Britain Yearly Meeting employs staff to carry out the centrally managed work of Quakers in Britain. We aim to be an ethical employer, with a 1:4 ratio between our highest and our lowest paid staff. Britain Yearly Meeting is a Living Wage employer.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

EDI VISION STATEMENT

Jobs

  • Youth, Children and Families Development Worker (Central England and Leicester)

    Hours
    28 hours per week
    Salary
    £29,473.60 per annum (£36,842 pro rata)
    Contract
    Part time – permanent (dependent on funding, with 3 years funding initially)
    Location
    Based at home with work across the region as needed, and a regular working day (at least fortnightly) in Area Meeting Office in Birmingham (40 Bull St, B4 6AF).
    Closing date:
    8am Monday 21 September 2026
    Interview
    Friday 2 October 2026. At the Priory Rooms, 40 Bull Street, Birmingham

    Quakers in Britain is looking for someone personable and self-motivated with experience of working with children, young people and families, to support Quaker communities in Central England and Leicester. We aim to create loving, inclusive and all-age communities where children and young people feel embraced and engaged.

    To deliver this work you will need to be organised and adaptable, with good communication and planning skills, and knowledge of Quaker beliefs and practices, including Quaker decision making, culture and structures.


    Quakers are committed to equality and welcome applicants from all identities and backgrounds. Selection is based solely on skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. We aim to prevent age, belief, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, neurodivergence, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or social class from being a barrier to employment. We aim for an equitable, user-friendly application process, and reasonable adjustments can be made if needed. As a Quaker organisation we expect all applicants and employees to uphold our values.

    We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All candidates will undergo pre-employment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment guidelines.

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  • Interim Public Affairs & Media Manager

    Hours
    35 hours per week
    Salary
    £44,575 pa - plus £6,500 London weighting if applicable
    Contract
    Full time, fixed-term for 13 months - maternity leave cover
    Location
    Based at our offices in London (NW1) or at home nationally, but must be within 2 hours’ travel of London and willing to travel regularly and sometimes at short notice. Office-based staff can work at home some of the time by agreement.
    Closing date:
    8am, Monday 5 October 2026
    Interview
    Wednesday 21 October 2026, Friends House London

    This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a team working for democracy, peace and climate justice.

    We're looking for someone to manage our Advocacy and Media team for a year. The team covers public affairs, media, social media, and relationships with other churches and faiths.

    We need someone with the relevant skills and experience, who can also learn fast and start leading the team's work quickly. You will have a background in policy, public affairs and/or campaigning work, and experience of line-management. You will need excellent interpersonal, communication and organisation skills.

    We have our own advocacy projects on democracy and human rights in Westminster and Holyrood, as well as working in coalition with other organisations on issues such as climate justice and peace.

    You will have the opportunity to work within a friendly and collaborative team for an organisation striving for peace, truth, equality and sustainability.

    For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Grace Da Costa, Public Affairs and Media Manager, at GraceD@quaker.org.uk

    Quakers are committed to equality and welcome applicants from all identities and backgrounds. Selection is based solely on skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. We aim to prevent age, belief, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, neurodivergence, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or social class from being a barrier to employment. We aim for an equitable, user-friendly application process, and reasonable adjustments can be made if needed. As a Quaker organisation we expect all applicants and employees to uphold our values.

    We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All candidates will undergo pre-employment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment guidelines.

    Application Pack Application Form