Ampleforth Abbey Trust

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Ampleforth Abbey Trust Ampleforth, Yorkshire
Nov 12, 2025
Full time
HR Officer/Manager Salary: Highly competitive, dependent on experience and skills (£40,000 pro rata for part time) + Benefits Hours: Full or Part-time, permanent (minimum 3 days/21 hours per week). Based at Ampleforth Abbey YO62 - (based on site with opportunity to occasionally work hybrid) Closing date: 12th December 2025 Benefits Up to 8% employer-matched pension Life assurance Free lunch during working hours Free on-site parking 20% discount at the Abbey Shop Cycle to Work Scheme Christmas Closure About Ampleforth Abbey Ampleforth Abbey is home to the UK s largest Benedictine monastic community, rooted in the Rule of St Benedict. Our mission is to seek God through prayer and service, and to invite others to experience faith in action. Located in the Howardian Hills near York, the Abbey sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and welcomes thousands of visitors each year to its Retreat Centre, Visitor Centre, Shop and Tea Room. Ampleforth Abbey Trust, a registered charity, works alongside the monastic community to support this mission. With around 60 lay staff, the Trust delivers on a five-year strategy, choosing a Future Together, to ensure a sustainable, faith-led future for the Abbey and its valley home. The HR Officer/Manager is responsible for overseeing the HR service for Ampleforth Abbey Trust. Collaboration will be your cornerstone for delivering a HR service to the Trust. The requirement to adapt to a varied workload is key to the role as it requires the ability to transition between generalist HR support, recruitment, strategic initiatives, and much more. Main Responsibilities but not limited to:- Ensure a professional, fair, and consistent approach to the HR function required by the Trust. Ensure the organisations policies and procedures are compliant and adhered to, to minimise risk and thus promoting a positive culture within the Trust and they are reviewed and updated annually/as required. Proactively working with and in some instances coaching Line Managers to provide support/guidance/advice on how to manage HR issues within their areas and ensuring you produce all documentation accurately to support the process. Embed best practice whilst ensuring that advice and documentation produced by you is compliant with relevant Trust policies and the ACAS Codes of Practice. Maintain proactive relationships with line managers to support the overall delivery of the HR service. Maintaining the HR Systems and documentation in use within the Trust is up to date with all employee and HR information. Collating, analysing, and reporting on data to identify trends and providing pro-active resolutions to any improvements required. Establishing and maintaining relationships with external suppliers who provide HR materials or services. Stay current with industry trends and best practices in HR. Support the Recruitment processes and provide support and documentation to recruiting managers as and when requested to and in an accurate and timely manner. Able to produce the required HR documentation e.g. offers of employment, HR related letters, when required and within the agreed timeframes Promote and support the wellbeing of both self and staff through maintenance of healthy work/life balance, taking care to manage energy levels of self and others and taking recovery after peak periods of workload activity. Skills and Attributes Proven experience as a HR Generalist or similar role Employee Relations experience is required. Proven record of creating, issuing, and ensuring documentation is produced and records are all accurately up to date, including contracts, policies and procedures. Knowledge of / aptitude for HR methodologies, strategies, and techniques for the future as the role grows. CIPD qualifications (minimum level 3) or a willingness to undertake this. Ampleforth Abbey Trust is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Interested? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience, then please send your cv by return Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.
