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Are you looking for an alternative, counter cultural and spiritually challenging way to live? Then consider joining the Resident Group at our centres on the island of Iona or at Camas, to share a common life and extend our ministry of hospitality to guests from all over the world. Read more....
Current Staff Vacancies - Iona Centres
Being part of the Resident Group at the Island Centres is not simply taking on a job - it is taking on a way of life, sharing in the Community's ministry of hospitality and a common life of work and worship.
Resident Group Members take on specific responsibilities for the running of certain functions within the Community, which encompass a range of skills and experience.
Please see the vacancies below. The posts of Resident Staff Coordinator, Volunteer Staff Coordinator, and Resident Cook will be filled during this programme year. The posts of Hospitality Team Support Worker, Housekeepers, Sacristan and Craft Worker are being recruited for the next programme year. Staff arrive at the end of January to be ready to begin a month long staff induction and training.
All interviews will be held via SKYPE, and applicants will need a skype account, and access to a computer with microphone and camera.
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CURRENT OPENINGS
Resident Staff Coordinator: 3 year post
The Resident Staff Coordinator will facilitate the recruitment and selection process for appointment of Resident Group Staff. The post holder will plan and coordinate the annual staff induction and training. The post holder will support, monitor and continue in the development of line management systems. The post holder will work to ensure that the community remains in compliance with employment legislation.
Close date: 27 August 2010
SKYPE interview date: To Be Determined
Start date: As soon as possible
Volunteer Staff Coordinator: 3 year post
The Volunteer Staff Coordinator will facilitate the recruitment and selection process for appointment of the Volunteer Staff. The post holder will oversee the recruitment process, and ensure the well-being of the volunteer staff once here by organizing social events and regular reflection times. The post holder will work as part of the Staffing team, and will be required to have flexibility in their approach to their work.
Close date: 27 August 2010
SKYPE interview date: To Be Determined
Start date: As soon as possible
Resident Cook: 1 year post initially with an opportunity to extend for an additional 2 years
The Resident Cook is responsible for managing a team of voluntary staff, providing meals for the staff and guests in the MacLeod Centre from March to November and in the Abbey from November to March. The post holder works closely with the Hospitality Team Leader in planning meals, ordering supplies and keeping within the allocated budget. Catering at the Centres provides a staple, healthy option diet which is predominately vegetarian, and attempts to be environmentally friendly (i.e. avoiding waste), ecologically sustainable, sensitive to tastes and providing for special dietary requirements.
Close date: 1 September 2010
SKYPE interview date: To Be Determined
Start date: As soon as possible
OPENINGS FOR THE 2011 SEASON
Sacristan: 1 year seasonal post, ending mid-November 2011
The Sacristan is responsible for the stewardship and caretaking of the Abbey Church, the Michael Chapel and St Oran’s Chapel, and for ensuring that all the necessary preparations are made to enable the conduct of public worship. The Sacristan is also responsible for supervising the volunteer staff attached to the Abbey Church. As a part of the programme team, the Sacristan assists with the delivery of the guest programme for the Abbey and MacLeod Centres.
Close date: 9 August 2010
SKYPE interview date: week of 23 August 2010
Housekeeper: 1 year seasonal post, ending mid-November in the MacLeod Centre, and 31 December in the Abbey.
The Housekeeper is responsible for heading a team of voluntary staff, who prepares the Centres for incoming guests, and keeps the Centres tidy while the guests stay. The Housekeeper works closely with the Hospitality Team Coordinator in ordering supplies of cleaning materials and table supplies, maintaining equipment and keeping within the allocated budget. It is essential that the post holder has a flexible approach to their work, as it is sometimes necessary to work outside the normally designated hours.
There are two Housekeeper posts open for 2011.
Close date: 9 August 2010
SKYPE interview date: week of 23 August 2010
Hospitality Team Support Worker: 1 year seasonal post, ending 31 December 2011
The Hospitality Team Support Worker works with the Hospitality Team supporting the domestic work of both centres. The role involves developing a familiarity and competence with tasks relating to cooking and housekeeping. This allows the Hospitality Team Support Worker to cover or formally deputise for colleagues, as well as to contribute to the general staff complement of the Hospitality Team. It is essential that the post holder has a flexible approach to their work.
Close date: 9 August 2010
SKYPE interview date: week of 23 August 2010
Craft and Programme Worker: 1 year seasonal post, ending mid-November 2011
The Craft and Programme Worker enables guests, volunteers and resident staff to engage with their own God-given creativity. This is done through organised craft sessions, exploring a particular craft or a theme, and through open, informal sessions in the Craft Room. Through creative arts and crafts, guests and staff are encouraged to reflect on their place in the wider community and in work for peace, justice and the integrity of creation. In common with the rest of the Programme Team, the Craft and Programme Worker participates in team meetings and supports the complete programme.
Close date: 9 August 2010
SKYPE interview date: week of 23 August 2010
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You are invited to complete your application (see below) and forward it to crc@iona.org.uk. You may attach a CV to your application, but it is important that you complete all the sections on the application in full. A CV is additional rather than satisfactory information.
Resident group posts at the Island Centres are offered for a maximum of three years and so become vacant on a rotational basis. Do bookmark this page or register for an RSS feed to our news page to be informed of future vacancies.
Follow these links for information on Volunteering.
If you are interested in applying, please read something of the Iona Experience also Resident Group Notes explaining practical details about life on Iona.
You should read the Job Description specific to each post (linked above) and be aware of the notes for applicants above. Return your application form to us before the closing date preferably by e-mail, or by post. Address your applications to:
Centres Resource Coordinator, The Iona Community, The Abbey, Isle of Iona, PA76 6SN. Tel 01681 700404.
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Iona & Camas Resident Group based posts:
Resident Group posts are generally offered on a fixed term basis of between 10 months and 3 years. All posts regardless of the duties are offered at the same monthly allowance, plus full board and lodgings, and relocation assistance. A holiday allowance is also offered depending on the lenght of appointment as well as a generous pension provision.
We ask that applicants be in sympathy with the aims and purposed of the Iona Community and recognise that living in community is not simply doing a job but sharing in common life responsibilities which includes welcoming guests, building community and daily worship where appropriate.
Notes for applicants for Iona & Camas Resident Group posts:
- Applications must be made using the Iona Community's application form. We regret that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form, stating clearly which post/s you are interested in.
- All Iona & Camas Resident Group posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and appointments will be subject to satisfactory Criminal Records Office check. Having a criminal record however will not exclude anyone from applying, or being considered for appointment.
- Applicants who do not hold UK or EC citizenship, or are not otherwise entitled to residency/working rights in the UK, will require visa clearance for employment in the UK. You should check your entitlement for entry clearance with your local British Consulate prior to making your application.
- Applicants based outside of the UK please note: If short listed for interview we are able to pay travel expenses from point of entry into the UK only.
We also have a variety of VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES for men and women aged 18 to post-retirement. Placements of 6 weeks & longer are available between March and December each year. Please let us know if you are interested in our 2010 volunteer programme.
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For an application form, email the Volunteer Coordinator at staffing@iona.org.uk
The Iona Community seeks to provide an equal opportunity for employment to all regardless of gender, disability, race, sexual orientation or creed.
If you have any general questions about working with the Iona Community please contact:
The Support Services Manager, The Iona Community, 4th Floor Savoy House, 140 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3DH .
Tel +44 (0)141 332 6343.
