Property portfolio manager jobs

You will raise awareness of crime prevention and share stories about communities around the country. As we are a small team, we need to be flexible and support each other, which adds variety to the role. One day you might be creating content for our social media channels, and the next you might be welcoming a Minister to the office.

We are looking for a team-player with excellent written, verbal and digital communication skills. You’ll need to have good attention to detail and be proficient in social media and video production.

You’ll also need to be willing and able to help upskill our volunteers to be able to produce social media content. Being a national organisation across two countries, this role may require some travel to get out and about and support our members.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Asset Manager to join the inhouse Property Team at Barnardo's to manage a portfolio of properties in Central,  South West and Wales.  This is a permanent full-time position which is hybrid ( with access to regional offices) and a requirement to travel to visit properties and meet with internal stakeholders.

Come and join Barnardo's, our purpose is clear – changing childhoods and changing lives, so that children, young people and families are safe, happy, healthy and hopeful. We've been changing childhoods and changing lives for over 150 years, and we'll be here for as long as is needed.

The role is varied and encompasses responsibility for the asset management of a portfolio of properties including acquisitions, rent reviews, lease renewals, lease regears, property disposals and general professional advice on any property related matter. We work closely with our internal stakeholders  (Retail, Childrens Services and Residential) to deliver property solutions which enable them to achieve their business objectives.

It is an Essential requirement that the successful candidate will be a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and hold a full Driving licence with access to a vehicle.

If you wish to make a difference for children and young people and if you're an expert in property asset management and passionate about supporting colleagues through excellent customer service, we want to hear from you. Recruitment is delivered via our internal Talent team.

Full Time: 36.25 Hours

Ideal Candidate

• Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
• General Practice Surveying background
• Experience with day-to-day Property and Asset Management of a commercial portfolio
• Proven track record of negotiating property transactions . 
• Experience of successfully operating in a large, complex, fast paced, and geographically spread property environment.
• Ability to think outside of the box and provide strategic advice on property matters
• Understanding of property market, trends, challenges and emerging legislation.
• Evidence of active continued professional development to support delivery of the role. 

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

Pay & Reward Framework

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values.  We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. 

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. 

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours.  More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. 

Property Manager & Estate Administrator

We have an exciting opportunity for a Property Manager & Estates Administrator to join a fantastic charity and oversee the management of half of the Trust's direct let residential property portfolio of around 160 homes.

Position: Property Manager & Estate Administrator

Location: Quenington, Gloucestershire – with scope for occasional hybrid working. 

Salary: £29,000 – £33,000 

Contract: Permanent, Full time (35 hours per week)

Closing Date: Sunday 17 August 2025 at 23:59

About the role:

As Property Manager & Estate Administrator you will help the Trust uphold the highest standards of property management. You will provide general estate management administration and working closely with the Managing Agents and Finance team you will drive improvements in property management.

The role involves completing timely rent reviews within the residential portfolio, as well as effectively managing debt levels, minimising void periods, maintaining strict compliance with regulatory standards, and efficiently overseeing repairs and maintenance within budget constraints.

The role offers a blend of administrative duties and engagement with various stakeholders across the estates, playing a pivotal role in ensuring efficient operation, by offering day-to-day support to the Managing Agents.

About you:

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven individual, with excellent organisational skills to take on this interesting and varied role. You will also need to bring with you the following experience:

Essential Skills and Knowledge:

• Proven experience in property, lettings or tenancy management, ideally within a rural or estate setting
• Strong knowledge of property legislation and regulatory requirements, with ability to stay updated
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a diplomatic and personable approach
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and effective multitasking abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and property management software (e.g. Landmark)
• Skilled in negotiation, problem-solving and managing tenant and contractor relationships
• Collaborative team player with a solution-focused mind-set and a proactive approach
• Discreet, professional and capable of handling sensitive situations with maturity and integrity

If you feel you have the relevant skills and background, we would love to hear from you!

About the organisation:

The charity’s mission is to improve life chances of children and young people through a range of Outdoor Learning experiences, enabling them to learn from nature, empowering them to have a positive impact on the environment.

