to completion. Working with landlords and tenants on their ESG initiatives to ensure you are advising and delivering on the most environmental and sustainable methods and materials. Working with team members and sharing in assisting in developing less experienced members of the team as well as taking up leadership roles. Develop a strategic view on the live cycle of the property asset and understanding the clear objectives of the client brief. Be available and present to assist in opportunities in the business and be keen to progress your career. WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU A proactive, practical, and positive approach to work is required. Excellent and professional communication skills with the ability to build a good reputation amongst clients is also paramount. You will be an MRICS chartered surveyor. Commercial property experience in a similar consultancy is preferred. WHY WORKMAN? Hybrid working to offer you a great work life balance, with a minimum of three days in the office. Core working hours allow for added flexibility and helps benefit your work life balance. Discretionary annual bonus and salary reviews. Healthcare, life insurance & wellness programme. Long service additional holidays, your birthday off and an extra day between Christmas and New Year Lifestyle benefits to suit you: gym membership, cycle to work, buy and sell holiday to name just a few. Social events throughout the year including a firm wide Christmas party! Generous referral bonus. ABOUT WORKMAN LLP As the UK's leading independent commercial property management specialist, Workman has an enviable position within the property industry. We are proud of our longstanding relationships with many of our clients, some of whom we have worked with for more than 25 years. Our clients include leading institutional and sector-specialist investors, private property companies, public sector bodies and a growing number of overseas investors. We pride ourselves on the calibre of our employees and their unique skill sets. For more information on working for Workman please visit Our People Workman LLP EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES We are an equal opportunities employer, and it is our policy to recruit a diverse workforce and follow the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010 This job description does not form part of your contract of employment and the duties may be amended from time to time.

About this opportunity Gleeds continue to develop their sustainable growth plans in the North of England and are looking for an exceptional individual to join the regional senior team of directors. This individual will take on the responsibility of business growth in the Building Surveying business unit in the region. They will report to the Regional Director for consultancy services and will have Executive responsibility and leadership for the delivery of the Service specialism. The individual will be expected to work closely with the other two regional Business Unit leaders, and represent Gleeds as an ambassador within the region, living and personifying our values of: Professionalism with personality; Innovation with agility; and Excellence with humility; and in doing so, act as a role model to others at Gleeds demonstrating our culture and values to all stakeholders. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Formulating and managing strategies to deliver the business objectives. Actively identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the Business Unit's activities. Ensuring that projects are managed in accordance with Gleeds processes and procedures (governance and controls). Agreeing fees and charges for potential services with Regional Director. Agreeing appointments / scope of services. Ensuring that appointments are in place prior to commencing service delivery. Delivering high quality services and deliverables ensuring that services meet our Customer's requirements. Reviewing scope of appointments on a monthly basis to ensure services are being delivered in accordance with appointments Managing and maintaining Customer relationships (i.e. Clients, business partners and other consultants). Ensuring a Customer Care plan is in place. Resolving customer complaints. Ensuring sufficient resources are made available to deliver services on our projects, including managing resource conflict resolution (with fellow directors). Leading and managing Teams, including working with Directors and Associate Directors in managing resources and workload. Ensuring compliance with administrative requirements (appraisals, training, timesheets etc) Managing employees, focusing on retention and development. Developing and enhancing Gleeds Building Surveying capability. Briefing employees on relevant aspects of Gleeds business. Preparing bids for services. Managing service delivery for profit that meets established budgets Managing the commercial aspects of projects (e.g. scope of services/deliverables, invoices, payments, and debt management). Working harmoniously with other Senior Directors and Directors, assisting Regional Service Line Leads and Regional Director. Promoting all Gleeds professional services and brand Gleeds, including our digital offer. As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to: Opportunities to develop and grow your career Generous holiday allowance plus option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme A contributory pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme Our global travel scholarship programme Flexible working arrangements Who we are looking for: Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills: Extensive experience in public and private sector led developments delivering building surveying services on construction projects, of which 5 years were in a responsible leadership function in the management of professional teams and major construction projects or frameworks. Demonstrate experience of leading high performance multi-disciplinary project delivery teams Excellent communication skills - both oral and written. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments. Excellent problem solving, negotiating skills, financial and numeracy management skills. Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily. Demonstrable networking skills and having a strong professional network within the region and a solid understanding of the marketplace Ability to prepare first class bids for services. Competent at negotiating sufficient fees to both complete services and generate required profit levels. Demonstrable evidence of delivering top class services to Clients and managing Client relationships. Demonstrable experience of timely interfacing with clients and key stakeholders at the highest level. Experience managing multiple projects Ability to work as part of and lead a regional team Excellent knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies Extensive knowledge of construction technologies, sequences, methods and materials Excellent commercial background, including familiarity with contract conditions and procedures and ability to administer contracts (as contract administrator, employer's agent and/or project manager) Sound understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts. Qualifications MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or Other alternative Professional Body related to the Built Environment. About us Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.

Building Surveying Lead, Oxford Gleeds Built Asset Solutions Permanent Full-time Hybrid working About this opportunity If you're looking to strengthen your expertise and further your career while working in an environment that values you as an individual, this is the opportunity to pursue! We're searching for an Associate Director to take their next career step with us, joining as Building Surveying lead for Oxford and surrounding areas. You will be joining a newly formed multi-disciplinary offering from Gleeds, developed to help organisations optimise built asset performance through technical excellence, digital innovation, and strategic consultancy. You will be responsible for management & delivery of varied projects, surveys and technical instructions. You'll grow existing client relationships and build new ones to generate new business in collaboration with our local cost & project management teams. You'll also play a role in delivery of national contracts as a key member of built asset solutions service. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Supporting business unit directors in delivering business objectives Positively engaging with customers and developing, growing, and maintaining customer relationships Delivering high quality services and ensuring that building surveying deliverables meet customer's requirements Managing projects to deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with business procedures Managing building surveying commissions, including surveys, dilapidation advice, party wall advice, and construction projects for new builds, renovations and maintenance works - from feasibility through to design, contract administration to handover and post completion reviews Preparing and managing planned maintenance programmes Planning service delivery in conjunction with the Director with overall responsibility for the project Agreeing with the director and client the right sub-consultants to assist with delivery of a commission Following the approved procedures for appointing Sub-Consultants Communicating with and providing good sound professional advice to both clients and other project team members Ensuring that all quantitative and financial information has been independently checked before issue, including maintaining evidence of independent checks Remaining in the remit of your role and when additional responsibilities need to be carried out, conduct this in a fully informed manner with the approval of your line manager Mentoring and coaching employees so that they realise their full potential Managing services delivery for profit Advising directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or that might arise, on projects; in particular those that might impact on Gleeds professional indemnity (PI) insurance Actively identify new business development opportunities and driving growth across the Business Unit activities As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to: Opportunities to develop and grow your career A contributory pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme Our Global Travel Scholarship Programme Flexible working arrangements Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills Sound Building Surveying experience post MRICS qualification Sound knowledge and practical experience of delivery of building surveying tasks Cohesive knowledge of construction methods and materials Thorough knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies Ability to administer construction contracts as Contracts Administrator and Employers Agent Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written Excellent organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changes Excellent problem solving, negotiating skills, financial and numeracy management skills Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily Sound ICT Skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Ability to work as part of a team and lead teams Qualifications MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) About us Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.