Careers

Our role at HOLBA is to protect and promote the cultural and commercial well-being of the destination.

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Looking for a role working in the heart of London, shaping a world-class West End? Our teams work with our members to Support, Manage, Promote, Advocate and Shape our West End.

Find out more about our work here.

Place Shaping Executive c£35k (dependent on experience)

The Place Shaping Executive supports the delivery of high-impact projects and programmes aligned with the Heart of London’s place-based strategies.

Focused on improving the West End’s vibrancy, accessibility and sustainability, this hands-on role supports environmental and economic interventions, place-based research and events that bring the Place Shaping Strategy, Cultural Strategy, Evening & Night-Time Vision, and Net Zero Roadmap to life.

The successful candidate will have experience in supporting placemaking projects, research and events, together with an understanding of urban centre challenges. You are an effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills. You are creative and solution-oriented, with attention to detail and have a passion for place shaping and the experience economy.

Read the job description for more details about role.

Apply now by clicking here.

NOTE: We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close this advert early if we identify suitable candidates.

To avoid disappointment, submit your application as soon as possible.

Closing date no later than 10am on 15th June 2026.

Interviews will be held w/c 22nd June 2026

For an informal chat, please contact Simon Glynn simon@holba.london

If you’re interested in working with us, you can contact us at recruitment@holba.london with any questions about our recruitment process or future opportunities.

We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive organisation. We therefore welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of their background, including underrepresented groups, LGBTQIA+ individuals and those who are living with a disability. If you require information in a different format, or any other accessibility adjustment, please get in touch at recruitment@holba.london

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Our Team

The Chief Executive, Ros Morgan, and the team are responsible for the delivery and management of the business plan at Heart of London.

What We Do

As a membership organisation and custodian of the area, our purpose is to protect and promote the commercial and cultural well-being of London’s West End.

Our Area

The Heart of London area is one of the most culturally rich in the world, sitting at the centre of London’s West End and critical to the UK’s heritage.

Who We Are

For 20 years, HOLBA has been the catalyst for positive change in London’s West End.