Ampleforth Abbey Trust Ampleforth, Yorkshire
Nov 12, 2025
Full time
Housekeeping Assistant Salary: Highly competitive, dependent on experience and skills (£12.30) + Benefits Hours: Full-time, permanent (40 hours per week,) will also consider casual/zero hours and part time Based at Ampleforth Abbey YO62 - 5 days over 7 per week(based on site) Working Monday to Friday in the first instance Closing date: 12th December 2025 Benefits Up to 8% employer-matched pension Life assurance Free lunch during working hours Free on-site parking 20% discount at the Abbey Shop Cycle to Work Scheme About Ampleforth Abbey Ampleforth Abbey is home to the UK s largest Benedictine monastic community, rooted in the Rule of St Benedict. Our mission is to seek God through prayer and service, and to invite others to experience faith in action. Located in the Howardian Hills near York, the Abbey sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and welcomes thousands of visitors each year to its Retreat Centre, Visitor Centre, Shop and Tea Room. Ampleforth Abbey Trust, a registered charity, works alongside the monastic community to support this mission. With around 60 lay staff, the Trust delivers on a five-year strategy, choosing a Future Together, to ensure a sustainable, faith-led future for the Abbey and its valley home. We are looking for a Housekeeping Assistant who will embrace the opportunity to work in a charitable organisation preparing rooms and areas for guests and visitors. Main Responsibilities but not limited to:- Working as part of the housekeeping team providing an efficient and effective service to a broad range of customers, understanding their needs and working to meet these wherever possible Undertaking Housekeeping duties in all areas of the Trust to cater for the community and guests, in a polite and helpful manner Maintaining the cleanliness of all areas carrying out work activities in adherence to the area specific cleaning schedule or rota Self- management to ensure best use of time and resources Carrying out Low Use Flushing as required and recording it appropriately Reporting of accidents and near misses Liaising with laundry to ensure all needs are met Ensuring sufficient stock levels of chemicals and consumables are maintained and reported Pre-start checks on equipment to ensure personal safety and the safety of others in the area Adherence to Safe Systems of Work, PPE, COSHH, Risk Assessments and Manual Handling Reporting any maintenance issues in a timely manner Preparing for, and assisting at, special functions and setting up meeting rooms (as and when required) Presenting Ampleforth Abbey Trust in a positive light, assisting in the retention and growth of all business areas Assisting colleagues in the delivery of a first-class service with due regard for legal, financial and time constraints Attending training sessions and meetings as required Undertake any other reasonable duties required in line with capabilities, the needs of the Trust, and the wider group. Experience You will have: Experience of housekeeping or Front of House duties not essential Some understanding of health and safety procedures Skills and Attributes You will bring: Excellent communication Integrity, professionalism and a positive, can-do attitude High standards, methodical and diligent with a high attention to detail Personal resilience and an ability to respond positively Ampleforth Abbey Trust is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Interested in this Housekeeping Assistant role? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience, then please send your cv by return Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.
Ampleforth Abbey Trust York, Yorkshire
Nov 11, 2025
Full time
HR Officer/Manager Salary: Highly competitive, dependent on experience and skills (£40,000 - pro rata for part time) + Benefits Hours: Full or Part-time, permanent (minimum 3 days/21 hours per week). Based at Ampleforth Abbey YO62 - (based on site with opportunity to occasionally work hybrid) Closing date: 12th December 2025 Benefits Up to 8% employer-matched pension Life assurance Free lunch during working hours Free on-site parking 20% discount at the Abbey Shop Cycle to Work Scheme Christmas Closure About Ampleforth Abbey Ampleforth Abbey is home to the UK's largest Benedictine monastic community, rooted in the Rule of St Benedict. Our mission is to seek God through prayer and service, and to invite others to experience faith in action. Located in the Howardian Hills near York, the Abbey sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and welcomes thousands of visitors each year to its Retreat Centre, Visitor Centre, Shop and Tea Room. Ampleforth Abbey Trust, a registered charity, works alongside the monastic community to support this mission. With around 60 lay staff, the Trust delivers on a five-year strategy, choosing a Future Together, to ensure a sustainable, faith-led future for the Abbey and its valley home. The HR Officer/Manager is responsible for overseeing the HR service for Ampleforth Abbey Trust. Collaboration will be your cornerstone for delivering a HR service to the Trust. The requirement to adapt to a varied workload is key to the role as it requires the ability to transition between generalist HR support, recruitment, strategic initiatives, and much more. Main Responsibilities but not limited to:- Ensure a professional, fair, and consistent approach to the HR function required by the