RCAOB Trustee- Property

The Trustees of the Birmingham Diocesan Trust are seeking to appoint a skilled and committed

Catholic volunteer to serve as Lead Trustee for Property and Chair of the Property Sub-
committee. This is a significant stewardship role, supporting the Archdiocese in ensuring its extensive property portfolio is managed effectively, responsibly, and in alignment with the
mission of the Church.

Role at a glance

The Property Sub-committee exists to advise, scrutinise, and report to the Board of Trustees on
all matters relating to the diocesan estate. This includes oversight of property strategy,
compliance, acquisitions and disposals, leases, capital projects, and long‐term planning
across parishes, schools, and diocesan sites.
Both the Property Sub-Committee and the Board of Trustees meet four times a year either
virtually or in-person, usually at Cathedral House, St Chad’s Queensway, Birmingham.
We are looking for a Chair to lead and inspire who brings:
• Extensive professional experience in property, estates, construction, development,
surveying, or a related field.
• Experience of operating at a strategic leadership level.
• Strong understanding of governance, regulatory frameworks, and risk management.
• A commitment to supporting the Church’s mission and who shares our values and vision
as well as our passion and commitment to those we support.
The Trustee Board operates in a faith-led environment, adhering to the Archdiocesan vision
statement:

We are called to be a Catholic diocese which is:
faithful to the mission entrusted to us by Jesus Christ
full of missionary disciples who work together co-responsibly in vibrant communities of faith,
joyful in their service of God and neighbour.

This is a voluntary role; reasonable out‐of‐pocket expenses will be reimbursed.

The Trustees and Curial team will provide:
• A comprehensive induction.
• Ongoing support from senior staff including the Chief Operating Officer and Head of
Property.
• Professional guidance and administrative support.

You will join a dedicated and friendly Board comprising clergy and lay experts who work
collaboratively to support the life and mission of the Archdiocese.

The Birmingham Diocesan Trust implements Safer Recruitment practices as an important part
of safeguarding and protecting children and adults. The role will be subject to two satisfactory
references and Disclosure and Barring Service Checks are applied as relevant to each role.

For more background on the Archdiocese of Birmingham you may wish to visit the website
www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk and particularly the Property section Property resources |
Birmingham Diocesan Trust

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Toni Guest, Head of Property, via
email toni.guest@rcaob.org.uk or call 0121 230 6221.