Property Development Manager

The Sheffield Methodist District provides oversight and support for approximately 130 Methodist churches, grouped into seven Circuits across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire and North East Derbyshire.

We have inherited from our predecessor’s church premises and houses that are in varied states of being fit for mission. And some that are surplus to our current congregational needs.
Rather than seeing these as burdens to be maintained, we believe that with skills and vision this inheritance can be creatively repurposed or renovated to generate new sources of recurring income to fund the work of our churches, and respond to needs in the neighbourhoods that our churches are embedded in.

We are seeking a Property Development Manager with the vision, skills and experience to do this at the scale and pace needed.

• To generate new recurring income streams from the redevelopment and use of properties not required by local congregations, prioritising uses aligned with Methodist values and purposes.
• To provide advice and support to local churches and circuits regarding significant redevelopment projects they undertake to make their properties fit for mission, including property-based income sources for new expressions of church.

We recognise the urgency of the climate and nature crises and the fundamental injustice these represent. As a justice seeking district, we aspire to be widely seen to be ‘leading by example’ on a shared journey to Net Zero. We see how we use and develop each of our properties as an important step on this journey.

Next Steps and How To Apply:

General enquiries and informal conversations about the role are actively encouraged.
In the first instance you are asked to direct these by email and in confidence to Neil Harland, District Mission Enabler at mission@sheffieldmethodist.org
As a part of our safer recruitment process all applications must be made using a Methodist Church application form which can be found here.
Completed application forms should be sent by email to Andrew Crawford, District HR Officer at hr@layemployment.co.uk
Important

Summary of terms and conditions:

Rate of pay: £24-£26/hour
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Patten:  Full-time. However, we are flexible and fully committed to positive conversations about how the role can fit around your existing commitments. (i.e., consideration will be given to applicants looking for a part-time role, to work compressed or core hours, or through a job share arrangement.)
There is a requirement for occasional evening and weekend working to attend meetings and lead on conversations across the District.

See the Job Information Pack for full details of this post

Applications close at midday on Friday 6 November 2026

Applications received after Midday on Friday 6th November will not be considered. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a sufficient number of applications be received.