• To shape and model a culture of working that enables colleagues to be treated and treat others with respect, thus actively contributing to our common vision to become a more Christ-like Church. • As a member of the Senor Management Group (SMG) and the Heads of Department group (HoDs), to work collaboratively and contribute to the groups with effective and creative ideas to find solutions for organisational challenges. • To present with confidence to the senior groups including diocesan synod, bishop’s council as well as the Board of Education in their areas of expertise
PLANNING & ORGANISATION
• Advises the Diocesan Bishop and 3 area bishops, senior clergy, and other department heads on all matters relating to property, glebe, office space and with and through members of the Property department, plans the work of the team on annual basis and monitors progress against objectives Develops effective organisational and technical systems in their area of work to ensure productivity and efficiency • Provides creative solutions when meeting challenges
4. To oversee where appropriate support for parishes, directly or through Diocesan Trustees (Oxford) Limited AKA “DTOL” and the Diocesan Development Fund.
DECISIONS
• To field Parish enquiries for support on parish property and church projects, referring to other departments or external advisers as necessary. • To oversee the revision of Diocesan Development Fund applications received from parishes with a property focus.
• Decides on the appointments of members of his/ her department • Supports and develops a team of professionals capable of meeting the demands of a large diocese. • Authorises tenders and oversees the work carried out in accordance with agreed procedures. • Recommends and oversees the purchase, sale, and replacement of property • Oversees the tendering processes for the selection and appointment of professional consultants
5. To undertake wider agreed tasks that support the work of the Diocese and especially the Property Department and their own professional development.
• To carry out any other related duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training, as agreed by the line manager • To comply and fully cooperate with ODBF health and safety policy • To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of technical competency areas • To take a proactive approach to continuous professional and personal development by embracing training and other development opportunities • To participate in the ODBF performance management processes • To act as first responder for CHO security issues or arrange for others to do so • To be second signatory/Deputy to the Finance Director on bank transfers, standing orders, direct debits and other payments
CONTACT WITH OTHERS
Internal:
• Archdeacons and Bishops • Registrar • Employees of ODBF and ODBE • Clergy in the Diocese of Oxford as appropriate • Chair and other members of Glebe and Buildings Committees • Members of the Board of Education
DIMENSIONS
• Manages a team of 15 staff, expected to become 17 staff, directly line manages 5 staff • Oversees a portfolio of c450 houses and Diocesan corporate office space • Oversees acquisitions and disposals exceeding £4 million in value every year • Oversees the Glebe agents with responsibility for approximately 250 parcels of land totalling almost 4,000 acres and generating over £400,000 per annum in rent. • Refurbishment projects on houses in the order of £250,000-300,000 pa • Total expenditure on vicarages in the order of up to £4 million pa including improvements, repairs and maintenance and the carbon reduction programme of works
External
• Leaders of companies/ organisations that either provide professional services to the diocese, such as: Legal Advisers and Managing Agents, contractors or are interested in purchasing our assets • Members of Church Commissioners staff
• Housing development or extension projects up to £1.2 million pa • Schools’ project work up to a contract value of £1.0 million pa
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