Job Description
Job Responsibilities Strategic Management and Capital Optimisation
Job Title Reports to
Senior Development Manager
• Identify opportunities for capital release or income generation across the housing portfolio, for example, through planning, development and leasing initiatives. Working with the Head of Investment Property and Asset Management develop and implement a strategy to successfully deliver the strategy. • Prepare development and investment appraisals to support financial risks and returns of recommended strategies. • Working with the Area Property and Asset Managers identify ‘on- strategy’ operational housing sale targets and new acquisitions and work with, persuade and secure support from key stakeholders and manage those transactions. • Manage existing planning and development pipeline through to successful completion of those projects, including residential conversions and new builds • Prepare reports for Diocesan Finance Committee (trustee body) for approval to proposed transactions or major capital projects and attend and present at meetings if appropriate Stakeholder and Cross-Departmental Collaboration • Build close working relationships with Archdeacons who are key stakeholders in the development and execution of the housing strategy. • Engage appropriately with all stakeholders (including Clergy and Parishes) at all times clearly, accurately and empathetically to communicate proposed initiatives and secure support. • Work with and/or support the Parish Property Team on development projects which include both parish and diocesan property. • Work closely with the finance team and administrative support as necessary. Risk Management and Legal Compliance • Consider the execution/procurement options for development projects and recommend the optimum delivery route, putting appropriate contracts and documents in place with the contractor and professional team. • Ensure that all risks are identified, managed, reported and escalated as appropriate. • Comply with relevant ecclesiastical and charity act legislation in particular the Charities Act 2011 and Church Property Measure 2018 as applicable. • Ensure neighbourly issues including rights of light, party wall matters, noise, boundary disputes, lease consents etc., are managed appropriately Other The post holder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the role. Early morning, evening or weekend work may be required.
Head of Investment Property and Asset Management
Team
Housing and Investment Property
Department
Property
Location
Causton Street, Hybrid (minimum three days in office, two days wfh)
Contract type
Permanent, Full time
Job Purpose The role supports the ongoing development and implementation of the LDF’s Housing Strategy identifying opportunities for capital release or income generation across the operational housing portfolio through strategic development, sales and acquisitions. About the London Diocese Fund (LDF) and the Diocese of London The Diocese of London is a group of Church of England organisations located in London, north of the River Thames. It is overseen by the Bishop of London and is made up of parishes, schools, chaplaincies, missional communities, and other organisations across 18 Boroughs. The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the main charity that supports the work of the Diocese as a whole by generating income, providing a wide range of services and paying and housing its clergy. Our Mission, Values, Ambitions and Priorities Mission: For every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ. Ambitions: Confident Disciples, Compassionate Communities, Creative Growth. Priorities: Growing Younger, Safer Churches, Striving for Racial Justice - to reach every Londoner, we need to reflect the diversity of our city and be a welcoming, safe place. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those in these groups with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation. Safeguarding Statement The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Job Scope Budget responsibilities Housing Development team budget Key Relationships Housing and Investment Property team, Archdeacons, Clergy and Parish, Finance team and Administrative Support, Parish Property and Fundraising team
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