All about us:
At the Diocesan Office, we take our commitment to our staff and the people we serve seriously, and we pride ourselves on creating and maintaining a Christ-like environment for our staff to thrive. Not all of our roles require staff to be Christian, but abiding by our values of Christ-like, Community, Integrity and Service, is crucial to preserving an environment of care and support.
We have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status, which we are really proud of, as this shows that no matter what each of our differences are, together, and with the right support, everyone can thrive and achieve.
We would love you to find out more about us, our culture and our wellbeing benefits, so have created a series of short videos you can watch. For those who prefer to read instead of watching videos, the same videos are paralleled on written documents.
If you have any questions about these videos or documents, or just want to find out more about us, please contact Simone Smith, HR Manager on Simone.Smith@Coventry.Anglican.org
Click on the links to access the videos or written documents:
About the Church of England - Video - Written document
About the Diocese of Coventry - Video - Written document
Our Office Values - Video - Written document
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion - Video - Written document
Our Wellbeing & Benefits - Video - Written document
What to expect in your first 6 months - Video - Written document
The Recruitment Process - Video - Written document
Vacancies
Diocesan Housing Surveyor
21 hours per week
£25,173.51 per annum plus 8.5% Employer Pension Contributions (FTE £41,955.85)
Contractual Location is the Coventry Diocesan Office (Hybrid working will be considered)
We are looking for someone who can work alongside the Diocesan Property Manager, and Property Officer, to assist in the management of the Clergy Housing stock comprising of 160 houses across Coventry and Warwickshire.
The main responsibilities of the of Diocesan Housing Surveyor are:
- Inspect Clergy houses and assess repairs and improvements necessary in compliance with Coventry Diocese Clergy Housing Standards.
- Implement the recommendations of the property reports.
- Arrange property inspections and implement the required works with the agreement of the Property Manager.
- Arrange stock condition surveys.
- Address reactive repairs and ensure works are undertaken and completed in accordance with the Housing Standards.
- Prepare schedules of work and cost budgets, agree these with the Property Manager before tendering to approved contractors.
What we are looking for in a Diocesan Housing Surveyor:
- Driving Licence with access to own car
- Previous experience of managing small works contracts
- Working knowledge of residential building defects and their resolution
- Proven awareness of health and safety with regard to building management and works contracts.
- Being responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of properties whilst remaining within budgetary and time constraints
- Degree Level or relevant experience commensurate to the role
- Evidence for continuing professional development.
- Familiarity using a modern Property Management software package.
This post reports to the Property Manager and is based in the Diocesan Offices in Coventry.
For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact (Nigel Campbell, Nigel.Campbell@Coventry.Anglican.org, 07958 623132)
Job description and personal specification
Job description and personal specification (large font)
Equal opportunities (large font)
Closing date for applications: Noon, 9 March
Interviews will take place at the Diocesan office on 24th March 2026
Please send completed applications and equal opportunities forms to: Recruitment@Coventry.Anglican.org or Post: Debbie Niblett, HR Officer, Diocesan Offices, 7 Hill Top, Coventry CV1 5EX.