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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Governance Projects Support Officer
- Hours
- 35 hours per week
- Salary
- £32,975 per annum (London) / £28,030 per annum (Regional)
- Contract
- Full time, fixed-term 2 years
- Location
- Based at our offices in London (NW1) or Leeds (LS2) or at home if you live outside London. London-based staff can work at home some of the time by agreement.
- Closing date:
- 8am, Monday 29 April 2024
- Interview
- 7/8 May 2024, Friends House
Job Description Application FormAre you an experienced Administrator with a passion for organising and improving systems and processes who wants to work in a values led organisation?
We are looking for an administrator to support the delivery and smooth running of a range of development projects to improve our governance systems and processes.
You will be joining Quakers in Britain at an exciting time, as we make changes that reflect our values to be simple, more inclusive and sustainable.
You will use your excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and solution focussed approach to support these developments. Your confidence and competence using a range of IT platforms, including Microsoft Office and Teams, databases etc will be a great asset to you in this role.
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Jane-Eve Straughton at jane-eves@quaker.org.uk.
Quakers in Britain is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and expect all our staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment.
Quakers have a faith commitment to equality and encourage and welcome applications for posts from all sections of society. You do not have to be a Quaker to apply for this post, but we expect you to uphold our values.
Quakers in Britain is committed to equality in all of its employment practices.
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Hard FM Manager
- Hours
- 35 hours per week
- Salary
- £48,715 per annum
- Contract
- Full time, fixed term for one year
- Location
- Friends House, Euston Road, London NW1
- Closing date:
- 8am, Thursday 25 April 2024
- Interview
- 1st Stage - Online – Thursday 2 May / 2nd Stage - In-person – Wednesday 15 May
Job Description Application FormQuakers in Britain has an impressive portfolio of properties in Euston, Ulverston, Leeds and Brussels. As part of this portfolio, there are a number of key projects to deliver across the next twelve months, as well as contracts to renew. This is a brand new role, and there is the chance of extension if it is felt the role delivers the required value to the business.
This role will lead on the management of projects to support the fabric of the building and the performance of the charity's trading company. You will be working with multiple stakeholders, internal and external, ensuring we work to Quaker values of acting sustainably and fairly. You will also work closely with the Facilities team to re-tender contracts for the whole business, from waste management to photocopiers.
You will be an experienced project manager who is used to hitting the ground running. You will have knowledge of creating briefs and conducting tender exercises. You should be an excellent communicator, able to influence colleagues and work collaboratively to achieve great results.
Alongside the opportunity to transform the experience of Quakers across Britain, we offer a generous benefits package. To arrange an informal discussion of the role, please email Lisa San Martin at LisaS@quaker.org.uk.
Quakers have a faith commitment to equality, and encourage and welcome applications for posts from all sections of society. You do not have to be a Quaker to apply for this post, but we expect you to uphold the values of our organisation.
Quakers in Britain is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and expects all of its staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment.
Quakers in Britain is committed to equality in all its employment practices.
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Kitchen Porter
- Hours
- 35 hours per week
- Salary
- £25,930 per annum
- Contract
- Full time, permanent
- Location
- Friends House, 173 Euston Road, London NW1
- Closing date:
- 9am, Wednesday 1 May 2024
- Interview
- Thursday 9 May 2024, Friends House
Job Description Application FormAre you an experienced Kitchen Porter with a passion for cleanliness and attention to detail? If so, Quiet Company is looking for an experienced and reliable kitchen porter to join our team.
Working in our busy kitchen, you will be responsible for the general cleanliness of the kitchen areas, including deep cleaning, washing dishes, ensuring our cleaning schedules are followed and assisting in basic food preparation and service.
The role requires you to work 5 days out of 7, between the hours of 7am and 10pm including morning, evening and weekend shifts.
In return, you will 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.
We are committed to equality in all our employment practices and to safeguarding children and adults at risk. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment.
Quakers have a faith commitment to equality and encourage and welcome applications for posts from all sections of society. You do not have to be a Quaker to apply for this post, but we expect you to uphold the values of our organisation.
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Governance Development Coordinator
- Hours
- 35 hours per week
- Salary
- £40,261 per annum – London / £34,224 per annum – Regional
- Contract
- Full time, fixed term for 3 years
- Location
- Based at our offices in Leeds (LS2) or London (NW1), or at home if you live outside London. London based staff can work at home some of the time by agreement.
