Ampleforth Abbey Trust

6 job(s) at Ampleforth Abbey Trust

Ampleforth Abbey Trust York, Yorkshire
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Health Care Assistant - Zero Hours Salary: Highly competitive, dependent on experience and skills (£12.30 per hour - £18.45 weekend rate per hour) + Benefits (see below) Hours: Zero Hours - Flexible to suit you and as and when required Based at Ampleforth Abbey YO62 4EN - (based on site) - must be able to travel to site Closing date: 14th November 2025 Benefits Free meal during working hours Free on-site parking 20% discount at the Abbey Shop About Ampleforth Abbey Ampleforth Abbey is home to the UK's largest Benedictine monastic community, rooted in the Rule of St Benedict. 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, however the role does not require a faith or belief. We are looking for Bank Staff to work in our beautiful and unique 10 bed infirmary providing bespoke care for our whole Monastic Community. Supporting diverse needs from chronic disease management and palliative care to minor illness and injury support and treatment. Working in an environment that embraces the opportunity and delivers the principles of nursing care. Main Responsibilities but not limited to:- Carry out clinical practise, under the direction of the monastery team Assisting with bathing and personal hygiene. Assisting with dressing and nutritional needs. Making and changing beds. Dispensing medication and reordering prescriptions. Assisting with mobilisation including hoist and wheelchair use. Recording nursing care plans including relevant assessments. Undertake any other reasonable duties required in line with capabilities, the needs of the company, and the wider group. Experience You will have: 5 years' experience of working at this level. NVQ Level 2 Skills and Attributes Strong skills in undertaking duties and completing tasks with care and compassion. An understanding of Ampleforth Abbey Trust and the Infirmary. Personal resilience and ability to respond positively to pressure. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Integrity and diplomacy. Proactive style and work ethic. High standards, methodical and diligent, with a high attention to detail. 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 Health Care Assistant role? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience, then please submit your CV. INDHS
Ampleforth Abbey Trust Ampleforth, Yorkshire
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
HR Officer/Advisor Salary: £28 to £35k FTE dependent on experience and skills + Benefits. Hours: Part-time, permanent (3 days/21 hours per week,). Based at Ampleforth Abbey YO62 - (based on site with opportunity to work hybrid). Closing date: 3rd 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 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 is responsible for overseeing the HR service for Ampleforth Abbey Trust and maintaining (and joining) the warm collaborative work environment we have within the 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 organisation s policies and procedures are adhered to, to minimise risk and thus promoting a positive culture within the Trust, and that they are reviewed and updated annually/as required. 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, ensuring that they are 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, 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. Proven record of creating, issuing, and ensuring documentation is produced and records are all accurately up to date. Knowledge of / aptitude for HR methodologies, strategies, and techniques for the future as the role grows. CIPD qualifications (ideally 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 in this HR Officer/Advisor role? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience, then please send your CV INDLS
Ampleforth Abbey Trust Ampleforth, Yorkshire
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Management Accountant Salary: £35k to £38k pa dependent on experience and skills + Benefits Hours: Full-time, permanent (37 hours per week,). Based at Ampleforth Abbey YO62 (based on site) Closing date: 3rd 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 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 Management Accountant who will embrace the opportunity to work in a charitable organisation and who will support the Finance Director in the preparation of the monthly management accounts, year-end statutory financial statements, and other key finance tasks. Main Responsibilities but not limited to:- Financial Analysis: Review and analyse financial data to provide insights that support business objectives and decision-making. Budgeting and Forecasting: Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial reports to guide management in planning and resource allocation. Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts to present to the Finance Director highlighting financial trends and variances. Collaboration: Work closely with operational teams to provide financial guidance, assist with cost control measures and analyse variances to allow managers ensure financial efficiency and effectiveness. Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and assess financial risks to safeguard the organisation s assets. Skills and Attributes Educational Background: qualified accountant (ACCA,CIMA, ACA) or part qualified working towards qualified. Analytical Skills: Strong numerical and analytical abilities to interpret financial data to support senior management in making informed decisions. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders. Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in accounting software and financial modelling tools, as well as excellent Excel skills. 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 Management Accountant role? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience, then please submit your CV
