The Portfolio
Provision of clergy housing is a key element of the Diocesan Board of Finance (DBF) responsibilities. The DBF housing stock comprises circa 250 occupied houses and 20 residential assets which are let on the open market (valued at £62m). The Diocese has an ongoing programme to replace older houses with more modern properties which are better suited to the needs our clergy families, being easier and more economical to maintain. In areas where no suitable replacement can be found the DBF has built new properties. Provision of houses for curates who are placed in training parishes for 3 to 4 years results in further property transactions. The Property Team runs a programme of inspections, repairs and improvements to raise the standard of diocesan clergy housing stock. This is realised through strong relationships with external contractors, builders, and architects. The Property Team is often a first point of contact with clergy arriving into the diocese. It maintains contact with clergy and their families to ensure their housing needs are met. The annual budget for repairs and improvements is over £1m. The Property Manager reports to the Head of Property and Glebe Land, who oversees several investment assets and over 3,000 acres of Glebe Land.
8
9 Property Manager (Diocesan Surveyor)
Candidate Information Pack
Made with FlippingBook - professional solution for displaying marketing and sales documents online