36 Property services officer jobs

Office & Property Compliance Administrator

Part-time permanent – Initially 3 days (21 hours) pw/ (0.6 FTE) subject to review after 6 months

£30,000 FTE (£18,000 for 0.6 FTE)

Office base Liverpool Street/Moorgate – Commonweal operates a flexible hybrid working policy requiring staff to attend the office base at least 2 days per week, one of which is our Tuesday anchor day when all staff are in the office.

Commonweal is an independent charity, with a small core staff team of 9, overseen by a voluntary Board of Trustees, working to investigate, pilot and champion housing based solutions to social injustice. Using our charitable resources, we provide experts and partner organisations with the opportunity to trial and test new approaches designed to enhance housing equality and justice. Independently evaluating each of our projects we share our experiences, using this learning to inspire new thinking. Through the replication of what works and the lessons from what doesn’t, we influence changes in policy and practice. In addition, we commission other research identifying and spotlighting new areas of housing injustice.

Commonweal owns a small portfolio of properties that are leased to our project partners – charities, housing and support organisations delivering services to people experiencing housing injustice. This role will be central to ensuring that we fulfil our responsibilities as a property owner and that our partners and managing agents meet their property and compliance obligations.

You will maintain oversight of key property compliance requirements, ensuring certificates, inspections and other documentation are in place and up to date, proactively following up outstanding actions and escalating issues where necessary. Working closely with our managing agents, retained surveyor, contractors and project partners, you will help ensure we have an accurate and up-to-date picture of our properties, including repairs and planned works, void properties and those being prepared for occupation.

Commonweal also periodically buys and sells properties as new projects begin and others come to an end. You will provide administrative coordination for these processes, liaising with estate agents, solicitors and other professional advisers and helping to keep actions and deadlines on track.

Alongside our property portfolio, the Office & Property Compliance Administrator will coordinate and deliver the core administration that underpins Commonweal's work. This varied role brings together governance and Board administration, property and compliance coordination, and oversight of our office systems and environment.

You will:

• Manage the compliance administration of our property portfolio, maintaining accurate records of compliance requirements, certificates, inspections, key dates and associated documentation.
• Proactively monitor outstanding property actions, repairs and works, liaising with managing agents, our surveyor, contractors and project partners to obtain updates, follow up overdue actions and escalate concerns where necessary.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date information on the status of our properties, including voids, outstanding works and readiness for occupation, providing reliable information for operational and Board reporting.
• Provide administrative coordination for property acquisitions and disposals, liaising with estate agents, solicitors and other professional advisers and tracking actions through to completion.
• Provide high-quality governance support to our Board of Trustees, including scheduling meetings, collating agendas and papers, circulating Board packs and taking accurate minutes.
• Oversee the smooth running of our office, including IT and supplier contracts and health & safety administration.
• Act as a first point of contact for general enquiries and provide reliable administrative support to the CEO, DCEO and wider team.

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience of supporting Boards or committees, including minute-taking.
• Experience of property, housing, lettings or compliance administration, or demonstrable experience of managing detailed records, actions and deadlines within another regulated environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate and reliable information.
• A proactive approach – someone who is comfortable following up outstanding actions, chasing information and identifying when something needs attention or escalation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence working with suppliers, contractors and other external organisations.
• A collaborative and professional style and the ability to work effectively as part of a small team.

Previous knowledge of property compliance requirements would be an advantage, but we are equally interested in candidates with strong transferable administrative and coordination skills and the ability to develop their property knowledge.

This is a varied and important role at the heart of Commonweal, helping to ensure that our properties, governance and organisational systems are well managed, accurate and compliant, and that colleagues and Trustees have the reliable information they need.

Closing date 22nd September 2026

Interviews will be held w/c 28th September in person at our London office. 

Please ensure your covering letter is tailored to this specific role and describe how you meet the person specification (attached) and include your relevant experience.

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Citizens Advice St Albans District (CASTAD) to recruit its new Chief Executive Officer.