They are committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives, regardless of background. Safeguarding is our priority, and all appointments are subject to relevant checks.

Apply today and you will be joining a dynamic and welcoming team, where every member is valued and supported. Enjoy competitive benefits and a chance to make a real impact.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Tenant Liaison Officer, Tenancy Management Officer, Estates Management, Property Manager, Head of Estates, Tenancy Solutions Officer, Lead Tenancy Officer, Housing Management Officer, Tenancy and Estates Manager, Housing Officer, Land & Property Officer, Property Service Manager, Property Management Assistant, Lettings Officer, Property Compliance Officer, etc. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

About the role

This is a fixed-term opportunity for an experienced Charity Shop Manager to join our team at our Exeter-based charity.

This new role will combine providing support and/or absence cover to our existing shops, along with getting involved in other opportunities for growth and development across the retail team (e.g. volunteering). Working in the shops may involve working to support the shop manager, or stepping in for them at short notice (and quickly getting to grips with their shop, processes, staff, volunteers and customers). This will be balanced according to business needs.

The nature of this role means that you will need to be capable of both leading or being part of a team consisting of shop assistants and volunteers.

There will also be times when you will be working on your own or with our Head of Retail and Enterprise at our Exeter base. The most important thing is that you will be helping us to achieve and exceed business targets for sales, growth and profits.

You will be based either at one of our charity shops, or at our main base in Exeter (to be discussed at interview).

About you

We’re looking for someone with prior management experience in charity retail, and demonstrable knowledge of the sector and its challenges. You will be self-motivated, commercially aware with a creative eye for displays, and constantly seeking new business opportunities. You will be comfortable with both acting as shop manager, and supporting the existing shop team, depending on the situation.

You will have excellent interpersonal, communication and customer care skills and be a person who motivates their team and creates a safe and energetic working environment.

There is a need to travel to different shops in Exeter and East Devon (depending on business needs) so a driving licence and willingness to drive InFocus vehicles is important.

Are you passionate about building safety and ready to lead from the front? This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact as the Building Safety Manager for YMCA Thames Gateway Group. In this role you'll have the exciting challenge of shaping and leading a team focused on responding to the increased importance of building safety and compliance. You'll oversee a diverse portfolio of 38 properties, ranging from hostels and self-supported accommodation to nurseries, youth centre, a gym, and a café. You will ensure the safety, compliance, and operational integrity of these sites, directly influencing the wellbeing of the communities and beneficiaries we serve. As part of this role, you will: Build and lead a team that responds to and manages safety and compliance issues across our properties. Influence change by embedding best practices in building safety and compliance. Be pivotal in ensuring a secure environment, meeting regulatory requirements while maintaining a community-focused approach. Join us at YMCA Thames Gateway Group and play a leading role in keeping our properties safe for everyone. This is your chance to shape the future of building safety within a mission-driven organisation.

Senior Asset Manager 

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Asset Manager to join the inhouse Property Team at Barnardo's  with management responsibility for the Asset Management team.    This is a permanent full-time position which is hybrid ( with access to regional offices) and with  a requirement to travel to meet with colleagues  and  internal stakeholders.

Come and join Barnardo's, our purpose is clear – changing childhoods and changing lives, so that children, young people and families are safe, happy, healthy and hopeful. We've been changing childhoods and changing lives for over 150 years, and we'll be here for as long as is needed.

The role is varied and encompasses management responsibility for the internal Asset Management team,  delivery on strategic projects and relationship management  responsibility with key external consultants.  The Asset Management team deliver services for a large national portfolio and  work closely with our internal stakeholders  (Retail, Childrens Services and Residential) to deliver property solutions which enable them to achieve their business objectives.

It is an Essential requirement that the successful candidate will be a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and hold a full Driving licence with access to a vehicle.

If you wish to make a difference for children and young people and if you're an expert in property asset management and passionate about supporting colleagues through excellent customer service, we want to hear from you. Recruitment is delivered via our internal Talent team.

