Skills, Competencies and Abilities
• Prioritise work to meet the needs of the organisation and the occupiers within budgetary constraints • Ability to work collaboratively • Effective communicator; able to listen, converse and influence in a range of situations from one- to-one to large gatherings • Ability to write clear and concise written reports with recommendations • Able to inspire confidence of committee members and senior managers through timely delivery of information and plans • Able to handle complex situations and make judgements with thought and confidence • Proficient and effective use of technology, with good working knowledge of Office
Demonstrable professionalism and sensitivity in dealing with both suppliers and house occupants
Person Specification
Area
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
• Chartered Surveyor (RICS) or equivalent with current corporate membership • Managing a housing portfolio as a building surveyor; building relationships with suppliers and consultants • Understanding of building management with regard to statutory requirements. • Creating specification of works; issuing tenders, negotiating best value with suppliers • Experience of purchasing and selling houses • Working knowledge of legal issues surrounding property and land management and an ability to apply these appropriately • Delivering multiple projects concurrently on time and to budget • Managing and developing a team
• Leading and
managing a property department with annual expenditure of c£1m
• Managing small scale residential
housing - planning and development
• Working in a complex
organisational structure • Experience and understanding of property
management and legal requirements in a charitable context • Experience of using Propman software to manage a property portfolio • A working knowledge of the Church of England and its structures
Work Related Personal Qualities
• Sympathy with the aims, mission and values of the Church of England
Resilience to work under pressure during demanding peak periods
• A self starter with good initiative • Confidence and sensitivity when dealing with difficult situations • Supportive and understanding for the needs of clergy and their family with regard to housing • Use of a vehicle and able to travel around the diocese
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Candidate Information Pack
Head of Property & Glebe Land
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