About the role
The physical centre is in place. The opportunity is still 0→1.
We are looking for a Director to shape the proposition, build the community, drive demand and create a financially sustainable model for the*spark centre.This is a builder’s role, not simply a centre-management role. You will figure out what the ecosystem needs, test what works, build the customer base and turn the*spark centre into a place people want to use and be part of.
What you will do1. Shape the propositionDefine what the*spark centre should offer, who it should serve and why people should choose it. Test and evolve offerings across co-working, events, conferences, training and programmes.
2.Drive business development & sustainabilityBuild demand and utilisation across the*spark centre.
- Attract co-working members and users.
- Build a pipeline for events, conferences, offsites and training.
- Develop partnerships that bring recurring programmes and events.
- Identify new customer segments and use cases.
- Shape packages, pricing and the customer proposition.
- Personally drive high-value BD and conversions.
3.Build the communityCreate a vibrant community of founders, funders, advisors, corporates and ecosystem leaders, making the*spark centre more than a physical space.
4.Activate the impact sectorLeverage the^delta and The/Nudge networks to bring people, organisations and opportunities into the*spark centre and deepen its connections across the impact sector.
5.Own financial sustainabilityOwn the P&L and build a high-quality, financially sustainable, break-even model — balancing affordability and accessibility with disciplined costs, utilisation and revenue.
6.Lead the team and operationsLead a lean, entrepreneurial team and ensure an excellent experience. Own facilities, real estate partnerships, governance, compliance and day-to-day operations.
Who we are looking forWe are looking for a 0→1 builder with strong business development instincts and a genuine enthusiasm for the impact sector.You will bring:
- 15+ years of relevant experience across business development, entrepreneurship, general management or strategic partnerships.
- A track record of building something new and taking it to traction.
- Strong BD, sales or market-development experience, ideally with P&L responsibility.
- A strong network across social entrepreneurship, philanthropy, CSR, impact investing and the wider impact sector.
- A genuine interest in the impact sector — its entrepreneurs, institutions, challenges and opportunities — and a desire to use your experience to create meaningful impact.
- Exceptional relationship-building, influencing and negotiation skills.
- The energy to spend significant time out in the market creating opportunities.
- The ability to move between strategy and hands-on execution.
- A bias towards experimentation, learning and action.
The person we are looking for
- You look at the*spark centre today and see what it could become.
- You are comfortable with a blank page. You enjoy figuring out what people need, opening doors, testing ideas and making things happen.
- You are a builder, a relationship-maker and a business operator who is excited by the impact sector and wants to use your experience to help build something meaningful within it.
- If you want to take an existing physical centre and build the proposition, demand, community and sustainable business around it from 0→1, this is that opportunity.