Head of Property and Glebe Land

Diocese of Bath & Wells

Head of Property and Glebe Land

Location: Wells, Somerset

Package: £50,000 - £60,000

The Diocese of Bath & Wells is seeking to make the vital appointment of Head of Property & Glebe Land.

Extending across Somerset and North Devon including Bath, Wells, Exmoor, Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater and surrounding areas, the Diocese of Bath & Wells operates across 477 parishes. The Diocese incorporates a portfolio of over 3,000 acres of glebe land and more than 300 buildings including an investment portfolio (residential and commercial) and operational residential assets.

The Diocese is keen to realise the opportunity to generate additional value from its land, housing and investment portfolios. The individual appointed will be responsible for reviewing the current portfolio and devising and implementing the long-term land and property strategy, which supports the delivery of the Diocesan strategic agenda and growth of investment returns. Responsibilities include: identifying and making recommendations for property and land development, acquisitions and disposals and active asset management of the existing portfolio.

The Head of Property and Glebe Land is responsible for a team of up to eight staff including the Property Manager (Diocesan Surveyor)  , and three members of support staff, facilities co-ordinator and cleaning staff. The individual appointed will motivate and work closely with team members, to deliver the strategic direction and operational management of the property portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Property and Glebe Land, the Property Manager is in turn, responsible for the day-to-day management of the housing portfolio including planned maintenance and reactive repairs of around 250 clergy homes. As a natural leader, the appointee will mentor, empower and encourage the team to operate at their very best.

As the go to glebe land investment adviser within the organisation, the Head of Property and Glebe Land will build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders including: the clergy, the community, local landowners and developers, internal committees, diocesan staff and external consultants. The role reports directly to the CEO and an ability to think outside the box is essential.

Offering a competitive salary within the charity sector, work life balance and the opportunity to spear head the strategic direction of the Diocese’s land and property portfolio.

Closing date for applications is midnight on 17^th January 2021.

First stage interviews with MRG scheduled for w/c 18^th & 25^th January 2021.

First stage interviews with Diocese of Bath & Wells are for w/c 1^st February 2021.

For more information, including a copy of the Candidate Briefing Pack, please contact our retained advisor, Stephanie Howe (stephanie.howe@mrgpeople.co.uk) at The Management Recruitment Group on 0203 962 9900.

Whilst we welcome applications from people regardless of their background, we particularly encourage applications from those from ethnic minority backgrounds as they are currently under-represented within the organisation at this level.