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Lead Manager
The Ammerdown Centre, Somerset
The Ammerdown Centre is seeking to appoint a Lead Manager. This is an exciting and creative opportunity for someone whose spirituality is ecumenical and embraces the inclusive ethos of Ammerdown and the community. The closing date is 4th March 2025. To apply please send your covering letter and CV to stuartjohnburgess0@gmail.com

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Deputy Centre Manager
Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, Residential
The Othona Community strives to live out the values and teachings of Jesus by establishing residential communities which welcome people of all faiths & none to share this journey through a programme of events, retreats and group bookings. We are seeking a full-time Deputy Centre Manager to live and work on site at our centre near Bradwell-on-Sea. This role is more akin to a way of life than just a job and you will bring enthusiasm, self-motivation and a can-do attitude. You will support the Centre Manager in facilitating the founder’s daily routine of “work, worship, study and play” and the effective running of the centre. You will hold specific responsibilities in relation to the maintenance and servicing of the buildings and grounds and be able to lead community events when the centre manager is on leave. Your people skills will enable you to relate easily with guests of all ages, backgrounds and circumstances. What we offer in return ● A deeply satisfying lifestyle in a beautiful coastal location ● Simple accommodation in a chalet room with ensuite washroom, ● All meals, council tax and utility bills included ● A modest salary circa £17,000 and annual contribution to personal pension scheme ● Flexible hours with 2 days off per week; 28 days annual holiday Closing date 7th February 2025 Interview 21-22nd February 2025 (in Bradwell)

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Centre Manager
Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, Residential
The Othona Community strives to live out the values and teachings of Jesus by establishing residential communities which welcome people of all faiths & none to share this journey through a programme of events, retreats and group bookings. We are seeking a full-time Centre Manager to live and work on site at our centre near Bradwell-on-Sea. This role is more akin to a way of life than just a job and you will bring enthusiasm, self-motivation and your own individual flair. You will provide leadership amongst the small resident community to build and motivate an effective team facilitating the founder’s daily routine of “work, worship, study and play”. You will manage the day-to-day operations of the centre, including supervision and recruitment of staff and volunteers, financial management and the maintenance and servicing of the buildings and grounds. Your people skills will enable you to relate easily with guests of all ages, backgrounds and circumstances. What we offer in return ● A deeply satisfying lifestyle in a beautiful coastal location ● Simple accommodation in a self-contained 2 bedroom chalet ● All meals, council tax, electricity and heating are included ● A modest salary circa £21,000 and annual contribution to personal pension scheme ● Flexible hours with 2 days off per week; 28 days annual holiday Closing date 7th February 2025 Interview 21-22nd February 2025 (in Bradwell)