CASTAD provides free, confidential, impartial and independent advice to help people overcome their problems. We campaign on the issues that matter to them when their voices need to be heard.

We want to see a world where no one suffers through ignorance of their rights and responsibilities, or an inability to pursue them; and where the underlying causes of people’s problems have been eliminated.

As Chief Executive, you will:

• Deliver high-quality client services to approximately 9,000 users per annum.
• Ensure financial resources are in place to run the service.
• Work with the Trustee Board to define and lead the future strategy and sustainability of CASTAD.
• Execute the agreed strategy by ensuring a detailed and measurable Business Plan is in place, regularly tracked, and reported on.

If you are inspired and excited by what CASTAD does, we’d love to hear from you.

Job title: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: circa £50,000 - £55,000 p.a.
Contract: Permanent / Full-time
Location: Citizens Advice St Albans and District, The Civic Centre, St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3JE. (Flexible working will be considered.)

How to apply: Please review the Recruitment Pack for further information about CASTAD, the CEO position and for details on how to apply.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 19 October 2026

Both CASTAD and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Self-Employed Associate - Building Surveyor

Based in the Midlands & North of England

Key details

• Salary: 50% to 60% of market value of survey report
• Start date: By mutual agreement
• Location: Home-based, with travel for site visits as required
• Working hours: Flexible, subject to agreed project deadlines
• Reporting to: Head of Property Consultancy
• Qualification: RICS-qualified Chartered Surveyor

• Professional indemnity insurance:  The post holder falls within the definition of ‘Person Employed’ and is therefore included within our PI insurance.

• DBS clearance: Provided by the Ethical Property Foundation

About the Ethical Property Foundation

The Ethical Property Foundation is the UK’s only dedicated property advice charity for the voluntary sector. We provide expert, independent property advice and education to more than 900 organisations each year.

We are seeking experienced self-employed Chartered Building Surveyors to join our team and lead project based opportunities, typical surveys include:

• Schedule of Condition
• Building surveys
• Planned Preventative Maintenance schedules

The role

We’re seeking Chartered Building Surveyors (or equivalent) with:

• Strategic thinking and reporting skills
• General practice and building surveying skills

You’ll need excellent communication skills to engage and empower our clients—many of whom support vulnerable people in challenging circumstances—and the ability to investigate, analyse, and propose practical property solutions.

Our Associate Property Advisers work flexibly from home, with occasional client site visits across England, Wales, and Scotland. Charitable rates for reports and surveys usually at 50% to 60% of market value.

Skills and experience

· educated to degree level or with equivalent academic or employment experience 

· Chartered Surveyor or equivalent professional qualification 

· minimum of fifteen years’  experience 

· experience of providing advice, including by phone / email 

· experience of communicating a technical subject to the lay person 

· experience of residential and commercial property sectors 

· a proven track record in the delivery of high-quality outputs 

· knowledge or experience of building surveys from a charity perspective 

· experience of working as a consultant 

· interest in, and appreciation of, ethical considerations relating to property 

· experience of working in a small team 

· excellent written and spoken communication skills and computer literate 

What we offer

Our clients support a diverse range of causes and manage every type of property imaginable. In the past year, we’ve advised on office buildings, church premises, oast houses, former schools, libraries, theatres, fields, industrial units, and more.

You’ll be part of a team of extraordinary senior property professionals who share a passion for making a positive impact.

Deadline for Applications:

Thursday 1st October with Interviews being held remotely on Teams on Thursday 15th October.

Your covering letter should explain:

• Why you would like to work with the Ethical Property Foundation.
• What you can offer our clients.
• Your voluntary sector and professional experience.

The Ethical Property Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Self-Employed Associate – General Practice Surveyor

Based in the Midlands & North of England

Key details

• Salary: £250 per day.
• Start date: By mutual agreement
• Location: Home-based, with travel for site visits as required
• Working hours: Flexible, subject to agreed project deadlines
• Reporting to: Head of Property Consultancy
• Qualification: RICS-qualified Chartered Surveyor

• Professional indemnity insurance:  The post holder falls within the definition of ‘Person Employed’ and is therefore included within our PI insurance.

