Property Manager

The Church of England; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent faith-based organization in London seeks a Property Manager to oversee a diverse property portfolio. This strategic role offers significant autonomy and a chance to influence community engagement. Candidates should hold a degree in Real Estate, demonstrating strong analytical and communication skills. The position promises rewarding professional development within a dynamic environment, addressing challenges related to property assets while supporting community missions.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

27 annual leave days

15% employer pension contribution

Death in service benefit

Enhanced maternity leave

Season ticket loans

Health Insurance access

Counselling services

Eye test contribution

Paid community volunteering days

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and commercial skills required.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building ability essential.
• Proactive, adaptable, and committed to professional excellence needed.
• Commitment to London real estate and optimisation of property assets vital.
• Right to work in the UK necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed property portfolio, overseeing service charges and lease events.
• Lead on property data, reporting, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate on refurbishments and wider property management plans.
• Build relationships with clergy, parishes, and tenants for property optimization.
• Support market research and financial analysis for property records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Proactive and adaptable

Education

Degree in Real Estate

Job description

Department: Property Services

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time (5 days per week, onsite and / or in the field — not a hybrid role)

Salary: £38,750 per annum

DBS requirement: None

Property Manager – A Strategic Career Opportunity in one of London’s Most Significant Estates

As Property Manager, you will enjoy a high degree of autonomy and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the estate. This position offers exceptional opportunities for professional development and forms part of the team’s long-term strategy.

Key Benefits of the Role :

• Purpose and Impact: Reduce risk and costs through excellent management of multi-occupied properties
• Optimise assets held by internal clients that support the mission of the Church of England in London
• Autonomy and Responsibility: Lead property management services across the Diocese and be the asset management lead for a defined area.
• Strategic Exposure: Gain experience in complex property law, charity governance, ESG initiatives, and heritage compliance.
• Career Growth: Benefit from structured development opportunities designed to accelerate your career development.

Candidate Profile :

• Degree in Real Estate with strong analytical and commercial skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building ability.
• Proactive, adaptable, and committed to professional excellence.
• Commitment to London real estate and the optimisation of property assets
• Right to work in the UK.

This is more than a property management role—it is a strategic career move offering influence, growth, and purpose within one of the UK’s most dynamic property environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed property portfolio, overseeing service charges, lease events, tenant applications, and contractor performance.
• Lead on property data, reporting, and performance metrics, supporting strategic estate management.
• Work with internal teams on refurbishments, building projects, and wider property management plans.
• Build strong relationships with clergy, parishes, and tenants, offering guidance to maximise the value and potential of church land and buildings.
• Support market research, financial analysis, insurance processes, and the digitisation of property records.
• Contribute to ESG, Net Zero, and organisational culture initiatives.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details of this role.

About the London Diocesan Fund

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 :

• Competitive remuneration package
• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
• Enhanced maternity leave 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

Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions.

For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF .

Interviews will be held in person on 20 January 2026. Early applications are encouraged, as the position may be filled before the closing