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

  • Intern - Recording Clerk’s Office

    Hours
    35 hours per week
    Salary
    £21,902 per annum
    Contract
    Fixed term - one year (September 2018 to August 2019)
    Location
    Friends House, Euston Road, London
    Closing date:
    1 June 2018
    Interview
    20 June 2018

    The Recording's Clerk's Office of Britain Yearly Meeting is at the centre of the national work done by Quakers in Britain. It's similar in some respects to a chief executive's department, covering project and committee coordination, event management, and organisational planning and research. It offers an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic intern to identify and develop some valuable skills.

    Are you flexible and able to prioritise a diverse workload? Do you communicate well, having good IT, data and administrative skills? You'll need a keen attention to detail, balanced judgement and a positive, creative and collaborative approach to your work. In return we'll offer excellent training and development opportunities, and will take a genuine interest in your needs and aspirations. Being in an experienced and supportive staff team will mean you make a real and worthwhile contribution to our work.

    You don't need to be a Quaker, but we are looking for someone sympathetic to the Quaker values of peace, simplicity, integrity and equality.

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

    Job Information Application Form

  • Intern - Children and Young People's Team

    Hours
    35 per week
    Salary
    £21,902 per annum
    Contract
    Fixed term - one year (September 2018 to August 2019)
    Location
    Friends House, Euston Road, London
    Closing date:
    1 June 2018
    Interview
    26 June 2018

    The Children & Young People's (CYP) Team at Britain Yearly Meeting carries out the national youth work of Quakers in Britain. Our young people are a valued and vital part of our community, and we have an exciting opportunity for an intern who wants to learn how to deliver some excellent programmes and events.

    Are you flexible and able to prioritise a diverse workload? Do you communicate well, having good IT, data and administrative skills? You'll need a keen attention to detail, balanced judgement and a positive, creative and collaborative approach to your work. In return we'll offer excellent training and development opportunities, and will take a genuine interest in your needs and aspirations. Being in an experienced and supportive staff team will mean you make a real and worthwhile contribution to our work.

    You don't need to be a Quaker, but we are looking for someone sympathetic to the Quaker values of peace, simplicity, integrity and equality.

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

    Job Information Application Form

  • Dual-role Intern - Young Friends General Meeting / Communication & Services

    Hours
    35 per week; some weekend and evening work will be required
    Salary
    £21,902 per annum
    Contract
    Fixed term - one year (August 2018 to July 2019)
    Location
    Friends House, Euston Road, London
    Closing date:
    1 June 2018
    Interview
    25 June 2018

    Britain Yearly Meeting is the charity that manages the national work of Quakers in Britain. The charity strives for peace and social justice, and we have an exciting opportunity for an intern who wants to make a worthwhile contribution to society. We're looking for someone to work in a dual role, supporting both Young Friends General Meeting (YFGM) and our Communication & Services department.

    YFGM is a volunteer-led community representing Quakers aged 18-30ish. You will be supporting its residential gatherings and administration. The busy Communication & Services department also offers a chance to identify and develop your skills alongside an experienced staff team.

    Are you flexible and able to prioritise a diverse workload? Do you communicate well, having good IT, data and administrative skills? You'll need a keen attention to detail, balanced judgement and a positive, creative and collaborative approach to your work. In return we'll offer excellent training and development opportunities, and will take a genuine interest in your needs and aspirations. Being in an experienced and supportive staff team will mean you make a real and worthwhile contribution to our work.

    You don't need to be a Quaker, but we are looking for someone sympathetic to the Quaker values of peace, simplicity, integrity and equality.

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

    Job Information Application Form

  • Digital Media and Monitoring Coordinator , EAPPI UK & Ireland

    Hours
    21 per week
    Salary
    £19,723 per annum (£32,872 pro rata per annum)
    Contract
    Fixed term - 4 years
    Location
    London NW1, with some flexibility considered
    Closing date:
    Monday 18 June 2018 (9am)
    Interview
    Wednesday 27 June 2018

    Quakers in Britain are passionate about the power of people to make big changes. We manage the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI), on behalf of UK and Irish churches, to hasten a just, peaceful and secure future for all.

    EAPPI's small, dynamic team works with human rights monitors, diplomats and other decision makers to end the Israeli occupation of Palestine. We're looking for someone to help enrich its social media work.