• DBS clearance: Provided by the Ethical Property Foundation

About the Ethical Property Foundation

The Ethical Property Foundation is the UK’s only dedicated property advice charity for the voluntary sector. We provide expert, independent property advice and education to more than 900 organisations each year.

We are seeking an experienced self-employed Chartered Surveyor to join our team and lead development and project management work.

The role

We’re seeking Chartered General Practice Surveyors with experience in:

• Lease renewals and rent review advice
• Development of client property strategies
• Options appraisals
• Property acquisition advice
• Property disposal advice

You’ll need excellent communication skills to engage and empower our clients—many of whom support vulnerable people in challenging circumstances—and the ability to investigate, analyse, and propose practical property solutions.

Skills and experience

· educated to degree level or with equivalent academic or employment experience 

· Chartered Surveyor or equivalent professional qualification 

· minimum of fifteen years’  experience 

· experience of providing advice, including by phone / email 

· experience of communicating a technical subject to the lay person 

· experience of residential and commercial property sectors 

· a proven track record in the delivery of high-quality outputs 

· knowledge or experience of building surveys from a charity perspective 

· experience of working as a consultant 

· interest in, and appreciation of, ethical considerations relating to property 

· experience of working in a small team 

· excellent written and spoken communication skills and computer literate 

What we offer

Our clients support a diverse range of causes and manage every type of property imaginable. In the past year, we’ve advised on office buildings, church premises, oast houses, former schools, libraries, theatres, fields, industrial units, and more.

You’ll be part of a team of extraordinary senior property professionals who share a passion for making a positive impact.

Deadline for Applications:

Thursday 1st October with interviews being held remotely on Teams on Thursday 15th October.

Your covering letter should explain:

• Why you would like to work with the Ethical Property Foundation.
• What you can offer our clients.
• Your voluntary sector and professional experience.

Self-Employed Associate – National Project Manager

Key details

• Salary: £250 per day
• Start date: By mutual agreement
• Location: Home-based, with travel for site visits as required
• Working hours: Flexible, subject to agreed project deadlines
• Reporting to: Head of Property Consultancy
• Qualification: RICS-qualified Chartered Surveyor

• Professional indemnity insurance:  The post holder falls within the definition of ‘Person Employed’ and is therefore included within our PI insurance.

• DBS clearance: Provided by the Ethical Property Foundation

About the Ethical Property Foundation

The Ethical Property Foundation is the UK’s only dedicated property advice charity for the voluntary sector. We provide expert, independent property advice and education to more than 900 organisations each year.

We are seeking an experienced self-employed Chartered Surveyor to join our team and lead development and project management work.

The role

As Associate – National Project Manager, you will lead development projects from inception to completion, provide strategic advice to clients and oversee project teams and consultants.

This role would suit an experienced Chartered Surveyor with strong project management expertise, commercial awareness and a proven record of delivering development projects.

Skills and experience

You will have:

• Chartered Surveyor status and at least 10 years’ professional experience.
• Significant project and development management experience.
• A proven record of delivering projects from inception to completion.
• Experience managing design teams and external consultants.
• Experience leading development project teams.
• The ability to prepare and interpret development appraisals.
• Strong knowledge of planning and its impact on development projects.
• Commercial understanding of development costs, programmes, risk and viability.
• Experience advising on specifications and occupier requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisation and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.

What we offer

• A senior role with significant responsibility and autonomy.
• The opportunity to work on varied national development projects.
• Strong client-facing and leadership opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Flexible, home-based working with travel as required.
• Opportunities for professional development and progression.

Deadline for Applications:

Thursday 1st October with Interviews being held remotely on Teams on Thursday 15th October.

Your covering letter should explain:

• Why you would like to work with the Ethical Property Foundation.
• What you can offer our clients.
• Your voluntary sector and professional experience.

