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We’re often seeking passionate, dedicated, and talented individuals who share our vision and values. Find out more about our two current opportunities:

Iona Abbey Musician

Director/Trustee of the Iona Community

Iona Resident Post

Abbey Musician

Are you a musician who is seeking to combine your skills, faith and creativity in a unique and beautiful setting? We might just have the job for you.   

The Iona Community is seeking a gifted and collaborative Musician to join our Abbey team on the Isle of Iona for the 2026 season. You’ll help shape and coordinate the music and singing for our twice-daily worship in the iconic Iona Abbey. You’ll also help to lead ‘Wee Sing’ sessions for guests from around the world and provide other support for our weekly Abbey guest programme.  

Working in collaboration with the Iona Community’s Wild Goose Resource Group, you’ll represent and contribute to the musical culture that the Iona Community is known for across the world. 

The Iona Community is an international, ecumenical Christian movement working for peace and justice, the rebuilding of community and the renewal of worship. Living and working on Iona is more than a job; it’s a shared way of life rooted in hope, faith and hospitality. 

This post contains an element of regulated work and as such is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the post-holder will need to be or to become a member of Scotland’s Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing high quality musical input to worship services, and guest programme sessions
  • Encouraging and enabling guest and staff to participate in the Abbey service.
  • Maintain the musical resources
  • Ensure compliance with copyright laws, by accurate recording and reporting
  • Fully participate in the life of the Iona Community on Iona

Why Join Us?

  • Living and working at Iona is not just employment, but a profound commitment to a shared common life that involves work, worship, and recreation.
  • The opportunity to help lead and shape worship in the place where St Columba brought Christianity to Scotland.
  • Generous holiday allowance — 37 days pro-rata, including public holidays.
  • Option to join contributory pension scheme.

Further information

Closing time and date for applications: Sunday 8 February 23:59 (GMT)
Interviews: These will be held during the week commencing 23rd February on Iona or in our Fairfield office in Glasgow.
Start date: 8th April 2026 (some flexibility on start date).

Find out more and apply using the application documents below.

Musician Recruitment Pack

Musician Application Form

Iona Community Declaration Form 2025

Working for The Iona Community – on Iona

Council appointment

Director / Trustee of the Iona Community

Voluntary role 

The Iona Community is seeking to appoint up to three new Directors (Trustees) to join our Council from the 2026 AGM.

This is a significant and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the governance and strategic direction of an international, ecumenical Christian movement rooted in hope and lived in community.

About the role

Directors of the Iona Community are also charity Trustees. Together, Council members hold collective responsibility for the governance, strategy and overall stewardship of the Community, ensuring that our work is faithful to our vision, values and charitable purposes. This role is one of strategic oversight, not day-to-day operational management, which is carried out by employed staff.

Trustees are expected to act with care and diligence, to safeguard the ethos and reputation of the Iona Community, and to help ensure that we remain legally, financially and spiritually sustainable for the future.

Who we are looking for

We are keen to hear from people who are aligned with the vision, purpose and values of the Iona Community and who can contribute thoughtfully and constructively to Council discussions.

Applicants may be Members, Associate Members, Friends of the Iona Community, or people from beyond the membership. We are particularly mindful of the need for a diverse mix of skills, backgrounds, perspectives and life experience on Council, and welcome applications from people who may not have previous trustee experience.

Trustees are encouraged to bring both professional expertise and a willingness to engage deeply with the life, faith and common task of the Community.

Time commitment

Council meets five times per year:

  • Four meetings online (approximately two hours each)

  • One in-person meeting over two days

Some Trustees also serve on committees or hold specific liaison roles, which involve additional meetings (usually online) and preparation time. All Trustees are expected to read papers in advance and to engage thoughtfully in decision-making.

A comprehensive induction programme and trustee training will be provided.

Remuneration

This is a voluntary role. Reasonable expenses are reimbursed in line with Iona Community policy.

Appointment and term of office

Trustees are normally appointed for a four-year term, with the possibility of re-appointment for one further term. Appointments are ratified by the membership of the Iona Community at the AGM.

We have three vacancies, with appointments taking effect from the AGM on Monday 29 June 2026.

How to apply

To apply, please complete the Iona Community Trustee application form, outlining your reasons for applying and the skills and experience you would bring to the role.

Role Profile for Director-Trustee of IC

Iona Community Trustee application form

Closing date for applications:
23:59 on 12 March 2026

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview by video-conference. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the appointments process.

If you feel called to support the Iona Community in this way, we would be delighted to hear from you.

 

Volunteer opportunities

We’re also on the look-out for energetic, fun-loving community volunteers. 

Head over to the volunteer page to find out more.

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