Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to work with a varied caseload, across and within many beautiful locations and communities across Wales, with historic and significant buildings, and in a creative way. The postholder will manage the closed churches assigned to them to ensure they do not represent undue risks to the public and to achieve a positive outcome for the building in the future.

Person Specification

Essential

A resilient self-starter with the ability to work alone and unsupervised but in close contact with line managers.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the diplomacy necessary to deal with sensitive and sometimes controversial matters.

Excellent communicator both written and oral with the ability to deliver reports.

Good IT skills with the ability to use computer software packages including Word, Excel, and E-mail.

Well organised but with the flexibility necessary to manage planned projects and emergency situations.

Experience of working through democratically organised procedures e.g. committee and board systems.

The work covers a large geographical area so the post holder must hold a current driving licence and have the ability to work remotely including from home when required. Some overnight stays may be required.

An empathy with the mission and ministry of the Church in Wales

Desirable

:

Demonstrable knowledge and experience in the building/property industry.

Up to date knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, CDM regulations and other relevant statutory requirements.

Experience of managing contractors, consultants and agents.

Good financial acumen with particular skills in project management from options appraisals to project delivery.

Knowledge of historic and listed buildings and building conservation.

Chartered building surveyor or similarly qualified person with at least three years practical experience in the building industry.

Experience of using SharePoint as a file repository system.

Ability to speak Welsh.

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please send your cover letter and completed application form to: HR@cinw.org.uk

Please do NOT send a CV

The job description and application form can be downloaded from the Church in Wales website:

https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/about-us/work-us/

Closing date

13 November at 10.00 am

Interview date

21 November - Online

Further information

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact hr@cinw.org.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 33,881.00-38,334.00 per year

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Remote