Ampleforth Abbey Trust Ampleforth, Yorkshire
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Head Chef Salary: £32k to £34k pa dependent on experience and skills + Benefits & Overtime Hours: Full-time, permanent (40 hours per week,) no split shifts. Based at Ampleforth Abbey YO62 - 5 days over 7 per week(based on site) Closing date: 3rd 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 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. We are looking for a Head Chef who will embrace the opportunity to work in a charitable organisation preparing meals for our monastic community,tearoom, employees and guests. Main Responsibilities but not limited to:- Taking a leading role in delivering quality food in our Tearoom as well as creating menu development. Working with the Executive Chef to ensure food for events and the Monastery. Monitor and ensure that the production, preparation, and presentation of food are of the highest quality at all times. Liaise with Head of Guest Operations and Finance regarding ordering stock and ingredients. Adhere to Health & Safety policies and regulations. Build great relationships with Front of House teams to demonstrate a shared passion for excellent guest experience. Continually develop culinary knowledge and skills under the supervision of the Executive Chef as our organisation expands. Demonstrate a passion for hospitality & great food with previous experience of working as a Head Chef. Experience You will have: Experience of working at this level. Success in supporting consistent and improved health and safety procedures Skills and Attributes You will bring: Excellent communication Integrity, professionalism and a positive, agile mindset 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 Head Chef role? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience, then please submit your latest CV.
Ampleforth Abbey Trust Ampleforth, Yorkshire
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
Head Chef Salary: £32k to £34k pa dependent on experience and skills + Benefits & Overtime Hours: Full-time, permanent (40 hours per week,) no split shifts. Based at Ampleforth Abbey YO62 - 5 days over 7 per week(based on site) Closing date: 3rd 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 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. We are looking for a Head Chef who will embrace the opportunity to work in a charitable organisation preparing meals for our monastic community,tearoom, employees and guests. Main Responsibilities but not limited to:- Taking a leading role in delivering quality food in our Tearoom as well as creating menu development. Working with the Executive Chef to ensure food for events and the Monastery. Monitor and ensure that the production, preparation, and presentation of food are of the highest quality at all times. Liaise with Head of Guest Operations and Finance regarding ordering stock and ingredients. Adhere to Health & Safety policies and regulations. Build great relationships with Front of House teams to demonstrate a shared passion for excellent guest experience. Continually develop culinary knowledge and skills under the supervision of the Executive Chef as our organisation expands. Demonstrate a passion for hospitality & great food with previous experience of working as a Head Chef. Experience You will have: Experience of working at this level. Success in supporting consistent and improved health and safety procedures Skills and Attributes You will bring: Excellent communication Integrity, professionalism and a positive, agile mindset 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 Head Chef role? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience, then please submit your latest CV.
Ampleforth Abbey Trust Ampleforth, Yorkshire
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
Management Accountant Salary: £35k to £38k pa dependent on experience and skills + Benefits Hours: Full-time, permanent (37 hours per week,). Based at Ampleforth Abbey YO62 (based on site) Closing date: 3rd 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 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 Management Accountant who will embrace the opportunity to work in a charitable organisation and who will support the Finance Director in the preparation of the monthly management accounts, year-end statutory financial statements, and other key finance tasks. Main Responsibilities but not limited to:- Financial Analysis: Review and analyse financial data to provide insights that support business objectives and decision-making. Budgeting and Forecasting: Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial reports to guide management in planning and resource allocation. Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts to present to the Finance Director highlighting financial trends and variances. Collaboration: Work closely with operational teams to provide financial guidance, assist with cost control measures and analyse variances to allow managers ensure financial efficiency and effectiveness. Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and assess financial risks to safeguard the organisation s assets. Skills and Attributes Educational Background: qualified accountant (ACCA,CIMA, ACA) or part qualified working towards qualified. Analytical Skills: Strong numerical and analytical abilities to interpret financial data to support senior management in making informed decisions. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders. Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in accounting software and financial modelling tools, as well as excellent Excel skills. 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 Management Accountant role? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience, then please submit your CV