The Ethical Property Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

This vital role within the Landmark Trust’s fundraising team focuses on delivering excellent supporter engagement across the Landmark Friends, Lundy Friends and Marisco Club supporter schemes. You will manage the day-to-day administration of these groups with the highest standards of supporter care and deliver a programme of small events and communications to engage and retain these supporters. Working closely with the Development Manager (Patrons) and other colleagues in Development, you will also support the delivery of events for the Landmark Patrons, and other supporters as needed.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in giving high-quality customer service, with strong communication skills and a keen attention to detail. You will be comfortable speaking to supporters on the phone and at in-person at events, drafting personalised letters and emails, and managing various administrative tasks. While fundraising experience isn’t essential, you will bring experience of a customer-facing or supporter-focused role, excellent organisational skills and, ideally, of working with databases. An interest in the charity sector, and heritage in particular, would be an advantage.

This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone looking to develop a career in fundraising and supporter engagement within a unique heritage organisation.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supporter engagement, stewardship and recruitment

• Deliver excellent supporter care, responding to enquiries, welcoming new Friends and Lundy supporters and building relationships to ensure that all supporters feel valued and appreciated, and to grow and retain the Landmark and Lundy supporter base.
• Support donor stewardship activities, including drafting timely thank-you communications, responding to email and telephone enquiries, assisting with the production of regular newsletters, and impact stories.
• Work alongside the Development Manager (Patrons) to promote all the Landmark Trust’s supporter schemes to existing Landmark contacts and new audiences.
• Work alongside the Development Manager (Patrons) and the Lundy Managing Director on Lundy supporter recruitment, promoting the Lundy schemes to the islands’ visitors, followers, and new audiences.

Event coordination and delivery

• Work alongside the Development Manager (Patrons) to:

1. coordinate the regular programme of online talks for all supporter schemes
2. plan, coordinate and deliver the regular programme of in person events for Landmark Friends, including site visits to Landmark properties and other places of interest.

• Support the Development Manager (Patrons) with the delivery of the Patrons event programme.
• Work within the wider Development team to assist with the planning and delivery of other supporter events, as required e.g. during the fundraising phase of a project.
• Manage event logistics including invitations, RSVPs, guest lists, internal safety and briefing materials and liaising with venues.
• Represent the Landmark Trust, with other members of the Development team, at events.

Data management and administration

• Maintain accurate supporter records within the CRM system, ensuring that data held is accurate, up to date and in line with current best practice in the sector.
• Assist with reporting on fundraising performance and campaigns.

Communications

• Support the creation of engaging content for all supporter schemes across email, digital, and print channels.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in the Marketing and Engagement teams to support social media posts and wider Landmark communications relating to the supporter schemes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in Marketing, and external agencies, as required, to produce the annual Landmark calendar.

General

• To work closely and harmoniously with colleagues in all respects
• To comply with the Key Principles and Behaviours of the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice, and other aspects of the Code pertinent to this role.
• To appreciate, and work within, the organisation’s culture, values and behaviours.
• To conduct all activities in a manner which promotes and enhances the Landmark Trust’s character and reputation.
• Landmark is an equal opportunities employer. All staff are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
• All staff are expected to fulfil their duties with due regard to their own health and safety and that of others.
• To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required in the post.

This is a fixed term contract of 3 months, for 21 hours per week. 

The Supported Housing Service Manager is responsible for leading and managing supported housing services, ensuring high-quality, safe, and person-centred support for residents with diverse needs, including mental health, young people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Providing both strategic oversight and operational management to ensure services are compliant, effective, and aligned with organisational objectives and contractual requirements.
• Embedding trauma-informed and psychologically informed approaches across services, enabling residents to develop independence, improve wellbeing, and achieve goals in employment, training, education, and life skills.
• Leading service performance, development, and growth while maintaining strong relationships with commissioners, landlords, and other stakeholders.
• Ensuring financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and delivery of positive outcomes for residents.

