Summary
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PROPERTY OFFICER (Acquisitions and Disposals)

About the Department/Role

The Church of England Pensions Board is a statutory charitable body, which looks after the welfare of those who retire from the stipendiary ministry of the Church of England, and their widow/er(s) and dependants by the provision of pensions grants and retirement accommodation.

The Acquisitions and Disposals Team are responsible for the purchasing of rental properties to add to the portfolio and disposing of those no longer required. The team are also responsible for looking after all void properties and refurbishing these prior to reletting. The team are expected to work closely with the Housing Officers and other members of staff to ensure as far as possible housing is available to clergy at the point of retirement.

What you'll be doing

The purpose of this role is to provide housing to those retiring from ministry whilst making use of the board's best resources. The post holder will be required to source and purchase suitable properties to add to the portfolio and to sell properties no longer required within the aspirations of the business plan and yearly budgets.

Summary of main responsibilities

• Sourcing, managing and negotiating the purchasing and selling of properties, including arranging relevant compliance-related works for newly purchased properties following our internal policies and procedures and providing all relevant certifications to our compliance team before the commencement of a new tenancy.
• Refurbishment of void properties,
• Regularly update other colleagues as required to provide updates on works, proposed property purchases and the like to ensure the expectations of those retiring can be effectively managed.
• Participate in managing calls received through the Housing Helpline and other team-based contact numbers together with managing correspondence received through team-based emails.
• Taking personal responsibility for ensuring the accuracy of data and recorded information.
• Appropriately manage confidential information ensuring that systems are always complete and correct.

Key role requirements

• Willingness to travel throughout the United Kingdom to meet customers/contractors
• Hybrid working arrangements and must be able to work within the office - Church House at least 2 days per week.