Charity registered in Scotland SC003794
The Iona Community is an ecumenical Christian community of men and women from different walks of life and different traditions in the Church engaged together, and with people of goodwill across the world, in acting, reflecting and praying for justice, peace and the integrity of creation; convinced that the inclusive community we seek must be embodied in the community we practice.
Our mainland office is located in Glasgow. Today, we are about 280 Members, mostly in Britain, with 1450 Associate Members and 1250 Friends worldwide. The Iona Community welcomes people from all walks of life at its centres on the islands of Iona and Mull. It trades through Wild Goose Publications and the Iona Community Shop on Iona, and resources a wide range of church and community organizations through its Wild Goose Resource Group and Youth Resource Team. The Iona Prayer Circle is a worldwide network which prays for people and places in distress. Coracle is the bi-monthly magazine of the Iona Community, which seeks the exchange of thoughts and ideas as a basis for finding common ground.
The Iona Community is seeking an inspiring Fundraiser to help secure and grow our financial sustainability as we live out our vision of justice, peace, and renewal of worship around the world. This is an exciting opportunity to build strong relationships with funders and donors, grow a culture of giving, and lead a new Fundraising Team to support our diverse work — from peacemaking and social justice to youth and environmental projects, and the care of our historic island properties. If you’re self-motivated, a great communicator, and share our values, we’d love you to join us in this vital role.
Do you have a gift for welcoming and supporting people? Are you ready for a new adventure and a meaningful role aligned with the Iona Community’s vision? Would you like to live on a remote Scottish island, surrounded by beauty and community? If your answer is yes, the following opportunity could be for you.
The Iona Community is seeking to appoint a welcoming and supportive Volunteer Coordinator to join our Abbey team on the Isle of Iona for the 2026 season.
Each year, around 80 volunteers from across the world come to Iona Abbey to live and work in community — helping to offer welcome and hospitality to our international guests. As Volunteer Coordinator, you’ll ensure that every volunteer is supported from the moment they apply until the day they leave.
You’ll oversee recruitment, induction and one-to-one supervision, and work with colleagues to foster a supportive and inclusive community where all can flourish. This is a role for someone who brings both compassion and good organisation.
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, prior to taking up the post.
Due to the nature of this work, it will NOT be possible to consider candidates who do not already have the right to work in the United Kingdom
For further information and a recruitment pack, please visit our website. iona.org.uk/about/vacancies
Are you ready for a new adventure and a meaningful role aligned with the Iona Community’s vision? Working at Iona Abbey offers the chance to live on a remote Scottish island, surrounded by beauty and community.
The Iona Community is seeking a creative and organised Programme Coordinator to join our Abbey team on the Isle of Iona for the 2026 season.
The Programme Coordinator will plan and deliver weekly programme sessions that both encourage and challenge, exploring themes of justice, peace, faith and community. Working closely with colleagues, volunteers and visiting programme leaders, you’ll create spaces where reflection leads to action, and where people are inspired to carry what they’ve learned into the wider 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, prior to taking up the post.
Due to the nature of this work, it will NOT be possible to consider candidates who do not already have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
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, prior to taking up the post.
Due to the nature of this work, it will NOT be possible to consider candidates who do not already have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
While we hope that the new appointee would start on 1st February, a start date in March will be considered.