Britain Yearly Meeting employs staff to carry out the centrally managed work of Quakers in Britain. Most of these jobs are located in the central offices, Friends House in London, unless otherwise stated. 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.

Jobs

  • Communications Support Officer

    Hours
    Part Time - 17.5 hours per week
    Salary
    £13,134 per annum (£26,269 pro rata per annum)
    Contract
    Permanent
    Location
    Friends House, Euston Road, London NW1
    Closing date:
    Monday 3 July 2017 (9.30am)
    Interview
    Friday 14 July 2017

    We're looking for a confident and capable administrator to support the Meeting & Donor Relationships Team. The role will include coordinating a programme of staff meetings and talks, updating the staff intranet, proofreading print and online materials and providing general administrative support to the team.

    To succeed you'll need to be well organised, flexible and able to prioritise and manage diverse tasks. You'll have good communications, IT, database and people skills. You'll have a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work quickly, creatively and accurately under pressure.

    If this sounds like you, please get in touch.

    For details about Quakers in Britain, go to http://www.quakers.org.uk

    Britain Yearly Meeting is committed to equality in all its employment practices

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  • Housekeeping Team Supervisor

    Hours
    35 per week (in five shifts)
    Salary
    £22,893 per annum
    Contract
    Full time - Permanent
    Location
    Friends House, Euston Road, London NW1
    Closing date:
    Monday 26 June 2017 (5pm)
    Interview
    Tuesday 4 July 2017

    Are you an experienced cleaning supervisor? Could you help us keep a unique historic building clean? We're looking for someone to join the Friends House team to keep its public areas and offices neat, ensuring our values and high standards are followed. You will be working as part of a team, supervising six staff.

    Friends House is open from 07:00 until 23:00 and you will be working to a rota, with hours varying weekly, including morning, evening and weekend shifts.

    In return you'll get a competitive salary (with an annual increase and a generous pension), good holiday allowance, and the opportunity to learn and develop in a fast-growing business.

    To apply please send your CV to quakeremploy@quaker.org.uk. For further information about Friends House Hospitality, go to http://www.friendshouse.co.uk.

    Britain Yearly Meeting is committed to equality in all its employment practices

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  • Reservations and Administration Coordinator

    Hours
    18 per week (weekend work will be required)
    Salary
    £11,483 pro rata (£22,329 pro rata per annum) - Regional Salary Scale
    Contract
    Fixed term - 3 months
    Location
    Swarthmoor Hall, Cumbria
    Closing date:
    Friday 7 July 2017
    Interview
    Friday 14 July 2017

    Swarthmoor Hall has recently undergone major refurbishment and business development. We now offer a thriving bed and breakfast business, self-catering accommodation, conference facilities, a programme of events, and a historic house and café.

    We are looking for a Reservation & Administration Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills. You'll be welcoming visitors and carrying out the administration for holiday accommodation, pilgrimages, courses and tours. You will also maintain financial records and support the Hall Manager with marketing activities.

    This position would suit someone who is customer-focused and has experience of working in a small but dynamic team. You'll have a keen eye for detail, be a team player and enjoy a varied role. You'll need proven experience of working in a busy, comparable venue, such as a small conference centre.

    Due to the flexible nature of the business, shift patterns vary, but you'll be working three days out of seven, including weekends and bank holidays.

    For further information about Swarthmoor Hall go to www.swarthmoorhall.co.uk

    Britain Yearly Meeting is committed to equality in all its employment practices.

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  • Head of Networking and Engagement

    Hours
    21 per week
    Salary
    £28,174 per annum (£46,958 pro rata per annum)
    Contract
    Permanent
    Location
    Friends House, Euston Road, London NW1
    Closing date:
    Sunday 16 July 2017
    Interview
    Monday 24 July 2017

    Britain Yearly Meeting is looking for a confident and capable person to join the small team that leads our work on peace and social justice.

    Quakers want to campaign for change. We need someone who can help staff support them and build effective networks.

    This role also supports staff to help Quaker meetings become stronger, more connected, more confident, more engaged and more sustainable.

    This is a role for someone who is passionate about peace and social justice, and who believes that strong Quaker communities are important. To succeed you'll need to understand grassroots campaigning and movement building. You will know how to plan, deliver and evaluate programmes. You are committed to collaboration. You will know how to help community groups be more confident, connected and sustainable. You will be skilled at helping programme staff make a difference, by leading and empowering them.

    If that sounds like you, we would love to receive your application.

    For details about Quakers in Britain, please visit www.quaker.org.uk

    Britain Yearly Meeting is committed to equality in all its employment practices

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