- Closing date:
- 9am, Monday 29 April 2024
- Interview
- 7 or 8 May 2024
Job Description Application FormWe are looking for a development coordinator to scope, project-manage, and deliver key elements of our 3-year governance development plan, together with our Governance Manager and the QCA team.You will be joining Quakers in Britain at an exciting time, as we make changes that reflect our values to be simple, more inclusive and sustainable.
This role calls for your excellent project-management, organisational and people skills, and your solution focussed approach. Your confidence and competence supporting organisations through change, using a range of tools and techniques, will be a great asset to you.
Alongside the opportunity to transform the experience of Quakers across Britain, we offer a generous benefits package. To arrange an informal discussion of the role, please email jane-eves@quaker.org.uk.
Quakers have a faith commitment to equality, and encourage and welcome applications for posts from all sections of society. You do not have to be a Quaker to apply for this post, but we expect you to uphold the values of our organisation.
Quakers in Britain is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and expects all of its staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment.
Quakers in Britain is committed to equality in all its employment practices.
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Conference & Hospitality Assistant- Part Time
- Hours
- 20 hours per week
- Salary
- £15,866 per annum (£27,766 pro rata)
- Contract
- Part time, permanent
- Location
- Friends House, Euston Road, London NW1
- Closing date:
- 8am, 29 April 2024
- Interview
- 9 May 2024, Friends House
Job Description Application FormAre you an experienced team-player with a conference or hospitality background? If your answer is yes, apply now to join our award-winning conference and events team.
You will be working as part of the Service Delivery Team on the day-to-day delivery of all events, conference and meeting services, including audio visual and catering.
Work will include:
- set-up and organisation of event rooms and audio-visual equipment
- set-up, collection, and clear-down of all food and refreshment services
- clear-down, cleaning and re-setting of rooms
- helping provide conference and associated services through the delivery of minimum quality standards, outstanding customer service and effective teamwork
You must have at least one year's conference and hospitality experience in a comparable venue, exceptional customer service skills, and a commitment to quality and teamwork.
Working hours are a mix of early shifts, from 7am to 2.30pm, late shifts, from 1.30/2.00pm to 9.00/10.00pm, and weekend working on a rota system. You will work up to five days out of seven. The pattern of shifts will vary according to the needs of the business.
There is an annual increase on the starting salary above, an exceptional pension scheme and a substantial holiday allowance. Our terms of employment are among the very best in the industry, with personal development, learning and well-being programmes.
Quakers in Britain is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and expect all our staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment. Quakers have a faith commitment to equality and encourage and welcome applications for posts from all sections of society. You do not have to be a Quaker to apply for this post, but we expect you to uphold the values of our organisation.
Quakers in Britain is committed to equality in all its employment practice.
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Conference & Hospitality Assistant- Full Time
- Hours
- 35 hours per week
- Salary
- £27,766 per annum
- Contract
- Full time, permanent
- Location
- Friends House, Euston Road, London NW1
- Closing date:
- 8am, 29 April 2024
- Interview
- 9 May 2024, Friends House
Job Description Application FormAre you an experienced team-player with a conference or hospitality background? If your answer is yes, apply now to join our award-winning conference and events team.
You will be working as part of the Service Delivery Team on the day-to-day delivery of all events, conference and meeting services, including audio visual and catering.
Work will include:
- set-up and organisation of event rooms and audio-visual equipment
- set-up, collection, and clear-down of all food and refreshment services
- clear-down, cleaning and re-setting of rooms
- helping provide conference and associated services through the delivery of minimum quality standards, outstanding customer service and effective teamwork.
You must have at least one year's conference and hospitality experience in a comparable venue, exceptional customer service skills, and a commitment to quality and teamwork.
Working hours are a mix of early shifts, from 7am to 2.30pm, late shifts, from 1.30/2.00pm to 9.00/10.00pm, and weekend working on a rota system. You will work up to five days out of seven. The pattern of shifts will vary according to the needs of the business.
There is an annual increase on the starting salary above, an exceptional pension scheme and a substantial holiday allowance. Our terms of employment are among the very best in the industry, with personal development, learning and well-being programmes.
Quakers in Britain is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and expect all our staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment. Quakers have a faith commitment to equality and encourage and welcome applications for posts from all sections of society. You do not have to be a Quaker to apply for this post, but we expect you to uphold the values of our organisation.
Quakers in Britain is committed to equality in all its employment practice.
