Whalley Abbey is a retreat centre, place of welcome, hospitality and prayer, and the Diocese of Blackburn's Centre for Christian Discipleship and Prayer. The Retreat House is set in the grounds and ruins of a 14th Century Cistercian Abbey on the banks of the River Calder in the Ribble Valley. Belonging to the Church of England Diocese of Blackburn, Whalley Abbey provides high-quality, welcoming hospitality.

The Assistant Director of Whalley Abbey will work with the Director and second Assistant Director in developing Whalley Abbey to be a financially sustainable Centre for Christian Discipleship and Prayer, helping the diocese to fulfil its strategic vision and providing a place of retreat and spiritual encounter for individuals and churches across the North West. The postholder will manage the day-to-day operations of the Abbey and will be in charge during the absence of the Director.

Overview Of Responsibilities

• Deputising for the Director of Whalley Abbey in their absence
• Implementing the strategic plan and developing business and customer base
• Keeping to budget, growing income and monitoring costs

How To Apply

For full details on how to apply, including a job description and person specification, please visit General vacancies | The Diocese of Blackburn.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Religious Institutions