The Services

Service 1 - Mental health supported housing service: Adults living with moderate to severe mental health conditions, many of whom have experienced trauma, social exclusion, homelessness, substance misuse or other complex needs. Some residents may present with behaviours associated with their mental health, including heightened anxiety, emotional dysregulation, suicidal ideation, self-neglect or periods of crisis. The successful candidate must be comfortable working within these settings. 

Service 2 - LGBTQ+ supported housing service. We provide both shared and self-contained accommodation, commissioned by LB Haringey, offering housing and tailored support to LGBTQI+ adults aged 25 and over.
This service supports individuals who may face challenges within mainstream homelessness provision due to their sexual orientation or gender identity, as well as those who have expressed a preference to live within an LGBTQI+-specific environment.

Our Organisation

Causeway is a London living wage employer, with a competitive pension scheme. We also offer an employee assistance programme that provides free financial, legal, and mental health advice and support to our employees. We provide core training, and continuous learning and development throughout your career with us. 

Are you a highly organised brand and creative professional who knows how to write a great brief and turn it into high-quality work? Do you enjoy bringing together colleagues, designers and suppliers to deliver creative projects that strengthen a brand and engage audiences?

The Royal College of Radiologists is looking for a talented Brand and Creative Officer to help bring our brand to life. Working closely with our Brand Manager and colleagues across the organisation, you'll play a key role in ensuring everything we produce reflects our values, strengthens our reputation, and engages our members and stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines creative thinking with strong project management and stakeholder management skills. You’ll be comfortable creating assets when needed, but just as importantly you’ll know how to write a creative brief, coordinate teams and keep projects moving from brief to deliver.

What you'll do:

• Manage creative and brand projects from brief to delivery, coordinating stakeholders, designers, agencies, suppliers, timelines and budgets.
• Act as a brand guardian, providing practical advice on our visual identity, positioning, messaging and tone of voice.
• Work closely with our in-house designer and external creative partners to deliver high-quality, engaging work that meets the brief and strengthens the RCR brand.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation, understanding colleagues’ needs and confidently advising, influencing and constructively challenging where needed.
• Manage relationships with design agencies and creative suppliers, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget.
• Create and adapt accessible, on-brand assets and templates using Canva and other design software.
• Support the branding and promotion of RCR events, helping us maximise engagement before, during and after each event.
• Manage branded templates and maintain an effective digital library of images and creative assets.

What you'll need:

• Experience managing creative projects from brief through to delivery, including coordinating timelines, stakeholders, suppliers and competing priorities.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to keep multiple projects moving while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• A good understanding of brand strategy, visual identity and tone of voice, and experience maintaining brand consistency across different channels and touchpoints.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to give clear advice, manage expectations and build effective relationships at all levels.
• Experience working with design agencies or creative suppliers, including briefing work, giving constructive feedback and managing delivery against deadlines and budgets.
• A high level of proficiency in Canva, with the ability to create and adapt professional, engaging and on-brand assets and templates.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign.
• Excellent attention to detail, sound judgement and a proactive, solutions-focused approach

At the RCR, you'll be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation that works to improve patient care and support excellence in clinical radiology and oncology. You'll have the opportunity to shape and strengthen a respected national brand while developing your skills within a supportive and ambitious team.

Ready to make an impact? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us bring the RCR brand to life.

When you join us:

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and medical specialties
• Hybrid working – up to 60% remote
• Modern working environment with home‑working equipment provided
• Generous annual leave, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave (maternity, paternity and adoption) for those with 2+ years continuous service 
• Excellent pension scheme
• Sabbaticals (5+ years’ service) and secondment opportunities
• Interest‑free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long service recognition awards

Job purpose

Being part of this essential service is rewarding and positively life-changing for everyone involved. If you are a values-driven person and are looking for a new challenge with a progressive organisation, then we would love to hear from you.

Our multiple on-site Learning Disability Supported Living teams provide 24-hour support in a variety of locations across Oldham. We offer bespoke packages to people with a learning and/or physical disability and enduring mental health problems either in a small, shared home or a larger property where residents live within self-contained accommodation. We work with individuals in a person-centred way, enabling them to maintain a safe and healthy lifestyle.

