Asset Manager

The London Diocesan Fund is seeking an ambitious property professional to join its Asset Management team at an important moment of change. This is a rare opportunity to work with one of London’s oldest and historically significant estates. The Diocese of London traces its origins to 604 AD. Today, the LDF supports the mission and work of the Church of England across London, serving parishes, clergy, schools, chaplaincies and local communities.

The successful candidate will help deliver the Diocese’s financial sustainability priorities: sales, new recurring income, savings, capital receipts and better use of the property portfolio. The role will initially support the mobilisation of a sales pipeline, before variously settling into a routine depending on the role appointed to.

Key benefits of the role:

• Purpose and impact: Help unlock value from property assets that support the mission and work of the Church of England in London.
• Career-defining experience: Work on a unique estate with unusual legal, occupational, governance and stakeholder complexity.
• Real responsibility: Support sales, income, savings and capital receipt opportunities at a time when the Diocese is sharpening its focus on financial sustainability.
• Professional development: Join a team that with external support can help the right candidate from APC pathway through to more autonomous asset management work.
• Strategic exposure: Gain experience in London property, charity governance, ecclesiastical context, property law, stakeholder management, ESG and heritage issues.
• Opportunity to shape change: Be part of a team moving towards clearer priorities, better property data, stronger delivery discipline and more consistent asset management outcomes.

Candidate Profile:

We are looking for someone with a serious interest in London real estate and the ability to work well in a complex, mission-led environment. Depending on the level of appointment, you are likely to bring:

• A Real Estate degree or equivalent relevant qualification.
• APC pathway commitment, MRICS status, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Interest in, or knowledge of, London commercial and/or residential real estate.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Understanding of UK property law and lease structures appropriate to your level.
• Good organisation, judgement and follow-through.
• Commercial acumen, curiosity and a desire to excel.
• Ability to work constructively with clergy, PCCs, tenants, agents, consultants and internal colleagues.
• Willingness to work on site and in the field as required.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Experience in charity, ecclesiastical, public sector or complex stakeholder environments would be helpful, but is not essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Depending on the level of appointment, responsibilities will include:

• Supporting or leading sales, capital receipt and income opportunities, including the mobilisation of a sales pipeline.
• Gathering and reviewing property, title, occupation, lease and site information.
• Supporting wider Diocese asset management work.
• Managing or assisting with lease renewals, rent reviews, licences, consents, recharges and insurance-related property work.
• Working with agents, consultants, clergy, PCCs, tenants and internal colleagues to improve performance and reduce risk.
• Preparing clear case summaries, reports, recommendations, risk updates and next steps.
• Maintaining accurate records, trackers and case files.
• Supporting market research, financial analysis, property data, ESG and Net Zero work where required.
• Contributing to a commercially astute, compliant and delivery-focused Asset Management team.

About the London Diocesan Fund: The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25.

The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.

Safeguarding:

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Benefits of working with us:

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:

• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available.
• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary.
• Enhanced maternity of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment.
• Season ticket loans for public transport.
• Access to Benenden Health Insurance.
• EAP counselling through Health Assured.
• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles.
• Two additional paid days for community volunteering.