Property Manager / Estates Surveyor

The Trustees of Exeter Church Charities in Devon are seeking to appoint a self-employed Chartered Surveyor, or other person with professional property management experience, to act as the Surveyor and Clerk to the Trustees.

The Charity has 18 Almshouses on two sites and, although variable, the workload is usually 15-20 hours per week. The current fee structure is circa £32,000 p.a.

Responsible to the Board of Trustees, this is an interesting and varied role, and applicants will need good property management skills and experience, good people skills and a personable and compassionate approach.

The role includes - organising repairs, maintenance and refurbishment works with various external contractors and tradesmen, financial management and bookkeeping, organising and attending the Trustees’ quarterly meetings and residents’ visits, liaising with and helping the residents, filling vacancies, assisting the Trustees with budgetary planning, overseeing the Charity’s various plans, policies and procedures and liaising with the Charity’s financial investment team.

Good report writing and communication skills would be an advantage, along with the ability to advise the Trustees on all the other various matters associated with running a small Almshouse Charity, including the requirements of the Charity Commission. However, previous charity sector or almshouse experience is not essential.

Closing date 28th February 2025.