VACANCIES
Working for, or volunteering with, the Iona Community is a wonderful opportunity to make a positive difference in the world. We have forty-five members of staff based in Scotland. Our team on Iona includes about fifteen resident staff. Ten staff members work at Camas, on Mull.
We currently have some very exciting opportunities to join our mainland and island centres staff teams! Find out more by clicking on the links below.
Staff vacancies at Iona Abbey Centre and Welcome Centre
Iona Community Shop Manager
About the role
The Shop Manager is responsible for the overall management of the shop. The appointee will develop a team approach to its operation, manage the budget and maximise revenue whilst continuing to ensure that the ethos of the Iona Community is reflected in the literature and products sold.
The Shop Manager will have specific responsibility for
- training, supervise and support shop volunteers and line-manage the Assistant Shop Manager
- ensuring a high standard of customer service and welcome, including providing information about the work of The Iona Community
- ensuring the correct handling and accounting of all sales receipts and maintain appropriate records and reports via the EPOS system.
- maintaining good working relationships with current suppliers and expand the supply base in accordance with the Iona Community’s values and shop purchasing policy.
Essential reading
Iona Community Shop Manager Job description
Read the Transforming Lives document and the updated strategic objectives to find out more about the Iona Community.
Forms to fill
Completed forms should be returned to ICrecruitment@iona.org.uk
Things to note
All applications must made via the Iona Community application form. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: 23:59pm 10th December 2023
Provisional date for interviews: tbc
Terms and Conditions will be made available for candidates who are invited for interview. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
Iona Abbey Deputy Cook
About the role
During the main season (early March to mid-November), the Deputy Cook will work closely with the Abbey Cook and kitchen volunteers to provide tasty and healthy home-cooked food for up to 80 people (up to 44 guests and 30 staff plus visitors). Out of season (from mid-November until Christmas), the Deputy Cook will be the person in charge of the Abbey kitchen.
Please note, this is a 10-month seasonal contract from 1st February 2024 to 30th November 2024.
The Deputy Cook will have specific responsibility for
- the daily running of the kitchen with the Abbey Cook
- assisting the Abbey Cook in inducting, coaching, supporting and supervising volunteer staff and others (including guests) who come to help out in the kitchen.
- managing food stocks and ordering provisions in accordance with the annual budget and the ethical food policy.
- ensuring that Environmental Health and Safety and the Food Safety Standards are met in the kitchen at all times.
Essential reading
2024 Deputy Cook Job Description
Read the Transforming Lives document and the updated strategic objectives to find out more about the Iona Community.
Forms to fill
2024 Deputy Cook Application Form
Declaration form
Completed forms should be returned to ICrecruitment@iona.org.uk
Things to note
All applications must made via the Iona Community application form. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: 23:59pm 10th December 2023 – PLEASE NOTE THE EXTENDED DEADLINE.
Provisional date for interviews: 13th December 2023
Terms and Conditions will be made available for candidates who are invited for interview. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
Staff vacancies at Camas Outdoor Activity Centre on the Isle of Mull
All members of staff at Camas participate fully in the common life, shared by both staff and guests. This includes attending shared meals and taking part in daily chores, as well as attending and leading morning and evening reflections. As a remote, off-grid community committing to a basic, simple and sustainable lifestyle, staff also take part in the domestic and maintenance tasks necessary for the running of the centre.
Camas Activity Worker
About the role
The Camas Activity Worker’s role is to have significant input into the quality assurance and health and safety aspects of the centre’s outdoor activities. This includes significant time delivering outdoor activities including:
- kayaking, coasteering, wild swimming and raft-building
- abseiling
- wild camping and hillwalking
- wide games and indoor team-building activities
A large proportion of the time will be spent leading these activities, while supporting other resident staff and volunteers to contribute fully to the delivery of the activities.
Read the full job description linked to in the essential reading below:
Essential reading
Camas Activity Worker Job Description
Working for the Iona Community at Camas
Read the Transforming Lives document and the updated strategic objectives to find out more about the Iona Community.
Forms to fill
Camas Activity Worker Application Form
Declaration form
Completed forms should be returned to ICrecruitment@iona.org.uk
Things to note
All applications must made be via the Iona Community application form. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: 23:59 (BST) Thursday 16th November.
Provisional date for interviews: week beginning 6th November
Terms and Conditions will be made available for candidates who are invited for interview. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. The post holder must be or become a member of Scotland’s Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme. Due to the nature of this work it will not be possible to consider applicants who do not already have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
Camas is a beautiful, unique and remote place to live. We recognise that, as it is situated a 25 minute walk from the road, it can be a challenging place to live. If you’re interested in visiting to get first-hand experience of Camas before you apply, please be in touch with the current Coordinator camascoord@iona.org.uk
Camas Environment Worker
About the role
The Camas Environment Worker’s additional role is to lead the Centre’s environmental and ethical activities, practices and policies. This includes encouraging staff and guests to develop connections to the natural environment, finding creative ways to reduce our carbon footprint as individuals and as a centre and increasing awareness of environmental and ethical issues amongst our staff and guests.
Read the full job description linked to in the essential reading below.
Essential reading
Camas Environment Worker Job Description
Working for the Iona Community at Camas
Read the Transforming Lives document and the updated strategic objectives to find out more about the Iona Community.
