Jobs
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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Senior Change Leader: Quaker Governance
- Hours
- 24.5 hours per week – including some weekends and evenings and occasional travel
- Salary
- London: £51,929-£59,590 (£74,184-£85,129 pro rata) / Regional: £44,139-£50,652 (£63,055-£72,360 pro rata)
- Contract
- Part time, fixed-term until 31 December 2026
- Location
- Friends House, NW1 or Quakers in Britain Yorkshire Centre, LS2 or home-based if you do not live within reasonable commuting distance.
- Closing date:
- 8am, Thursday 2 January 2024
- Interview
- Thursday 9 or Friday 10 January 2025, in London
Application Pack Application FormWe are looking for a determined and highly-organised person to join our Management Meeting, to lead a cross-organisational change process as Britain Yearly Meeting implements a significant change to our national church structures over the next two years.
Yearly Meeting 2024 agreed to lay down Meeting for Sufferings from 2026, and to hold open 'continuing' Yearly Meeting sessions throughout the year. This major constitutional change has far-reaching implications across BYM's work. As the Senior Change Leader: Quaker Governance, you will lead the transition to the new arrangement, ensuring constitutional and practical considerations are dealt with, and the opportunities for change are maximised. You will also develop BYM's ability to provide support to area meetings undergoing changes to governance structures at regional level.
We invite applications from Quaker members or attenders in good standing who are:
- knowledgeable and passionate about Quaker church structures and practices, charity law and good governance requirements,
- experienced in the Quaker business method in a range of contexts,
- able to lead and manage high-performing teams to deliver complex changes,
- good listeners and persuasive communicators, with strong interpersonal skills.
Alongside the opportunity to co-design a Quaker governance structure fit for the future, we offer a generous benefits package. To arrange an informal discussion of the role, please email Paul Parker, Recording Clerk, at RC@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. We aim to prevent age, belief, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, neurodivergence, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or social class from being a barrier to employment. We aim for an equitable, user-friendly application process, and reasonable adjustments can be made if needed. As a Quaker organisation 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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People Advisor, Quiet Company
- Hours
- 35 hours per week
- Salary
- £48,054 per annum
- Contract
- Full time, fixed-term for 2 years
- Location
- Friends House, London NW1. London based staff may be able to work at home some of the time by agreement.
- Closing date:
- 8am, Monday 13 January 2025
- Interview
- Monday 20 January (online) and Monday 27 January 2025 (in- person at Friends House)
Application Pack Application FormQuiet Company (QC) is a Quaker-owned hospitality and facilities management enterprise rooted in ethical values and eco-sustainability with locations in London and Cumbria. We believe in fostering a positive workplace culture that aligns with our values of integrity, peace, equality, and simplicity.
We are currently seeking someone with HR Business Partnering experience to join our People Team. The role entails working with the People Team and the CEO of QC to ensure our people practices reflect our values and help achieve QC's business goals.
This role will include:
- collaborating with the Head of People Team and the CEO to align people strategies with QC's ethical business goals
- advising the CEO and senior managers with the full range of employee relations advice
- collecting, analysing and interpreting people metrics to inform business decisions
- engendering organisational development and facilitating change across teams
- partnering with the Learning and Development Advisor to enable staff and managers to thrive in their roles
- co-working with our Workplace Equity Coordinator to promote diversity and belonging
To be shortlisted you will need:
- an understanding of strategic people management issues
- experience in advising senior leadership teams on people and culture strategies and issues
- strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data to inform decision making.
- contemporary knowledge of values-based organisational development, change management, and upskilling managers.
If you would like a confidential discussion about the role please contact PatrickG@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. We aim to prevent age, belief, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, neurodivergence, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or social class from being a barrier to employment. We aim for an equitable, user-friendly application process, and reasonable adjustments can be made if needed. As a Quaker organisation we expect all applicants and employees to uphold our values.
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All candidates will undergo pre-employment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment guidelines.
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Workplace Equity Coordinator
- Hours
- 21 hours per week – hours can be worked flexibly
- Salary
- £25,125 (£41,875 pro-rata) per annum – London / £21,357 (£35,596 pro-rata) per annum – Regional
- Contract
- Part time, 2 year fixed-term
- Location
- Based at our offices in Leeds (LS2) or London (NW1), or at home if you do not live within reasonable commuting distance from one of these offices. London-based staff can work at home some of the time by agreement.
- Closing date:
- 8am, Monday 20 January 2025
- Interview
- Thursday 30 January 2025, Friends House, London NW1
Application Pack Application FormJoin Our People Team as a Workplace Equity Coordinator!
Quakers in Britain is seeking to appoint a reflective and innovative diversity practitioner to help us coordinate our EDI work, and to co-create progressive change based on your learning and experience. Your key responsibilities will include:
Coordinating the development of inclusive policies and practices.
Co-developing impactful initiatives that enhance awareness and develop understanding and interpersonal skills that foster belonging.
Collaborating with the People Team to review and promote equitable practices, policies and culture.
Providing support and resources to staff that help engender an inclusive culture.
Coordinating and communicating with EDI champions across the organisation.
Monitoring, evaluating and writing reports on our equity initiatives to measure their impact.
The successful candidate will play an important role in shaping a workplace that celebrates differences and empowers every individual. You will be joining a supportive team and great allies across the organisation who keen to co-create systemic change. If you are ready to be a catalyst for change, apply now and be part of an organisation committed to building a workplace where everyone belongs!
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 Patrick Goh at patrickg@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. We aim to prevent age, belief, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, neurodivergence, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or social class from being a barrier to employment. We aim for an equitable, user-friendly application process, and reasonable adjustments can be made if needed. As a Quaker organisation we expect all applicants and employees to uphold our values.
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All candidates will undergo pre-employment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment guidelines.
