Partnerships & Places Project Manager

Bow Arts; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative community organization in Greater London is seeking a Partnerships & Places Project Manager to lead creative placemaking initiatives across various sites. The role includes managing events, engaging with artists and communities, and overseeing financial reporting. The ideal candidate has strong project management skills and a track record of successful collaboration. This full-time role offers a salary of £26,500 per annum along with various benefits including 25 days holiday entitlement.

Benefits

25 days holiday entitlement

Cycle Loan Scheme

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Workplace Pension

Mental Health Support Service

Staff socials

Qualifications

• Experience in project management with a focus on community engagement.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and partners.
• Strong organizational skills for managing events and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of creative placemaking activities.
• Manage artist and community engagement projects.
• Create, monitor, and report on project budgets.

Skills

Project management

Community engagement

Budget management

Health and safety compliance

Marketing coordination

Job description

We are seeking aPartnerships & Places Project Managertodesign anddelivercreative placemakingactivityacross key Bow Arts sites, includingtheLakeside Centre/Thamesmead, Royal AlbertWharfand any other new locations.

The Project Managerwillbe in charge ofopen studios,artist residenciesand fellowshipsand other projectsdesigned to engagebusinesses,communitiesand artists.An integral part of the role is to collectand interpret evaluationdatato inform andhelprefine Bow Arts’creativeplacemaking strategy.

Due to our work with young people, all staff are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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

Location: On-site Bow Arts office and other P&P locations

Salary range: £26,500 per annum

Benefits: 25 days holiday entitlement pro rata, Cycle Loan Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Scheme, Workplace Pension, Remploy Access to Work Mental Health Support Service, staff socials

Duration: Permanent

Reports to: Executive Director – Business (EDB)

About the Partnerships & Places team

The Partnerships & Places team (P&P) devises and delivers Bow Arts’ creative placemaking initiatives across multiple sites.

Working closely with internal teams (Live & Work, Learning, Art & Events and Marketing) and external partners (housing providers, developers, local authorities and cultural organisations), P&P leverages the power of culture and creativity to serve our communities’ interests, build character and quality of place, whilst driving a broader agenda for change, growth and transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Development and Delivery

• Supported by the EDB, lead on the design, delivery and evaluation of creative placemaking activity across key Bow Arts sites, including events, open days, community engagement and family programmes
• Act as the primary contact for artists, residents, and community stakeholders, facilitating dialogue and collaboration
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety protocols for public events, overseeing event management, security, staffing, and risk assessments
• Identify and implement opportunities for cross-organisational work strands which support the key aims and areas of growth for the organisation

Finance and Reporting

• Prepare annual budgets in collaboration with EDB for assigned sites
• Monitor, analyse and report monthly, quarterly and yearly finances for assigned sites
• Generate quarterly project reports that present key audience, impact and finances
• Support the department fundraising strategy, including developing funder relationships and preparing funding applications and proposals
• Attend monthly meetings and liaise with the Finance team to maintain accurate financial records
• Manage grant and donation income alongside finance team

Partnership Development

• Build and nurture relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including housing providers, local authorities, and community organisations, to forge mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Support negotiations to establish partnership agreements, ensuring that all parties derive value and achieve successful outcomes

Marketing and Communications

• Work with internal and external Marketing and Communications teams to ensure visibility and widen impact of creative placemaking activities
• Co-ordinate and implement marketing plans for projects, in liaison with the Marketing team, including responsibility for social media content creation and promotion
• Produce and oversee the preparation and distribution of materials including flyers, posters and sponsored advertisements
• Advocate the work of Bow Arts locally, regionally and nationally

General Responsibilities

• Attend team, staff and other Bow Arts as well as external meetings
• Regular work outside of normal office hours, including evening and weekends, to be repaid through TOIL as agreed with your line manager in advance
• Promote the aims and objectives of Bow Arts in a proactive and informed manner
• Undertake duties proactively and work in accordance with Bow Arts policies, aims and objectives
• 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 skill base
• Engage with staff, partners and clients of Bow Arts in a positive and constructive manner
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post as directed by your line manager

Application Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 4th January 2026
Interview Dates: Wednesday 14th January 2026

Please note, Bow Arts’ studio holders are not eligible for this role due to conflict of interest.