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.

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  • Local Development Worker- East Anglia

    Hours
    28 hours per week, including some weekends and evenings and frequent travel in the region and nationally
    Salary
    £27,379 (£34,224 pro rata) Regional, 2024 rate
    Contract
    Part time, permanent
    Location
    Based from home and locations within the geographical area covered by this role
    Closing date:
    8am Monday 2 December 2024
    Interview
    Wednesday 11 December 2024 at a venue in East Anglia

    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 are committed to equality and welcome applicants from all identities and backgrounds. Selection is based solely on skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. Sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnicity, nationality, disability, marital status, or class will not be a barrier to employment. We aim for an equitable, user-friendly application process, and reasonable adjustments can be made if needed. BYM is a Quaker organisation and we expect all applicants and employees to uphold our values.

    We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and all candidates will undergo pre-employment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment guidelines.

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