Abbey Administrator

The Iona Community is seeking an Abbey Administrator to provide the efficient administration and communication that keep our activities on Iona running smoothly.Working as part of the Resident Team is more than a job; it is a way of life. You will live and work alongside colleagues and guests, sharing in daily tasks, worship and recreation.You will provide administrative support across the Abbey Team and be an initial point of contact for general enquiries by phone, by email and in person. Working with the Bookings Co-ordinator, you will help manage guest bookings, room allocations and guest lists, ensuring that arrangements are in place to meet guests’ needs.The role also includes working with the Finance Team to process island financial transactions and keep accurate records, and supporting the Iona Community Prayer Circle. You will work closely with colleagues on the island and on the mainland, and will have considerable day-to-day autonomy.We are looking for someone with:A strong commitment to the ministry of hospitality and the common life, and a pastoral nature that welcomes people whoever they areA proven track record of providing quality administrative support in an office environmentExcellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft 365Excellent written and verbal communication skillsProven organisational and numeracy skills, with close attention to detailThe ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a teamThe ability to maintain a high degree of responsibility and confidentialityThe ability to handle competing demands, adapt to change and work well under pressureEmotional intelligence, compassion and warmthA willingness to live in a residential community and cover for colleagues when necessaryAwareness of, and sympathy with, the Iona Community’s Christian commitment, purpose and valuesExperience of customer service, managing financial transactions (including cash handling) and software such as Canva, Xero, CiviPlus or Freetobook would be welcome, but is not essential.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 post, it will not be possible to consider applicants who do not already have the right to work in the United Kingdom., None specified

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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.