The LDF owns (in various forms) c. 3,500 properties of which c.1,800 relate to parish life and a small group of 30 closed churches. The portfolio represents different forms of ownership: Incumbent, PCC, Fund, Glebe, the Diocesan Fund and property owned by aligned charities. Much of the property is not directly within our ownership but held by the diocese on behalf of other parties. There will be the need to negotiate with diverse parties forming the different ownerships and to be aware of the different legal frameworks, both secular and ecclesiastical property law applies. Other work within the role includes guiding PCCs, Incumbents and Arch- deacons on their rights regarding neighbouring development and ensur- ing all potential income is secured with Rights of Lights, Access and Over sail licences. The property is hugely varied in its nature, a high number of listed buildings, most of which are ‘place makers’ and form the visual centre piece of a conservation area including closed churches, parish halls, and burial grounds. The property requires different levels of management. A number of the leases are linked with repair liability, and in many cases the work includes managing risk and reputational damage. The full-time role now being recruited will work with two part-time asset managers and will coordinate and manage this vital workflow and report to the Director of Parish Property.
Job Description EMPLOYER : The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) JOB TITLE : Head of Asset Management - Parish Property Support RESPONSIBLE TO : Director of Parish Property Support RESPONSIBLE FOR : 3 staff equivalent to 1.5 FT members of staff. Managing external advisers – (condition surveys, legal advice, valuation advice) Working with a portfolio of approximately 100 pieces of property within the direct owner- ship of the LDF including 30 Grade I and II* buildings in exceptionally poor condition. ADVISORY CAPACITY : 402 parishes where the LDF holds for PCCs approximately 1,800 different types of property (residential, commercial, open space, access rights, etc.)
Overview The Church of England Diocese of London comprises of 402 parishes within some 450 church buildings located north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. The Diocese conducts its financial affairs through different corporate bodies. The main body is the London Dioce- san Fund (LDF). Due to the volume of projects and other calls of the time of the Director of Parish Property Support, a Head of Asset Management is required to take on the days to day responsibility of a number of projects and to drive these projects through to completion.
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