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Abbey Programme Coordinator

  • Full time
  • £29,672
  • On site: Iona
  • Closing 19th November 2024


  • Advertised from 22nd October 2024
  • As residential post: annual allowance of £9,167, all rent, bills and food included. As non-residential island based post: salaried position at salary band F £29,672. This post is offered on a 1 year post. the post can be either Residential, or a non-residential island-based post. 35 Hours per week with Common Life Commitment in addition.

Role

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. If you’re seeking a fresh start, a break from familiar routines, and an opportunity to serve, this could be the perfect next chapter.

As Programme Coordinator you will plan and deliver programme weeks through the season including innovative events and activities that challenge and affirm participants of all ages while reflecting the goals, actions, and concerns of the Iona Community, and which encourage all to apply what they have learnt to the real world, giving them tools to promote justice and peace.

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.

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

The full Job Description can be found on our website iona.org.uk/about/vacancies

Contract Start Date: 1 February 2025

Contract End Date: 31 January 2026

Application notes

All Applications must be on the Iona Community Application Form, (CVs are not accepted)

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

This post is 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.

Interviews will be held on Iona week commencing 2nd December (overnight stay will be required, full details will be provided to interviewees)


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