Jobs
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.
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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
Application Pack Application FormQuakers 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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Events Executive x 2
- Hours
- 35 hours per week
- Salary
- £32,323 + £5,000 London weighting
- Contract
- 1 x Permanent, 1 x fixed-term (1 year)
- Location
- Friends House, London NW1 2BJ
- Closing date:
- 8am, Monday 14 September 2026 (once we have received a sufficient amount of applications, this post may close early)
- Interview
- w/c 21 September 2026 (Friends House)
Job Description Application FormWe're looking for proactive Events Executives to help deliver exceptional conferences, meetings and events at Friends House. You'll play a key role in ensuring a seamless client experience from planning through to delivery, coordinating with internal teams and acting as the main point of contact for clients throughout the event process.
Working closely with the Events Manager and the wider Commercial Team, you'll ensure every event runs smoothly while supporting the venue's reputation for excellent service, hospitality and values-led operations.
What you'll do:
Act as the primary contact for clients once events are confirmed, ensuring all details are planned and delivered successfully
Coordinate with internal teams (Operations, Facilities, Catering and AV) to ensure client requirements are met
Prepare and maintain clear event documentation, including function sheets and setup details
Provide on-site client support during events to ensure excellent customer service
Work towards departmental financial targets and identify opportunities to up-sell services during planning
Gather post-event feedback to support service improvement and client satisfaction
Maintain accurate event data in venue booking systems and assist with reporting
Build strong relationships with repeat clients and identify opportunities for future business
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Commercial Team to maintain high service standards
Support the wider team during quieter periods with other operational duties if required
What we're looking for:
Experience in event coordination, conferencing or hospitality environments
Experience working directly with clients and coordinating internal teams
Strong organisational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail and proactive problem-solving ability
Confidence using Microsoft Office and venue booking systems
Awareness of hospitality service standards and event operations
Sympathetic to Quaker values and ethos (you do not need to be a Quaker)
Hours: Typically 5 days per week, including occasional early mornings, evenings or weekends depending on event schedules.
PLEASE NOTE: When submitting your application, please use the 'Is there anything else you'd like to tell us?' section, to let us know if you would like to apply for the permanent or fixed term post (or both).
For more about Friends House go to https://www.friendshouse.co.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.
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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
Application Pack Application FormThis 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.