Forms to fill
Camas Environment Worker Application Form
Declaration form
Completed forms should be returned to ICrecruitment@iona.org.uk
Things to note
All applications must be made via the Iona Community application form. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: is 23:59 (BST) Thursday 16th November.
Provisional date for interviews: TBC
Terms and Conditions will be made available for candidates who are invited for interview. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. The post holder must be or become a member of Scotland’s Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme. Due to the nature of this work it will not be possible to consider applicants who do not already have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
Camas is a beautiful, unique and remote place to live. We recognise that, as it is situated a 25 minute walk from the road, it can be a challenging place to live. If you’re interested in visiting to get first hand experience of Camas before you apply, please be in touch with the current Coordinator camascoord@iona.org.uk
Camas Programme and Communications Worker
About the role
The Camas Programme and Communications Worker’s role is to work with the Camas Coordinator and Iona Community Communications Managers in developing, promoting and managing the centre’s annual programme. This includes planning, advertising and managing bookings for open weeks. The Programme and Communications Worker also has responsibility for supporting communications with groups throughout their booking process, promoting the centre’s work through social media and other innovate initiatives and providing general administrative support where appropriate.
Read the full job description linked to in the essential reading below
Essential reading
Camas Programme and Communications Worker Job Description
Working for the Iona Community at Camas
Read the Transforming Lives document and the updated strategic objectives to find out more about the Iona Community.
Forms to fill
Camas Programme and Communications Application Form
Declaration form
Completed forms should be returned to ICrecruitment@iona.org.uk
Things to note
All applications must be made via the Iona Community application form. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: 23:59 (BST) Thursday 16th November.
Provisional date for interviews: TBC
Terms and Conditions will be made available for candidates who are invited for interview. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. The post holder must be or become a member of Scotland’s Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme. Due to the nature of this work it will not be possible to consider applicants who do not already have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
Camas is a beautiful, unique and remote place to live. We recognise that, as it is situated a 25 minute walk from the road, it can be a challenging place to live. If you’re interested in visiting to get first hand experience of Camas before you apply, please be in touch with the current Coordinator camascoord@iona.org.uk
Camas Support Worker
About the role
The Camas Support Worker’s additional role is to ensure that all residential volunteers receive an appropriate level of support and supervision, from before they arrive until they leave. The post holder will also coordinate the volunteer recruitment process in close liaison with the Camas Coordinator. They will additionally liaise with groups and advise the team on support needs for vulnerable guests, and provide training and support for the team in specialist areas surrounding these.
Read the full job description in the essential reading below.
Essential reading
Camas Support Worker Job Description
Working for the Iona Community at Camas
Read the Transforming Lives document and the updated strategic objectives to find out more about the Iona Community.
Forms to fill
Camas Support Worker Application Form
Declaration form
Completed forms should be returned to ICrecruitment@iona.org.uk
Things to note
All applications must be made via the Iona Community application form. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: 23:59 (BST) Thursday 16th November.
Provisional date for interviews: TBC
Terms and Conditions will be made available for candidates who are invited for interview. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. The post-holder must be or become a member of Scotland’s Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme. Due to the nature of this work it will not be possible to consider applicants who do not already have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
Camas is a beautiful, unique and remote place to live. We recognise that, as it is situated a 25 minute walk from the road, it can be a challenging place to live. If you’re interested in visiting to get first hand experience of Camas before you apply, please be in touch with the current Coordinator camascoord@iona.org.uk
Staff vacancies with our Mainland team
Mainland Operations Manager
About the role
The Iona Community Mainland Operations Manager will be a highly experienced and versatile team leader who can delegate, and diligently complete a wide variety of tasks, and successfully juggle competing priorities. This is a key role within the organisation responsible for leading the administration team.
Mainland Operations Manager will have specific responsibility for
- Ensuring excellent team working across the whole administrative staff group, including team building training and awareness of culture and morale.
- Developing and implementing administrative policies, procedures and systems to improve overall business efficiency.
- Carrying out HR administration including personnel record keeping, ensuring that records are kept in accordance with data protection principles.
- Enabling administrative support for multiple Iona Community events.
- Providing administrative support is to project teams, including coordination of meetings, documentation, and reporting.
Essential reading
Iona Community Mainland Operations Manager Job description
Read the Transforming Lives document and the updated strategic objectives to find out more about the Iona Community.
Forms to fill
Operations Manager Application Form
Declaration form
Completed forms should be returned to ICrecruitment@iona.org.uk
Things to note
Previously advertised as Administration Team Manager. Previous applicants need not apply.
All applications must be made via the Iona Community application form. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: 23:59pm 3rd December 2023
Provisional date for interviews: 13th December 2023 in Glasgow
Terms and Conditions will be made available for candidates who are invited for interview. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
Volunteer at our Island Centres in 2024!
Our next round of volunteer recruitment on the Isle of Iona is now open. Camas opportunities on Mull are coming soon.Find out more by emailing volunteerapplications@iona.org.uk
Volunteering at Camas
Come and volunteer with the Iona Community at Camas in 2024.
We will soon be opening recruitment for short term volunteers who can commit a few weeks (4 to 8) to come and live and work with the resident staff team to offer radical hospitality to our guests.
The Camas volunteer role is incredibly varied and rewarding.
