Pilgrims' Friend Society

2 job(s) at Pilgrims' Friend Society

Pilgrims' Friend Society
Jan 02, 2026
Full time
Are you looking for a side job to earn a little extra income? Could you do a job where you change lives? Are you outgoing and cheerful? Do you have supervisory experience in housing? If yes, apply now! We are currently looking to recruit a lively and proactive individual to Assist the Scheme Manager with the staffing and administration of the Scheme. As the Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that each resident is provided with a positive environment a positive and caring contribution to the lives of our residents. Strathclyde House in Ayrshire, Scotland offers retirement apartments for older Christians and those wanting to live in a Christian environment. Strathclyde House consists of 56 apartments. There are large, beautifully landscaped gardens and communal lounge facilities. View Strathclyde House apartments here and read about our beliefs and values here . We are looking for someone to Support the occupants, by providing a loving and caring environment and maintaining the Christian ethos that is so important to them; Provide a working environment where each member of staff feels that they are part of the team, with something to contribute and with the opportunity to develop their personal skills; Assist in the management of the Scheme to provide the highest standard of support to occupants as and service to customers, respectively; Assisting the Scheme Manager to lead the Service Team to provide the highest standard of service and cleanliness; Assisting the Scheme Manager with the staffing and administration of the scheme; Exercise leadership in the pastoral and spiritual life for occupants and staff; Ad hoc duties For more details, please take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification. Applicants must be evangelical Christians (Occupational Requirement under Regulation 7(3) of the Employment Equality (Religion and Belief) regulations 2003). Hours: The job is for 14 hours a week, usually worked over 2 days (ideally Friday and one other weekday) Some weekend, bank holiday and on call cover is required on a rotating basis to meet demands. Benefits: £29,883 FTE (Pro-rata salary: £10,460 per annum) Training & development Career development: Whether you are starting your career or looking to expand your skills. 5 weeks' paid holiday per year as well as bank and public holidays Paid DBS checks Being part of our friendly and committed staff team Assigned buddy Ongoing support from management Flexible working: various working hours Team events Pension scheme Care Friends referral Medicash Perkbox including an Employee assistance programme. Long-standing service rewards Birthday rewards What our staff say about us: It is a friendly and welcoming place to work Pilgrims Friend Society is a registered charity. Our Christian ethos is central to everything we plan and do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.
Pilgrims' Friend Society
Jan 02, 2026
Full time
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a committed Christian with building surveying and asset management experience and a heart for older people to be part of this vital and fulfilling position. Reporting directly to the Director of Property Services, you will have a key role in ensuring the provisions of our selected properties are safe and comfortable and responding efficiently to repair needs and requests. This role is part of the support function provided by our Support Office in London, however, you will be working remotely with regular travel across our various homes and schemes. Read our job pack here for more information and about our beliefs and values here . Responsibilities: Working with the Directors of Property, Finance and Operations to agree on maintenance budgets; Specifying, tendering, monitoring and supervision of building and refurbishment projects and planned preventative maintenance; Prepare reports in relation to ongoing and forecast work and budgets; Produce recommendations on future cost planning; Responsible for proper authorisation of orders, invoices, accounts, etc., in line with agreed policies; Skills/Experience: Qualified building surveyor, architectural technician, project manager, quantity surveyor or similar qualification. Building defect identification and maintenance procurement and management; Property maintenance surveyor role; Facilities and asset management; Building project and repairs management; Able to prepare estimates, drawings and specifications for projects and project manage them. Computer literate and able to work in Excel, Word, etc. Team player; Self-motivated; Willing and able to travel extensively as the role requires; A clean driving licence, valid for UK driving; Applicants must be evangelical Christians ( This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010). ). Hours: 40 hours a week, usually worked over 5 days. On-call cover is required to meet demands. Please get in touch for more information about working patterns. Benefits: Remote working Company car provided if needed for the role 5 Weeks' paid holiday per year as well as bank and public holidays Employee assistance programme Perkbox Life Assurance Care Friends Birthday reward Long-standing service rewards Being part of our friendly staff team Pension scheme On-going training and support Flexible working pattern What our staff say about us: It is a friendly and welcoming place to work We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented on our senior management team at present. INDHP Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.