Trust. Ensure the organisations policies and procedures are compliant and adhered to, to minimise risk and thus promoting a positive culture within the Trust and they are reviewed and updated annually/as required. Proactively working with and in some instances coaching Line Managers to provide support/guidance/advice on how to manage HR issues within their areas and ensuring you produce all documentation accurately to support the process. Embed best practice whilst ensuring that advice and documentation produced by you is compliant with relevant Trust policies and the ACAS Codes of Practice. Maintain proactive relationships with line managers to support the overall delivery of the HR service. Maintaining the HR Systems and documentation in use within the Trust is up to date with all employee and HR information. Collating, analysing, and reporting on data to identify trends and providing pro-active resolutions to any improvements required. Establishing and maintaining relationships with external suppliers who provide HR materials or services. Stay current with industry trends and best practices in HR. Support the Recruitment processes and provide support and documentation to recruiting managers as and when requested to and in an accurate and timely manner. Able to produce the required HR documentation e.g. offers of employment, HR related letters, when required and within the agreed timeframes Promote and support the wellbeing of both self and staff through maintenance of healthy work/life balance, taking care to manage energy levels of self and others and taking recovery after peak periods of workload activity. Skills and Attributes Proven experience as a HR Generalist or similar role - Employee Relations experience is required. Proven record of creating, issuing, and ensuring documentation is produced and records are all accurately up to date, including contracts, policies and procedures. Knowledge of / aptitude for HR methodologies, strategies, and techniques for the future as the role grows. CIPD qualifications (minimum level 3) or a willingness to undertake this. Ampleforth Abbey Trust is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Interested? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience, then please send your cv by return Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.
Ampleforth Abbey Trust Ampleforth, Yorkshire
Nov 02, 2025
Full time
Grounds & Estates Worker Salary: Highly competitive, dependent on experience and skills Salary dependent on experience + Benefits. Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week Monday to Friday (some occasional weekend work) Based at Ampleforth Abbey YO62 - (based on site). Closing date: 28th October 2025 Benefits Up to 8% employer-matched pension Life assurance Free lunch during working hours Free on-site parking 20% discount at the Abbey Shop Cycle to Work Scheme Discount on sessions at St Alban s Sports Centre Christmas Closure (dependent on workload at time) About Ampleforth Abbey Ampleforth Abbey is home to the UK s largest Benedictine monastic community, rooted in the Rule of St Benedict. Our mission is to seek God through prayer and service, and to invite others to experience faith in action. Located in the Howardian Hills near York, the Abbey sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and welcomes thousands of visitors each year to its Retreat Centre, Visitor Centre, Shop and Tea Room. Ampleforth Abbey Trust, a registered charity, works alongside the monastic community to support this mission. With around 60 lay staff, the Trust delivers on a five-year strategy, choosing a Future Together, to ensure a sustainable, faith-led future for the Abbey and its valley home. Working as part of the Grounds and Estates team, this role will have responsibility for general maintenance across the Ampleforth Abbey Estate. Any trade background would be advantageous a building and maintenance would be ideal due to the nature of the work and someone who demonstrates a due regard for health & safety. The successful candidate will be a true team player, able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills alongside an authentic commitment to the ethos and values of the Abbey. If you enjoy working in a friendly peaceful atmosphere, meeting new people, being part of a hardworking team Ampleforth Abbey is perfect for you! Main Responsibilities (but not limited to): Operation and basic maintenance of machinery and equipment. Maintenance of the grounds throughout the estate. Undertake general maintenance of site premises, fixtures and fittings. Working independently off a job list. The scope of work relates to various types of seasonal work including road sweeping as well as snow clearing and gritting of the footpaths and roads. Supporting team members working on specific estate projects. Undertake any other reasonable duties required in line with capabilities, the needs of the company, and the wider group. Skills and Attributes Minimum of 2-years experience would be ideal. We will also support with a full training plan. You will have high standards and a can do attitude we are a small team, so flexibility is vital. Own transport and full driving licence is essential due to location and role. Ampleforth Abbey Trust is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Interested? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience, then please submit your CV. Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful. INDHS