- Advertised from 11th January 2023
- Monthly allowance of £727.20 Full board and Lodging provided in addition to the Monthly Allowance. Fixed term contract for 3 years.
Role
The Camas Resident Staff Team is responsible for the leadership and support of volunteer staff and guests in the “common life” at Camas, as well as the planning, co-ordination and running of the weekly programme for Camas Centre guests. As a remote, off-grid community committing to a basic, simple and sustainable lifestyle, all resident staff must hold additional responsibility for specific areas of Camas to maintain the centre.
The Camas Gardener will have specific responsibility for
- Managing and maintaining the Centre’s organic garden – woodland, tree nursery, wild garden areas, lazy beds and polytunnels seeing it through the whole season, from planting at the beginning of the year, to harvesting for our daily use, and then preparing the beds for the winter.
- Facilitating use of the garden as a space for exploring our connection with nature.
- Supporting both staff and guests to feel confident in being part of the daily upkeep of the garden, knowing when to pick and use the produce and teaching basic gardening skills.
- Oversight of the Iona Abbey Garden, including regular weekly visits to work in the garden coordinating required weekly work with the Iona team.
Application notes
All applications must be on the Iona Community Application form. CVs will not be accepted
Closing date for applications is 9am on Tuesday 24th January 2023
Provisional date for Interviews 30th or 31st January 2023 – online
Posts are offered on a 3 year fixed term contract, Start date : ASAP but no later than 6th March 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. 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.
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Greyfriars Kirk’s (GK) roots go back to 1620, and the site was a place of worship well before then. Today GK is a member of The Church of Scotland, and it has a small and committed congregation. The roll is about 250 and about 100 attend the main service on Sunday.
The key responsibility is to provide operational support to the Ministry Team to facilitate all practical aspects of services of worship in a respectful and dignified way.
You will be required to manage the Kirk’s core Sunday Services – 9:30am to 10:30am and a Gaelic Service from 11:30am to 12:30pm. You will also be required if available to assist with funerals, weddings and other services (including rehearsals) in the kirk and will be paid in addition to the Beadle salary.
Full details are available in the job description below.
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Admin & Communications Assistant
- Part time
- £23,820 pro-rata
- On site: Linlithgow
- Closing 9th January 2026
St John’s Church, Linlithgow, is looking for an organised and creative Admin & Communications Assistant to support the smooth running of our church life and help us communicate effectively with our congregation and local community.
Working closely with the Office & Operations Manager and the Services, Comms & Media Lead you will provide practical administrative and communications support. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, has good administrative skills, and is confident with digital tools and communication platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Handling general enquiries and supporting day-to-day administration
- Preparing service sheets, notices and other documents
- Updating the website, Facebook and ChurchSuite
- Creating weekly service slides and e-newsletters
- Supporting preparations for services and church events
About You
- Friendly, organised and able to work on your own initiative
- Confident using IT, digital tools and Canva (or similar software)
- Comfortable communicating with a wide range of people
- Supportive of the values and beliefs of St John’s Church
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for strengthening and supporting churches across Scotland?
The Baptist Union of Scotland is seeking a new General Director to lead us in this exciting season of Increase. Working with Council, the Trustee Board and our National Team, you’ll help shape and drive the vision for BUS, inspiring and leading the National Team while building strong, supportive relationships with leaders and congregations across Scotland and our network of 155 churches.
We’re looking for someone with wisdom, spiritual depth, strategic insight and a collaborative approach- a leader who can nurture a healthy organisational culture, promote good governance and inspire confidence across our network as we shape the future of BUS together.
Lead with Purpose as Our Finance Operations Lead
At The Faith Mission, every role contributes to a greater calling — sharing hope, transforming lives, and strengthening communities.
As our Finance Operations Lead, you will play a vital part in advancing the Mission by ensuring that our financial operations run smoothly and effectively. Working hand in hand with teams across the organisation, you’ll help steward the resources entrusted to us, enabling the continued growth and impact of our ministry. If you’re passionate about using your financial expertise to serve a purpose that reaches beyond numbers, we’d love to hear from you.
The Finance Operations Lead, working collaboratively with other departments across The Faith Mission, plays a key role in supporting the delivery of the organisation’s vision by ensuring the effective and efficient management of all financial operations and administration.
The Faith Mission is an unincorporated Scottish charity which also has a registration in the Republic of Ireland. It was founded in 1886 by John George Govan as a religious organisation for the purposes of evangelism and Christian ministry in the rural areas of the Great Britain and Ireland.
Vision
“To reach through passionate evangelism the lost of all age groups, particularly in the villages and rural areas of Great Britain and Ireland, and by biblical teaching to encourage holiness of heart and life in Christian people.”
This vision statement is worked out through three core ministries, as follows:
Rural Evangelism – As an interdenominational agency, The Faith Mission works closely with all Christian churches that share a similar concern for passionate evangelism and evangelical truth, especially in areas where there is little or no biblical witness.
Biblical Training – The Faith Mission Bible College is a ministry of the Faith Mission and exists to train people for a variety of roles in Christian ministry and service.
Christian Literature – FM Bookshops is the literature ministry, which is positioned on the high street of many towns and cities in Northern Ireland and Scotland. It provides a neutral location where people can explore the Christian faith through literature or conversations in a relaxed café environment.
Role Description:
The Finance Operations Lead will implement and strengthen the charity’s financial strategy and management. Working closely with the leadership team, you will ensure excellent stewardship of the charity’s resources and oversee financial operations across multiple entities (Bookshops, College and Mission Field).
Qualifications & Experience:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Experience of Sage 50 and Sage 50 payroll software.
- Strong experience in charity finance, including statutory reporting and fund accounting.
- Excellent computer skills – especially Excel, finance and payroll software.
- Experience of guiding and advising non-finance colleagues/stakeholders.
- Proven ability to lead small teams and manage multiple income streams.
- Highly organised, efficient, responsible, with good attention to detail.
- Self-motivated and flexible in approach, genuine dedication and the ability to work on own initiative.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative leadership style.
- Right to Work in the UK and the ability to work in Faith Mission HQ Edinburgh
- Experience of working with Christian or other third sector organisations and volunteers.
Essential Occupational Requirements:
- A committed Christian, actively involved in a local church fellowship and fully supportive of The Faith Mission’s Statement of Faith and the broader work and ministry of The Faith Mission. (This is an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010.)
- The Finance Operations Lead will engage effectively with Mission members, staff at all levels of responsibility, and external supporters. He or she will also be expected to contribute positively to the spiritual life, fellowship, and overall vitality of The Faith Mission.
- The Finance Operations Lead will approach this role as a ministry calling—serving faithfully for the advancement of God’s Kingdom through the ongoing work and witness of The Faith Mission.
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- Free parking
- Company pension
- On-site parking
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