Full Time: 36.25 Hours

Ideal Candidate

• Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
• General Practice Surveying background
• Property and Asset Management experience
• Experience in managing and developing  a team
• Proven track record of negotiating property transactions . 
• Experience in managing projects
• Experience of successfully operating in a large, complex, fast paced, and geographically spread property environment.
• Ability to think outside of the box and provide strategic advice on property matters

• Understanding of property market, trends, challenges and emerging legislation.
• Evidence of active continued professional development to support delivery of the role. 

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

Pay and Reward Framework

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values.  We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.

We are seeking a faith filled, people focussed senior leader offering operational management for Christ our Hope Liverpool which includes

· Oversight of our Support Services Hub, small staff team and their spheres of work

· Strategic and efficient management of the operational, administrative, financial, HR, safeguarding and property functions of the parish.  

· Developing commercial enterprise, to contribute to our financial resilience and resource mission.

The Operations Manager will work closely with the Team Rector in developing and implementing the strategy, systems and capacity to enable the parish and its churches and worshipping communities to be effective in fulfilling the parish vision and priorities.   

We are excited by the potential of this key appointment within COHL, the scope of the work and the opportunities we believe it will unlock.  This is a developing role, that will be shaped by the postholder working with the Team Rector and others, and as such may be subject to change as new initiatives emerge and develop over time.

We believe in a generous God, from whom all things come, and He invites us to steward these gifts well.  If this is your conviction and you have the experience and skills, we’d love to hear from you. 

Ivy Rock Partners is working with a social housing organisation in Birmingham to recruit a new Treasury and Securities Manager.

Role Purpose

• Leading on treasury activities/functions, ensuring delivery of the treasury strategy and compliance with the treasury policy and relevant financial procedures and regulations
• Providing an effective and efficient treasury service across the Group.
• Providing expertise on treasury matters to Board, Committees, Executive and Leadership Group
• Assisting in the preparation of materials for ratings agencies and other external stakeholders.
• Managing the Group’s security (Asset) portfolio, ensuring accurate data and legal documentation is held for all property as required by law or through contractual relationships (i.e. with funders).
• Selecting appropriate properties for securitisation.
• Achieving the best value of the asset base through negotiations with funders, lawyers and valuers.
• This role will report into to: Head of Treasury

Direct report job titles: Treasury Specialist , Treasury Controller, Security Specialist with partnership working relationships with all members of Finance Department and others across the wider business to fulfil responsibilities.

Role Context

• The role is responsible for the provision of an efficient and effective Treasury and securitisation service for the Group, maintaining lender relationships and managing funding, security and cash flow to ensure the long-term stability of the Group.
• The role will be critical in always ensuring that sufficient funding exists to support the delivery of the approved corporate strategy and plan and underlying financial plan.
• The role will ensure whole organisational compliance with the necessary regulatory requirements, approved treasury management policies and Financial Golden Rules.
• Modelling of the potential different uses of the property security will also be required (in conjunction with other members of the Finance Team and Development and Assets colleagues).
• In addition, the role holder will be responsible for all property security related work for the Group and will build reporting (using Assetcore) and procedures for use by Treasury and the wider group as required.
• The role holder will also complete on all conditions precedent and subsequent for the funding arrangements.
• Externally, the role will work with treasury consultants, valuers, legal counsel, credit rating agencies and funders to execute a treasury management strategy covering the Group’s borrowing and investment, ensuring compliance with covenants. The role will also maintain a network with treasurers at other registered providers.
• Internally, the role will also work with finance, development, Executives, Committees and the Board to deliver sound treasury and corporate financial management.
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For more information about this role, please contact Phil Southern.

Are you a motivated professional with a knowledge of property management, including maintenance and health and safety compliance, with strong organisational and communication skills, looking for a role where you can make a real difference?

Join our Diocese Estates Team as Estates Coordinator, where you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge through training, whilst working on a diverse property portfolio including Grade II listed historical buildings.