We are looking for caring, creative, energetic people to join our team. People with integrity and a drive to learn and further their own capabilities, contributing in turn to an outstanding service delivered alongside their colleagues.

Key responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to staff team(s), ensuring the provision of high-quality person-centred care within an enabling and encouraging environment in which the people we support can develop and thrive.
• Set, deliver and maintain the highest standards of care, including developing positive outcome-based care plans, supportive risk assessments, effective medication management and infection prevention and control routines and the provision of dignified and respectful personal care services.
• To champion the needs of people we support, liaising with families, working with other professionals in multi-disciplinary teams and supporting all areas of financial management.
• You will be responsible for the operational management and quality of the service. You are expected to collaborate with the housing provider, local authority and other stakeholders. You will ensure that Care Quality Commission (CQC) care standards are met and the highest level of customer service is provided.

Please download the vacancy Information Pack for full details of the role, including a Role Profile, Person Specification, Terms and Conditions and details of MioCare’s additional Staff Rewards package.

Voids & Lettings Officer

£31,712.57 per annum

Cambridge, CB24 9ZR

Full-Time

Permanent 

35 hours per week – office based - required to work each day Monday to Friday

What you’ll do

Be responsible for coordinating the voids and lettings process with Housing, Property Services, Contractors, Local Authorities, and Customers to ensure properties are relet within our clients agreed targets and with the relevant compliance/safety certification.

Be responsible for co-ordinating mutual exchange process, applications received from customers, liaising with Housing Officers and other landlords to ensure accurate decisions are made within target with the relevant compliance/safety certification received.

Make or recommend changes to make continuous improvements in service delivery, to ensure that services provided offer best value for money and comply with our clients targets and standards.

Ensure the voids, lettings and mutual exchange process meets all regulatory and audit requirements.

Provide effective, accurate and high-quality advice and information to customers making enquiries about a range of housing management issues, including housing and tenancy advice.

About You:

1. Previous experience in an administrative role preferably involving either letting, voids and mutual exchanges.

2. Previous experience of working co-operatively in partnership to deliver services.

3. Experience in contributing to change, reviewing or designing processes.

4. Competent in the use of MS Office packages (including Word, Excel, Outlook).

5. A good working knowledge of computer software applications to provide a range of technical and administrative support.

Closing Date: Midnight Wednesday 30 September 2026

Interview Date: w/c 5 October 2026

Are you an experienced operational leader who thrives on making organisations run brilliantly behind the scenes?

Southwark Charities is entering an exciting new chapter. With a £100m property portfolio, a growing grant programme and the development of 64 new almshouses, we're looking for an exceptional Head of Resources to lead the systems and processes that keep our charity strong.

Reporting to the CEO, you'll oversee finance, HR, IT, governance, property compliance, contracts and organisational systems, ensuring the charity operates efficiently, remains compliant and is well positioned for future growth. You'll work in a small, dedicated team while working closely with colleagues to deliver outstanding services for older people across Southwark.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys improving processes, managing change and finding practical solutions. You'll bring experience in operations, finance or corporate services, excellent organisational skills and the confidence to work across multiple disciplines.

If you're looking for a varied senior role where your expertise will have a direct impact on people's lives and the future of a respected historic charity, we'd love to hear from you.

The Head of Operations will provide strategic leadership and oversight of HEY Smile Foundation’s governance arrangements, organisational systems and infrastructure, human resources and culture, and buildings and facilities. The role will ensure Smile has the people, processes, controls and resources to deliver its purpose reliably and respond confidently to future opportunities. Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, the postholder will translate organisational strategy into a clear operational plan, strengthen accountability and lead improvements across the charity. They will provide the CEO and trustees with timely information, assurance and practical recommendations on operational performance, capacity and risk.

This is a senior leadership role combining strategic oversight with the ability to secure delivery through colleagues, managers and specialist providers. The postholder will establish clear responsibilities, standards and reporting, intervening directly where necessary and building capacity so that routine delivery does not depend on the CEO.

