Director of Land & Property: Diocese of Manchester

The Director of Property and Land Services is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The role provides strategic leadership, professional oversight and corporate accountability for the management, development and stewardship of the Manchester Diocesan Board of Finance's property portfolio and related assets.

Client Details

Manchester Diocese serves a vibrant, dynamic and creative community in the North West of England. It covers an area of 416 square miles and has a total population of 2.2 million. The diocese is divided into four archdeaconries, seven deaneries and 33 mission communities. There are more than 300 places of worship and chaplaincies, which are organised into 256 parishes and 175 benefices.

Together, we're building a vibrant future for our diocese through four key themes - Parish Renewal, Growing Younger, Church Planting & Revitalisation and Developing Missional Leaders.

This role also offers the opportunity to lead and develop an already talented and committed team, while identifying where additional capacity and expertise can help us meet future needs. We are looking for a leader who can build on existing strengths, encourage innovation, and create an environment in which people can thrive.

Description

• The Director of Land & Property will be the strategic lead for the organisations property portfolio across Greater Manchester.
• Reporting directly into the CEO and overseeing a team of Surveyors and Property Officers.
• Responsible for the continued improvement of the clergy housing.
• Develop and implement a diocesan property and asset management strategy aligned to diocesan priorities and strategic objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulation and professional standards, including health and safety requirements.
• Lead the preparation and management of property budgets and capital programmes.
• Lead the property contribution towards diocesan and national Church net zero ambitions.
• Build effective relationships with clergy, parishes, bishops, trustees, local authorities, contractors and external advisers.

Profile

• Significant senior leadership experience within property, estates, asset management or surveying.
• Professionally qualified Surveyor.
• Experience of leading complex property portfolios and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong strategic asset management capability.
• Commercial acumen and financial management experience.
• Experience of governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience of presenting to boards, committees or senior executive groups.
• A collaborative leadership style and a commitment to service excellence.
• Sympathy with the aims, values and ethos of the Church of England.

Job Offer

• £70 - 75,000 annual salary
• Up to 18% employer pension contribution
• Agile working
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 35 hrs/wk
• Collaborative working environment
• Career progression opportunities