The LDF owns (in various forms) c. 3,500 properties of which c.1,800 relate to parish life and a small group of 30 closed churches. The portfolio represents different forms of ownership: Incumbent, PCC, Fund, Glebe, the Diocesan Fund and property owned by aligned charities. Much of the property is not directly within our ownership but held by the diocese on behalf of other parties. There will be the need to negotiate with diverse parties forming the different ownerships and to be aware of the different legal frameworks, both secular and ecclesiastical property law applies. Other work within the role includes guiding PCCs, Incumbents and Archdeacons on their rights regarding neighbouring development and ensuring all potential income is secured with Rights of Lights, Access and Over sail licences. The property is hugely varied in its nature, a high number of listed buildings, most of which are ‘place makers’ and form the visual centre piece of a conservation area including closed churches, parish halls, and burial grounds. The property requires different levels of management. A number of the leases are linked with repair liability, and in many cases the work includes managing risk and reputational damage. The full-time role now being recruited will work with two part-time asset managers and will coordinate and manage this vital workflow and report to the Director of Parish Property.
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