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Current Vacancies | Volunteering | Future Opportunities
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, to share a common life and extend our ministry of hospitality to guests from all over the world. Read more....
You should have relevant or related experience for the post, be used to working as part of a team, have a general flexible outlook to your work, and share the Iona Community’s open and inclusive Christian commitment.
Current Staff Vacancies - Iona Centres
Deputy Warden (Mac Centre Warden)
3 year post from Autumn 2008
Shop Manager
3 years Post to start as soon as possible
Musician
1 Year Post from 1st September 2008
CLOSING DATE for above applications: 20th June, 2008.
Interviews on Iona: from 30th June, 2008
Hospitality Team: Cook
up to 1 year from Jan 09
Hospitality Team: Housekeepers (2 posts)
up to 1 year from Jan 09
Hospitality Team: Support Worker
1 year from Jan 09
Programme Team: Programme Co-ordinator
up to 3 years from Jan 09
Programme Team: Sacristan/Programme Support,
up to 1 year from Jan 09
Programme Team: Gardener/Programme Support
up to 1 year from Jan 09
CLOSING DATE for the above vacancies: 25th July.
INTERVIEW Week Beginning 11th August
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 also read the Job Description specific to each post (linked above) and be aware of the notes for applicants below before returning an application form to us before the closing date by e-mail or post to The Staffing Office, The Iona Community, The Abbey, Isle of Iona, PA76 6SN
Future Opportunities - Island Centres
Most positions on Iona and at Camas are for a maximum period of 3 years which means that each year we have a range of positions which come vacant. The following are some examples:
Housekeeping - for 10 months >>>
Cooks - for up to 1 year >>>
Admin Team Members. Various posts - for up to 3 years >>>.
Hospitality Team Leader - for 3 years >>>
Shop Manager - for 3 years >>>
If you might be interested in any of these positions please bookmark this page as they will be open for application in the middle of 2008
Iona 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 October each year. Please let us know if you are interested in our 2008 volunteer programme.
Volunteering - Iona >>>
Volunteering - Camas >>>
FAQs about volunteering >>>
Volunteer Information Book >>>
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.
The Iona Community seeks to provide an equal opportunity for employment to all regardless of gender, disability, race, sexual orientation or creed.