    Are you capable, flexible and enthusiastic, with knowledge of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the rights of civilians? Can you develop a social media strategy and evaluate its impact? Do you have experience of advocacy work? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

    For further information about EAPPI go to www.quaker.org.uk/eappi or https://eyewitnessblogs.com

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

    Job Information Application Form

  • Economics & Sustainability Network Coordinator

    Hours
    35 per week
    Salary
    £32,872 per annum - London scale
    Contract
    Fixed term - 1 year maternity cover
    Location
    Friends House, London NW1
    Closing date:
    Thursday 14 June 2018 (12pm)
    Interview
    Tuesday 26 June 2018

    Quakers in Britain are a faith group with a deep commitment to sustainability and equality. We are seeking a capable, flexible and enthusiastic Network Coordinator who has a genuine commitment to social change.

    Can you help Quakers in Britain be effective agents on economic justice and sustainability? Can you develop and implement campaigns on a range of these issues? We need someone to provide advice, support and tools to local Quakers as they seek to build a more just and sustainable world.

    If you're an experienced campaigner, this is an excellent opportunity to help build a movement for economic and environmental change. In return we offer a friendly, supportive and vibrant working environment, as well as an excellent salary and benefits package.

    You don't need to be a Quaker but you should have sympathy with Quaker values of peace, equality, integrity and sustainability.

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

    Job Information Application Form

  • Finance Assistant - Part Time

    Hours
    21 per week
    Salary
    £16,153 per annum (£26,923 pro rata per annum) - London scale
    Contract
    Permanent
    Location
    Friends House, London NW1
    Closing date:
    Friday 8 June 2018
    Interview
    Wednesday 20 June 2018

    Britain Yearly Meeting supports the Quaker faith community to work for a just, peaceful, and sustainable world.

    In order to support our work, we have an exciting job opportunity for dedicated and competent individual with experience of working in a finance department. If you have a keen attention to detail, an understanding of the importance of financial procedures, and the ability to manage time and workload, we'd love to hear from you.

    This role is vital to our ability to account quickly, accurately and transparently for the money we receive from a wide range of people and organisations. You will help to manage the finances of the charity correctly and safely.

    This is an exciting time to join us and make a real impact as the charity evolves and grows. We offer a generous benefits package, including a pension scheme, 27 days holiday and other non-financial lifestyle benefits.

    For further details, please review the job description and person specification.

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

    Job Information Application Form

  • Finance Assistant - Full Time

    Hours
    35 per week
    Salary
    £26,923 per annum - London scale
    Contract
    Permanent
    Location
    Friends House, London NW1
    Closing date:
    Friday 8 June 2018
    Interview
    Wednesday 20 June 2018

    Britain Yearly Meeting supports the Quaker faith community to work for a just, peaceful, and sustainable world.

    In order to support our work, we have an exciting job opportunity for dedicated and competent individual with experience of working in a finance department. If you have a keen attention to detail, an understanding of the importance of financial procedures, and the ability to manage time and workload, we'd love to hear from you.

    This role is vital to our ability to account quickly, accurately and transparently for the money we receive from a wide range of people and organisations. You will help to manage the finances of the charity correctly and safely.

    This is an exciting time to join us and make a real impact as the charity evolves and grows. We offer a generous benefits package, including a pension scheme, 27 days holiday and other non-financial lifestyle benefits.

    For further details, please review the job description and person specification.

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

    Job Information Application Form

  • Assistant Catering Manager (Conferencing)

    Hours
    35 per week (shift patterns vary but will work five days out of seven, including weekends and evenings)
    Salary
    £32,872 per annum - London scale
    Contract
    Permanent
    Location
    Friends House, London NW1
    Closing date:
    Sunday 10 June 2018
    Interview
    Monday 18 June 2018

    Friends House is an award-winning conference and catering venue owned by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). We're looking for an experienced Assistant Conference Catering Manager.

    The role is varied, busy and offers an opportunity to work for a values-led organisation. This is a new and pivotal position.

    Do you have experience of managing and developing a small team, ideally in an events environment? Can you communicate well, and manage budgets? If you're also customer focused, with a keen eye for detail, we'd love to hear from you. In return we offer a vibrant working environment and generous benefits package.

    For further information about Friends House Hospitality, go to http://www.friendshouse.co.uk/

    Job Information Application Form