In this role, you will:

• Organise the Diocese and Estates team, by scheduling and instructing 5 yearly cycling building condition surveys (known as Quinquennial reports) and help the Building Surveyor(s) to prioritise remedial repair works initially on Parish properties and later School Diocesan properties.
• Enable positive relationships between the Estates team and Employees in the delivery of shared tasks by providing support to raised enquiries.
• Play a key role in organising the Estates Team to manage the Diocesan Estates Portfolio.
• Use triage to fully explore and deal with initial enquiries.
• Schedule building condition report inspections with external and internal Building Surveyors
• Contractor management – Coordinate works to deliver value, meet quality and safety standards.

Location: This role is based at St. Edmund House, Bishop Crispian Way, Portsmouth, PO1 3QA. Some out of office hours and occasional travel may be required across the Diocese including the Channel Islands. You must have a clean valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.

This is an exciting time to join our friendly, busy, and supportive team as we implement our 10-year Mission Plan, shaping the future of our Diocese and the communities we serve.

Covering Hampshire, Berkshire, South Oxford, and the Channel Islands, our Diocese is home to 87 parishes and 50 schools, serving over 27,000 practising Catholics and supporting 32,000 children and their families. Our work is both challenging and deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful.

Estates Coordinator - Job Description

Main Duties

Administration

• Play a key role in organising the Estates Team to manage the Diocesan Estates Portfolio.
• Use triage to fully explore and deal with initial enquiries.
• Co-ordinate urgent and minor works processes.
• Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Negotiate effective working practices between internal and external stakeholders.
• Be accountable for and maintain an excellent audit trail for each enquiry.
• Schedule building condition report inspections with external and internal Building Surveyors.

Repairs and Maintenance

• Contractor management – Coordinate works to deliver value, meet quality and safety standards.
• Schedule contractors to carry out associated work.
• Assist with the management of minor works, repairs and maintenance.
• Assist with the management of site inspection actions.
• Assist with the responsible management of religious and listed buildings.

Residential Lettings and Hall Hire

• Assist Parishes in proactively managing income-generating residential properties and parish halls.
• Assist Parishes with managing agents so that rental properties are safe and achieve competitive rent.
• Liaise with managing agents to ensure that the best service is being provided.
• Assist Parishes with hall hire queries, coordinating the appropriate Estates Manager.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure parishes comply with all relevant Diocesan policies.
• Assist with insurance claims and annually review the extent of insurance coverage.

Professionalism and values

• Uphold and promote the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.
• Work collaboratively with the Parish Team to ensure the Parish Priest remains supported.

Estates Coordinator - Person Specification

Essential

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level of proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office and financial software.
• Knowledge of property management, including maintenance and health and safety compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with people at all levels across a variety of projects.
• Ability to negotiate improved shared working practices.
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable

• Professional property qualification
• Knowledge of the values and teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Experience working in a parish, charity, or non-profit organisation.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and data protection practices.

How to Apply

Please send a comprehensive and up to date Curriculum Vitae with a covering letter setting out your suitability for the role and motivation in applying. Please state ‘Estates Coordinator’ in your cover letter title.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 17th August, at 10pm.

We encourage an early application as we may close this advertisement at our discretion before the date stated, if a high number of applicants apply.

You will be notified shortly after the closing date, should we wish to progress your application and invite you to an interview.

The Diocese of Portsmouth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all who support the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.

You must have a valid UK Right to Work, as the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth does not offer UK Visa Sponsorship.

We're looking for an experienced, proactive, and resourceful Repairs Maintenance Manager located at our Head Office in Caledonian Road, Islington.

£50,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:

• Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
• Free DBS
• Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
• Fully paid induction programme and further training
• ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
• Online wellbeing resources
• A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
• Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

Look Ahead Care and Support own and manage a mixed portfolio of properties across London and the Home Counties. The organisation accommodates customers with a range of support needs.

The Repairs Manager will work as part of the Property Services team. Assuming day-to-day responsibility for the oversight and coordination of all repair and maintenance activities across all tenures (Supported, Unsupported, Intermediate and Market Rent).

