Islands Centres Maintenance Worker

Work with the Iona CommunityTransforming lives tochange the world.Job TitleIslands Centres Maintenance WorkerReporting toIslands Estates ManagerSalary BandAs residential post: Annual allowance of £9,350 (pro rata), allrent, bills and  food included. Type of ContractResident post – Fixed Term, 1 June 2026 to 31 October 2026ststLocationIsle of Iona, with some overnights on the Isle of MullHours of Work35 hours per week; with Common Life commitments in additionCommon Life AccountabilityWorking for the Iona Community as part of the Resident Team is more than a job – it isa way of life. We live and work together as a community, committed to sharing acommon life. This means that staff share in tending a home with one another, whilealso sharing daily tasks, worship and recreation with the guests who join us incommunity, and with each other.Living like this can be very rewarding. It can also be a very vulnerable and challengingexperience, balancing our allocated job along with the shared “common life”. This lifetogether is a commitment, or a covenant that is agreed, rather than a contract that issigned.It is this mixture of our daily work, with a commitment to the common life and thebuilding, receiving and celebrating of community that makes working at our islandscentres far more than a job; but a way of life.Annual Leave37 days for full-time staff. Pro-rata for part-time staff.Holiday/Annual Leave Entitlement runs from 1 January to 31December each year and is inclusive of Public HolidaysPensionMembership of the National Employment Savings TrustIona Community Job DescriptionOverview of the organisationThe Iona Community is an international, ecumenical Christian movement working for justice and peace, the rebuilding ofcommunity and the renewal of worship.  Our Community was founded in Glasgow, Scotland in 1938 by Rev George MacLeod, a visionary and social reformer.   Job DescriptionIona Abbey is a place of welcome, hospitality and challenge, through our daily rhythm of worship, meals, shared tasks andguest programme. Under the guidance of the Islands Estate Manager, the Islands Centre’s Maintenance Worker’s role is to support themaintenance across the properties on Iona and Mull. This includes regular visits to the Camas Centre to undertake workon the historic buildings and grounds and supervising workaways who visit the centre during its current period of closure.The properties include:       Iona Abbey – internal areas of Iona Abbey, occupied by the Iona Community      Camas Centre – 180 year old, off-grid granite cottages located on the Ross of Mull      Dunsmeorach – 9 bedroom staff housing located on Iona      Cul Dunsmeorach – small, 1 bedroom flat located on behind Dunsmeorach      Welcome Centre & Shop – small shop and staff offices, located opposite Iona Abbey      Shuna Cottage – 4 bedroom volunteer housing located on Iona      Cul Shuna – 6 bedroom volunteer housing located on Iona      Roseneath Cottage and Beach Hut – staff housing and small building located on Iona  The Maintenance Worker is responsible for consulting and working the various properties on Iona and the Camas Centreas required.  Although based primarily on Iona, the position will be required to work frequently at the Camas Centre on Mull, withsome overnights during workaway visits.   Main Responsibilities1)  Maintaining the Facilities to a High Standard1.Undertaking basic maintenance work across the properties and grounds to a high standard, under the direction of theIslands Estate Manager and Maintenance Coordinator.2.Supervising routine maintenance work undertaken by workaway visitors and guests3.Working alongside external contractors where necessary.4.Observing the Iona Community’s environmental policies in relation to all work undertaken2)  Support Hospitality for Workaways5.Supporting the hospitality of workaway guests at the Camas Centre during visits, including shared tasks and meals6.Overnight stays at the Camas Centre during workaway periods3)   Duties Shared with Other Staff Members of the Abbey Team (for which training is given)1.Health & Safety compliance, Safeguarding, First Aider, Fire Officer2.Option of being on the rota to lead or back-mark the weekly pilgrimage3.Liaising with the Communications team to provide content (i.e. photos, videos or sound recordings)Level of Autonomy and Decision MakingThis post has considerable day-to-day autonomy and the post-holder can make decisions relating to their area of responsibility.Decisions that will have a wider impact must be made in liaison with the Operations Manager and Islands Estate Manager andother members of staff as appropriate.Supervision and Budget responsibilityThis post has no direct supervision or budget responsibilities.Key RelationshipsThe main internal contacts of the post are:Islands Estates Manager, Operations Manager, all colleagues in the Abbey Team.The main external contacts of the post are:Guests, workaways, member of public, islanders, staff of Historic Environment Scotland (HES)Personal SpecificationsEssential1.Be in sympathy with the aims and purpose of the Iona Community, and be able to reflect these in their work at the centres.  2.Enjoy working with a variety of people from different backgrounds.3.Relevant experience of basic maintenance work. This may include basic decorating, groundskeeping, plumbing and other“handy-person” skills.4.Experience in safe use of practical tools and equipment, including power tools.5.An understanding of the challenges of community living6.Be committed to a basic, simple, sustainable lifestyle  7.Have a dynamic, flexible approachDesirable1.Experience in managing small woodlands2.A full, clean driving license3.DIY skillsThis post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and Residential post-holder will need to be or tobecome a member of Scotland’s Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme.How to applyClosing date: 23:59 BST Sunday 10 MaythInterview date: 14th May onlinePlease apply by email using the application form to outline your experience andsuitability for the role.  Due to the nature of this role, it will not be possible toconsider candidates who do not already have the right to work in the UnitedKingdom.text text textThe Iona Community, Suite 9, Fairfield, 1048 Govan Road, Glasgow, Scotland G51 4XS Iona Community is a Scottish Charity regulated by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Company No: SC096243 | Charity No: SC003794 Email: icrecruitment@iona.org.uk  Islands Centres’ Maintenance Worker