Southern Synod

Synod Office I East Croydon United Reformed Church I

Addiscombe Grove ICroydon ICR0 5LP

Telephone: 020 8688 3730I

Synod Property Officer

Job Application Form

Please note that you may add your CV as necessary.

(This Post requires an enhanced DBS Disclosure)

Job Applied for:
Synod Property Officer
Closing date: 12 noon on Tuesday 31 October 2017. / Ref: SPO
October 2017

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The United Reformed Church Southern Synod

Synod Property Officer – Application Form

October 2017

Title:
Surname:
First Name(s):
M/F
Address:
Email:
Contact Telephone Numbers
Please indicate convenient times for us to contact you. Discretion will be used when contacting you at work.
Home:
Work:
Mobile:

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The United Reformed Church Southern Synod

Synod Property Officer – Application Form

October 2017

Do you have the legal right to work and live in the UK?
NB: Please note, should you be short-listed for interview, you will be required to bring your passport or equivalent documentation as outlined by the Home Office and UK Border and Immigration regulations for verification purposes. Please see the ‘Eligibility to work in the UK’ notes for further details.
Do you require any special arrangements for interview and/or to help you take up this role?
Do you have a current driving licence?
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974:
Do you have any convictions which are not ‘spent’ within the meaning of the Act?
If so please give full details in an accompanying letter and send to the Synod Office addressed to the Synod Clerk and marked ‘Confidential’.
Education – Professional, Postgraduate, First Degree/Diploma
Please list all degrees/diplomas/professional qualifications etc. held at or currently studied for, whether at first degree or postgraduate level.
List most recent first and give all results known whatever the outcome.
You will be required to provide proof of qualifications so please ensure accuracy when completing these sections, referring to exam certificates if necessary.
Attaching a CV is at your own discretion.
From - To
Month/year / Higher Education Institution / Award and Title of Award (HND/Degree/Dipl/Msc/PhD etc.) List main subjects
below title / Results (expected/awarded)
and date
Education – Prior to Higher Education
Please list all qualifications achieved (other than higher education) e.g. GCSEs, A Levels, etc.
List most recent first and give all results known whatever the outcome.
Attaching a CV is at your own discretion.
From - To
Month/year / Name and address of School/College / Examinations Taken / Results awarded
and date
Other Training
Please list any courses you have undertaken, including dates and duration, which did not lead to a qualification and which you feel are relevant to the advertised role.
Employment and Work Experience
Please describe brieflyALLwork (whether paid or unpaid) which you have undertaken
in the last10 years,including the reason for leaving.
Highlight (*) the two most relevant and note what you have achieved.
From - To
Month/year / Employer / Job Title/Responsibilities / Achievements
Employment gaps
If you have any gaps in your employment history in the past ten years, for two months or more, please detail what you were doing during that gap. Please also provide contact details of a personal reference (not a relative or partner) or your local Benefits Office who can confirm this.
From - To
Month/year / Job title and main responsibilities / Reason / Contact details of personal referee [NOT a relative or partner] or local Benefit Office who can verify the details.
Personal Interests and Achievements
Use the space below to describe with dates (year) any part-time activities. Include organising, leading a group activities. Those requiring initiative, creativity or giving intellectual development
are also of interest.
Specific Skills
  1. List any languages that you know indicating level of proficiency (basic/working knowledge/fluent/mother tongue).

  1. Specify your experience with any generic computer packages/programmes (limited/working knowledge/extensive).

  1. Indicate any other specific relevant skills (graphic skills, etc.).

Where did you hear of us/see the advertisement?
Suitability for the Post
Explain why you have applied for this job, making sure that you fill out each section below to outline your relevant qualifications and experience as they relate to the person specification. Emphasise why you consider yourself to be a strong candidate. Please use a further sheet of paper if necessary.
Use the space below to describe how you meet each requirement, giving supporting evidence from your previous work or from your wider experience.
Education & qualifications:
  • Chartered General Practice Surveyor or equivalent. (Experience in Property Management, Construction or Facilities Management).

Experience:
  • At least 5 years’ experience in Property Management.

  • Recent or ongoing experience in Construction or Facilities Management.

  • Leadership experience.

  • Experience of Charity Commission requirements.

Knowledge:
  • Legal requirements for acquisition and disposal of property.

  • Health and safety requirements.

  • Construction Contracts.

  • Knowledge of Listed Building requirements.

Skills and Abilities:
  • Good communicator, both written and oral, with professionals and volunteers within local churches.

  • A high level of skill in assessing and understanding legal documents, contracts etc.

  • Clear record keeping andforward planning.

  • Ability to manage own time.

  • Ability to work as a team member.

  • Experience in managing others.

  • A passion for helping churches fulfil their mission through their properties.

  • Willingness to learn about and work within the structures of the URC.

  • A clean driving license and willingness to travel around the Synod.

Additional Information:
Please write here any additional information, not covered elsewhere which will strengthen your application (may be continued on a separate piece of paper):
References
Please give the names and details of two individuals, not related to you, who will provide employment references. One of these must be your present or most recent employer, where you are working/have worked in paid employment, or client if you are undertaking consultancy work.
The other should be a person who is able to comment on your ability to perform the role for which you are applying (preferably your local Church Minister).
Please note that referees may be approached prior to interview.
Do you wish to be contacted before references are taken up? YES/NO.
Name: / Name:
How is the referee known to you? / How is the referee known to you?
Position: / Position:
Address: / Address:
Telephone: / Telephone:
Email: / Email:
Availability
Please confirm that if called for interview you will be available on Thursday 30 November 2017. / Please give the date from which you are available for employment.
Declaration
  1. I acknowledge that an appointment, if offered, will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate from the Disclosure and Baring Service which are acceptable to the United Reformed Church.
2. I declare that the information given on this form is correct and understand that on appointment any misleading statements or deliberate omissions will be regarded as grounds for disciplinary action.
Signed: Date:
Name (please print)

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The United Reformed Church Southern Synod

Synod Property Officer – Application Form

October 2017