Responsible for working collaboratively with the Customer Contact Centre to facilitate the timely and efficient completion of repairs and maintenance tasks in accordance with established standards and regulatory requirements. Offering technical expertise, whilst being a lead escalation for Contractor Management and Commercial Meetings.

The Repairs Manager ensure the timely and efficient completion of repairs and maintenance tasks in accordance with established standards and regulatory requirements.

Your exceptional organisational skills, technical expertise, and ability to communicate effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders will be vital to your success in this role. In addition to reporting to the Head of Repairs and Voids Maintenance weekly on the current position of the department in respect of Contractor Performance, Invoice Processing and Customer Satisfaction; you will maintain Line Management responsibility for the Repairs and Voids Property Inspector and Repairs & Invoice Admin and further development of any additional administrative staff.

The working hours for this role are 9.00 - 17.00, Monday - Friday.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

For a full job description, please visit our website.

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

• We focus on Excellence and innovation.
• We are Caring and Compassionate.
• We are Inclusive and Trusted.
• We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Are you a RICS or CIOB qualified Building Surveyor with a minimum of 3-5 years post qualification experience, with experience in delivering professional reports to internal clients and proven ability to successfully prioritise tasks within budget, looking for a role where your skills can make a real difference?

Join our Diocese Estates Team where you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge through training, whilst working on a diverse property portfolio including Grade II listed historical buildings.

In this role, you will:

• Assist the Diocese and Estates team, by scheduling, instructing and overseeing 5 yearly cycling building condition surveys (known as Quinquennial reports) and prioritising the resulting recommended remedial repair works by agreement with each Parish on the Diocese’s churches, halls, offices and residential properties to include listed buildings.
• Proactively reduce the current backlog of circa £28m remedial repair work resulting from building condition surveys.
• Improve the value for money spent on both the building condition surveys and the resulting repair works.
• Provide tailored project management services to ensure the professional procurement and delivery of major and minor capital projects ranging from new buildings and church campus improvements to alterations, extensions and refurbishment projects.
• Prioritise, oversee and project manage works resulting from building surveys.
• Act on Joint Contracts Tribunal construction contracts dispute resolution and prepare the information required to support the litigation of contracted works or collateral warranty claims.

Location: This role is based at St. Edmund House, Bishop Crispian Way, Portsmouth, PO1 3QA. Some out of office hours and travel are required across the Diocese including the Channel Islands. You must have a full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.

This is an exciting time to join our friendly, busy, and supportive team as we implement our 10-year Mission Plan, shaping the future of our Diocese and the communities we serve.

Covering Hampshire, Berkshire, South Oxford, and the Channel Islands, our Diocese is home to 87 parishes and 50 schools, serving over 27,000 practising Catholics and supporting 32,000 children and their families. Our work is both challenging and deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful.

Employee benefits include 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, free life assurance and employee wellbeing programme, and contributory pension scheme.

If you are inspired by the idea of working in a values-driven environment where your efforts will have a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of our mission!

Building Surveyor - Job Description

Main Duties

• Oversee and later complete building surveys on Diocese church properties.
• Prioritise, oversee and project manage works resulting from building surveys.
• Work with relevant Parish representatives to develop and implement a planned works and later preventative maintenance programmes for church properties.
• Establish best value from both Parish building surveys and the resulting works via the introduction of improved contractor selection and increasing competition.
• Developing and implementing building projects with Parishes.
• Provide tailored project management services to ensure the professional procurement and delivery of major and minor capital projects ranging from new buildings and church campus improvements to alterations, extensions and refurbishment projects.
• Act on Joint Contracts Tribunal construction contracts dispute resolution and prepare the information required to support the litigation of contracted works or collateral warranty claims.
• Be accountable for and submit individual proposal reports, block program updates and general performance reports to the Parish, Director of Estates and Diocesan Committees as required.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure parishes comply with all relevant Diocesan policies.
• Assist with insurance claims and annually review the extent of insurance coverage.

Professionalism and values

• Uphold and promote the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.
• Work collaboratively with the Parish Team to ensure the Parish Priest remains supported.

