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.

Jobs

  • Local Development Worker- London

    Hours
    28 hours per week, including some weekends and evenings and frequent travel in the region and nationally
    Salary
    £32,208 (£40,261 pro rata)
    Contract
    Part time, permanent
    Location
    Friends House, 173 Euston Road, London NW1
    Closing date:
    9am, Monday 20 May 2024
    Interview
    Tuesday 4 June 2024

    We are seeking an enthusiastic, pragmatic person who is excited by what spirit-led growth might mean in a faith context. Our local development team is a key part of our plans to reinvigorate Quakerism and to help Quaker communities thrive.

    As a local development worker, you will support Quaker communities to be inclusive, welcoming and all-age. The support areas include worship, community, organisational management, social action, collaboration in the wider community, and outreach. You will provide accompaniment, facilitation, project support, and training. You will work alongside others at Quakers in Britain and Woodbrooke to provide resources and opportunities that grow from the identified needs of local Quakers.

    We invite applications from people who are:

    good listeners with experience of working with groups to develop and deliver a shared vision

    familiar with Quaker worship, community, witness, and organisation

    organised and resourceful, able to research information, analyse and sift it, and apply it appropriately to a range of situations and personalities

    creative and adaptable, able to encourage innovation and support experimentation

    digitally curious, willing to experiment with digital platforms and programmes to develop community and progress work.

    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 Ollie Waterhouse at oliverw@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.

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  • Collections Development Manager- Library

    Hours
    35 hours per week
    Salary
    £48,715 per annum
    Contract
    Full time, fixed term (2 years)
    Location
    Based at Friends House, London (NW1); London-based staff may be able to work at home some of the time by agreement.
    Closing date:
    9am, Wednesday 5 June 2024
    Interview
    Friday 14 June, Friends House

    We are seeking a Collections Development Manager in the Library of the Religious Society of Friends. You will manage the operation of the Library and be responsible for the ongoing acquisition and processing of printed and published material for the Library's collections, in line with our Collections Development Policy. You will also work as part of a team to support the strategic review and development of our collections management.

    This is an opportunity to use your experience and creativity to help shape the future development of our unique and important collections. You will be familiar with library and collections management and be able to manage the team and the day-to-day operation of the library. You will also contribute to strategic planning and the delivery of a development plan. You will be an effective communicator, able to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

    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 Libby Adams at libbya@quaker.org.uk..

    Quakers have a faith commitment to equality and encourage and welcome applications 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 of its employment practices.

    Application Pack Application Form