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Head of Assets and Development

Closing date:	01 June 2026
Contact:	Human Resources
Location:	Chelmsford

Salary: £58,000 to £62,000, subject to qualifications and experience

Hours: This is a full-time role (35 hours per week) with the opportunity for hybrid working and flexible working. Part-time working may be considered for an exceptional candidate

Benefits: We offer a range of benefits including hybrid and flexible working, 11% non-contributory pension scheme, 30 days holiday

ROLE DUTIES

Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all diocesan property development activity, including PCC-led schemes, ensuring alignment with ministry priorities and long-term mission planning.
Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all diocesan property development activity, including PCC-led schemes, ensuring alignment with ministry priorities and long-term mission planning.
Provide strategic oversight of the diocesan operational estate, ensuring that diocesan office buildings and operational facilities are safe, compliant, well managed and fit for purpose.
Effectively line manage the Operations Manager and Facilities Manager, including undertaking regular 1-2-1s, appraisals and address any complex and sensitive issues within the team as required

CRITERIA

Educated to degree level or a professional qualification in a related field, for example land management, asset management, real estate, construction, surveying.
Significant experience at a senior or strategic level in land, property, asset management or development, with responsibility for managing complex and multiple portfolios or projects simultaneously in a complex environment.
A track record of leading property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, leases and development schemes.
Substantial experience of negotiating complex commercial deals, achieving best value while managing financial and legal risk.

For more information please see the job description, and to apply please complete the application form and confidential declaration form and return to jobs@chelmsford.anglican.org

Closing Date: 1 June 2026

Interview Date: 9 June 2026

We reserve the right to invite candidates for preliminary interviews.

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