Building Surveyor - Person Specification

Essential

• RICS or CIOB qualified Building Surveyor with a minimum of 3-5 years post qualification experience.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering high quality professional reports to internal clients.
• Proven ability to successfully prioritise tasks within available budgets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with people at all levels.
• Ability to provide and maintain trusted advice to lay persons.
• High level of proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office and financial software.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of building pathology, property management, including maintenance and health and safety compliance.
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the values and teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Experience working in a parish, charity or non-profit organisation.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and data protection practices.
• Knowledge of Listed Buildings.

How to Apply

Please send a comprehensive and up to date Curriculum Vitae with a covering letter setting out your suitability for the role and motivation in applying. Please state ‘Building Surveyor’ in your cover letter title.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 17th August, at 10pm.

We encourage an early application as we may close this advertisement at our discretion before the date stated, if a high number of applicants apply.

You will be notified shortly after the closing date, should we wish to progress your application and invite you to an interview.

The Diocese of Portsmouth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all who support the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.

You must have a valid UK Right to Work, as the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth does not offer UK Visa Sponsorship.

As Senior Grants Manager, Environment and Communities, you will identify, assess, and manage grants that contribute to these evolving areas of interest. 

A particular focus of the role will be developing strategic grants and partnerships that contribute to Environmental Sustainability.  This is a developing area of interest, supporting activity that restores the natural environment and enabling practices such as nature friendly farming and community growing.  Current grantees include the Sustainable Food Trust, the Wildlife Trust, and local farmer clusters.  

The Foundation has recently launched a ‘Green Fund’ pilot, supporting Buckinghamshire grantees to deliver progress in environmental sustainability.  The role will lead on the delivery of this programme.

As well as developing relationships with external stakeholders you will also closely collaborate with colleagues, making connections between grants and activities at Waddesdon Manor.  In particular, working closely with the Rothschild Foundation’s Sustainability and Conservation Department and the Education & Learning Department.

The role will also support the development and assessment of grants to the Rothschild Foundation’s Community Fund which is open to not for profit organisations in Buckinghamshire who support local communities, with a particular focus on disadvantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic development of our Environment programme, including current explorations in community growing, nature friendly farming and nature restoration.
• Leading on the delivery of a ‘Green Fund’ pilot, supporting grantees and funded activities.  This will include working closely with the Evaluation and Impact Manager and Operations Manager to review the programme and make recommendations for future delivery to Grants Committee
• Maintaining an overview of the portfolio of ‘Environment’ grants, sharing learning and identifying connections across grantees
• Keeping up to date on sector development, identify funding gaps, and emerging opportunities.
• Identifying and supporting potential applicants, conducting visits, guiding proposal development, and ensuring due diligence standards are met
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with grantees, conducting six-monthly catch up conversations, visiting funded activity and acting as a ‘critical friend’
• Supporting the delivery of our Communities funding, including assessment of applications to the Community Fund and occasional Trustee related community grants
• Producing regular updates for Trustees, including project updates and data insights, and contribute to creative ways of sharing the impact of our funding

You will be a great fit if...

You are a highly motivated, dynamic, and experienced individual with experience in thinking and working strategically. You will also be used to taking the lead to develop new areas of work, and have experience working in environmental or conservation sectors with a strong understanding of nature-based solutions and ecological restoration.

You have a genuine commitment to tackling inequality and supporting under represented groups as well.

Please view our full job description for more details.

The Organisation

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats, and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park, and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces, including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK, with tens of millions of visits every year.

We are now looking for an Estates Support Officer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week.

The Benefits

• Salary of £33,666 - £38,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offices in a beautiful location

This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented estates or finance administrator to join our dedicated organisation.

You’ll gain unparalleled insight into the workings of a nationally treasured estate, building meaningful connections with a range of stakeholders while supporting property transactions across some of London’s most iconic and historic green spaces.

What’s more, you will also benefit from a collaborative working environment with access to excellent learning and development opportunities designed to help you flourish in your career.

