Introduction from the Diocesan Secretary Thank you for expressing an interest in the Director of Property post with the Diocese of Oxford. The Director of Property role comes with all the responsibilities you would expect of a senior property leadership appointment in a charity with a turnover of about £30 million p.a, a portfolio of over 450 assets, and over 100 staff. This is an exceptional and rewarding role due to the opportunity to use your skills and experience to influence what is by many metrics is one of the largest diocese in England serving 2.5 million people (growing rapidly) with a proactive strategic agenda that has emerged from the needs and opportunities of our growing number of clergy and wider communities. The Diocese’s property portfolio is large and diverse, incorporating over 450 assets including residential, offices, farms, a small number of operational properties in addition to land holdings. The Diocese have developed a highly commercial and proactive approach to operational property management and strategic transactions as demonstrated by the acquisition of our significant office asset at Church House, Kidlington and proactive residential development discussions with private sector partners allowing the creation of social and affordable housing to benefit our communities. A key and vital aspect of the role and the property strategy going forward is the Diocese’s commitment to and implementation of the Net Zero Housing Strategy. The Diocese of Oxford has approved £10 million expenditure on environmental works to
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improve the carbon footprint of vicarages and better care for its clergy and will also reduce energy bills. You will be personally leading the implementation of this. The investment is part of an ambitious plan by the diocese to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2035. The appointed candidate will also be part of national working groups on social housing and environmental issues. We strongly believe in partnership, whether it is between churches at local level, schools and parishes or working with communities and the Church of England nationally. We are seeking a senior colleague with a proven track record as a respected professional in their field, a Christian who is confident and people- focused, who will work collaboratively towards the development of our strategic priorities and enable their delivery through effective management of our assets and our people. Thank you for taking the time to find out more about this key role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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Introduction from the Diocesan Secretary
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About us
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Common Vision
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Our Vision and Values
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Environmental Action
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The Portfolio
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The Director of Property Role
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Job Description
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Employee Benefits
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Application Process
Mark Humphriss Diocesan Secretary
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