Openwell
Investment and Property Delivery Manager
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The Christian Property Collective is charging forward and from the autumn we are building out the team. Please apply if this role excites you and is a good fit.
Job Description: Investment and Delivery Manager
Location: Remote based in UK. Easy access to Oxford/ Chilterns for team meetings.
Schedule: Part-time (3 days/week) starting September 2026, with scope to expand.
Compensation: £45,000 Full-Time Equivalent (Pro-rata day rate applies).
Venture: The Christian Property Collective
As church growth and renewal rise across the UK and Europe, the Christian Property Collective helps provide the expertise and capital needed for churches to purchase or expand the buildings they need to flourish, connect communities, and support their long-term mission. You will bring your project delivery and financial skills to helping churches across the UK and Europe reach their next stage of growth.
Role Purpose
The Investment and Delivery Manager will be the primary gatekeeper for the Christian Property Collective – a new initiative from Openwell. You will be responsible for assessing applications from UK churches for capital projects—ranging from modern renovations, building purchases and strategic new builds. Your goal is to ensure each project proposed to the Investment Committee is administratively “investment-ready” and aligns with our criteria for Kingdom impact and financial viability.
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You are the bridge between capital and Kingdom impact. By ensuring only the most viable and impactful projects move forward, you protect the Collective’s resources and help unlock opportunity for growing, local churches to thrive in their physical spaces.
Key Responsibilities
Intake & Due Diligence
- Initial Vetting: Review incoming applications for completeness, ensuring all necessary documentation is present.
- Data Verification: Confirm the legal standing of the applicant (e.g., Charity Commission status, denominational affiliations).
- Site Evaluation: Coordinate (and occasionally conduct) site visits to assess the physical viability of the proposed project.
Financial & Risk Analysis
- Feasibility Studies: Analyse project budgets, procurement estimates, cash flow projections, and the church’s ability to service potential financing.
- Risk Assessment: Identify potential “red flags” in construction timelines, local planning disputes, governance structures, Faculty, CIL.
- Benchmarking: Ensure that build costs per square meter align with current UK/EU industry standards using BCIS.
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Impact Assessment
- Mission Alignment: Evaluate how the proposed project serves the local community and advances the church’s mission.
- Church support: Assess support within the church community for the project over the long-term.
Stakeholder Management
- Applicant Liaison: Act as the main point of contact for churches, guiding them through the information-gathering process with empathy and clarity.
- Committee Reporting: Prepare concise “Investment Memorandums” for the Openwell leadership team to facilitate final decision-making.
Person Specification
- Experience: Background in one of: surveying, property development, banking, or charity finance.
- Technical Skill: Proficiency in analysing financial statements and property-related legal docs.
- Communication: Ability to communicate to both church leaders, technical experts and the senior leadership team.
- Values: An understanding of the church landscape and a commitment to Openwell’s mission.
- Detail Oriented: A “detective” mindset—able to spot inconsistencies in a spreadsheet or a floor plan.
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