The Role

As an Estates Support Officer, you will maintain and co-ordinate the day-to-day administrative and financial operations that support the management of our diverse and high-profile property portfolio.

Specifically, you will help keep the estates database accurate and up to date, managing the Estates mailbox as the first point of contact for property-related enquiries, and providing vital support to Estate Managers in the co-ordination of leases, licences and financial procedures.

In addition, you’ll monitor and report on workflow progression, oversee rent collection and financial commitments, and work closely with the Finance team to support invoicing processes and annual reporting requirements.

Additionally, you will:

• Co-ordinate documentation and track compliance with internal property procedures
• Prepare meeting documentation, take minutes, and follow up on actions
• Process ad hoc licences and distribute property-related correspondence
• Support income forecasting and assist with budget preparation
• Maintain the team’s Risk Register and ensure mitigation actions are reviewed regularly
• Represent the Estates team in internal forums and support stakeholder communications

About You

To be considered as an Estates Support Officer, you will need:

• A strong administrative background with experience in estates/property or finance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, database management systems, and finance systems
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem solving, data and record management
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build rapport with stakeholders
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Strong report writing, mathematical and analytical skills
• A Level 3 qualification or above in Business Administration, Property Management, Finance or related field (or equivalent relevant experience)
• GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English at grade C/4 or above

Other organisations may call this role Property Administrator, Estates Assistant, Estates Administrator, Estates Finance Officer, or Estates and Property Support Officer.

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The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

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This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Health and Safety Advisor to join a well-established Health and Safety Team with a varied health and safety portfolio based from our  Head Office at Stockport with travel across the country.  You will work with many different teams across Creative Support to help services undertake work activities in a safe way. You will provide advice, support services and go out to our services around the UK. You will be expected to work closely with colleagues to support Creative Support’s health and safety and risk management policies, procedures and systems. The main focus of your role will be to:

- Conduct planned health and safety inspections and audits

- Carry out responsive inspections and safety reviews

- Undertake specific risk assessments and devise risk management plans

- Produce written inspection and other reports on a timely basis

- Contribute to health and safety related training

- Provide practical and professional health and safety advice and assistance to staff.

You will need the following qualities and skills:

- You enjoy helping people and solving problems

- You have excellent attention to detail

- You have some knowledge of social care or property services.

- You are confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and databases.

- You display a professional and confident approach in dealing with people.

- Good written communication skills

- You will need to flexible and adaptable.

- You're happy with travelling to different locations and complete on-site inspections and visits

- Experience of working within a health and safety role or compliance role would be an advantage.

This role offers the chance to work within a rewarding environment and have the responsibility of supporting and managing the Health and Safety function while making improvements to process, practices and procedures. This role will require you to spend time away from the office in services during the week.  The general working pattern will be Monday to Friday with very occasional travel on the weekend. The working pattern and hours are flexible due to the nature of the role however you must be prepared to travel and work form the office. This role is also open to candidates who would like to job share.  We will support employees to complete the NEBOSH Award if not already achieved

Other benefits include:

- Comprehensive induction,

- Ongoing fully funded professional training to develop your career.

- Friendly, open, flexible work culture,

- Mileage allowance or travel and hotel expenses reimbursed,

- 33  days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays

- Company sick pay scheme,

- Electronic ICT equipment provided,

- Free Life Insurance Scheme,

- Weekly management support from the Health and Safety Manager,

- Full Corporate Support from an established Not for Profit Provider,

- Exclusive online retail discounts scheme,

- Free Employee Assistance service,

Permanent contract/ Full-time up to 37.5 hours or Part time minimum of 22.5 hours per week

Please check the attached job description for full details.

About Creative Support

Creative Support is a dynamic, charitable organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care and support needs across England. We are also a Registered Provider of Social Housing with over 1,000 tenants with support needs in properties that we own or manage. We are regulated by the CQC and HCA and must demonstrate high standards of health and safety compliance. As a large employer of over 5,000 staff we seek to promote high standards of safety awareness and good practice.

Vacancy Reference Number: 84072

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.