Department: Property Services

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: Appointment may be made at one of three levels, depending on the strength of applications and the successful candidate’s experience:

Development Opportunity / APC Pathway: c.£30,500 per annum DOE
APC Pathway / Newly Qualified: c.£43,500 per annum DOE
Experienced Asset Manager: £47,000 per annum DOE

DBS requirement: None

Interview date: in-person on 22 September 2026

Asset Manager – help shape one of London’s oldest and most important estates

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 most 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

We are advertising this opportunity across three possible levels and will make one appointment to the strongest affordable candidate. You may be an early-career surveyor seeking an APC pathway, a pre- or newly qualified property professional ready for more responsibility, or an experienced Asset Manager able to move quickly into a broad and influential role.

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.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the full details of the relevant responsibilities at each level.

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. You can find our Diocesan 2030 vision, which outlines our priorities for the next 10 years here: https://www.london.anglican.org/about-us/our-vision/

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 including:
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 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

To apply

Make initial enquiries to the Head of Asset Management: harry.torrance@london.anglican.org or 020 3837 5002

Submit your CV via email to humanresources@london.anglican.org along with a Supporting Statement that provides clear evidence addressing the criteria set out in the person specification. Your supporting statement should explain your motivation for applying for the role and provide clear examples drawn from your experience that demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria.

We are advertising this as one opportunity across three possible levels. Applicants do not need to decide the exact level themselves. The appointment level will be determined by experience, capability, affordability and the strength of applications.

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

Early applications are encouraged, as the position may be filled before the closing date.

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