The Vacancy

This exciting role combines supporting the management of Methodist historic places of worship and other spaces across Britain with interpretation and audience development. The Methodist Heritage Officer will advocate for Methodist Heritage, contribute to delivering the Methodist Heritage Strategy 2026-2032 and work towards our historic spaces being sustainable, welcoming and engaging. For example, you will aim to develop and promote a compelling and integrated missional visitor offer with our museums, and resource the pilgrimage opportunities offered by our historic chapels.

About You

We are seeking an experienced Christian heritage professional, who is passionate about the development of Methodist Heritage and its use as a tool to deliver contemporary Christian mission. You will work with our four nationally accredited museums, but also with our many other heritage sites and historic chapels. Working with the expert volunteers in the Methodist Heritage Committee and teams at our heritage sites, as well as Connexional (national) staff team colleagues in archives, property and communications, for example, you will be someone who can ensure coordinated best practice for the Church in heritage management in relation to historic properties, advise on collection care and develop engaging interpretation and outreach.

This role has an occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

We are also open to considering remote/homeworking arrangements (salary may vary accordingly).

If you meet most of the requirements, we encourage you to apply; transferable skills and experience will also be taken into consideration.

Disclosure and Barring Service

An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this position.  The Methodist Church will cover the associated costs.

Informal Enquiries

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Jo Hibbard, Director of Heritage & Art .

For questions or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please email HR Team.

Key Dates

Closing Date for Applications: 1 October 2026

Interviews (on-site in London): 12 October 2026

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received. 

Finance Director

Hours of work 30 hrs / 4 days per week, permanent contract

Based Newhaven, with some hybrid working available after completing induction

Starting Salary £65K per annum pro rata

Sussex Community Development Association (SCDA) has been supporting people and communities to thrive for over 28 years. We deliver a range of projects, services & activities aimed at improving economic stability and opportunity, health and wellbeing, and addressing loneliness, social isolation and social cohesion.  Come & join our flexible, inclusive and friendly organisation in this crucial role, and help make a difference!

Are you an experienced senior level finance decision maker with broad cross sector knowledge, who demonstrates excellent communication skills, and wants to use your skills to support a community facing organisation? If so, we would welcome your interest and application!

You will be a qualified accountant with an understanding of the complexities of working within the 3rd sector funding framework.  With responsibility for providing expert strategic financial advice and professional input right across the organisation, you will ensure the finances of the Charity run smoothly and efficiently.  You will consider the wider internal and external factors presented to you by our internal knowledge experts alongside the financial position to support the delivery of SCDA’s services and enterprises, and which fulfil the organisation’s mission and values.

As a manager you will also provide effective leadership, operational support and direction to the well-regarded finance team.

Providing sound financial, contract & risk management advice and ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and audit requirements, you will contribute to the strategic leadership of the charity as an active member of our Senior Management Team.

We are looking for people to join our team who have the qualities and skills we feel would most benefit our internal and external clients; professionalism, empathy, kindness and understanding. In return, we understand people want to work in a supportive environment with friendly colleagues. We offer a flexible, hybrid approach to delivery wherever possible, annual leave of 25 days per year pro rata plus bank holidays and sick pay from the start (increasing with service), additional sick pay for planned operations and recovery, a pension scheme, bereavement leave, and managers who are available to you… plus a day off for your birthday!

Interviews will be held in Newhaven.

Closing date: 5pm on Sunday 27th September 2026

1st stage interviews: Wednesday 7th October 2026 / 2nd stage interviews: Wednesday 14th October 2026

You may think that you’re not a 100% match to what we’re looking for, but we recognise that some skills and experience may be transferable rather than an exact match.If you’re unsure about whether to apply, please do contact the HR team and we would be happy to arrange an informal discussion with the CEO or HRD.

SCDA includes: Employability; Community Advice and Wellbeing; Community Development & Health

Registered Charity Number: 1094905

Company Limited by Guarantee: 3387617