Centre Director

New Yesterday

OverviewA new Buddhist practice centre in the Gloucestershire countryside is looking for an experienced and compassionate leader to build and guide the community.Being Peace Centre, founded in Thich Nhat Hanh’s Plum Village tradition, is seeking a full-time Centre Director who can balance practical management skills with a deep commitment to mindful living. You will shape this emerging community from the ground up, managing operations, leading the team, and helping create something meaningful.We’re looking for someone with:Proven experience running a residential or retreat centre (or similar complex project)A collaborative, people-centred leadership styleThe flexibility and creativity to thrive in a start-up environmentIn return, we offer a competitive salary, potential on-site accommodation, good benefits, and the rare opportunity to help birth a centre that will support countless people’s wellbeing for years to come.Our vision is to create a vibrant, inclusive community where people from all backgrounds can experience the transformative power of mindfulness practice in the Plum Village tradition.About Being Peace CentreBeing Peace Centre is a new mindfulness practice centre founded by Plum Village UK in the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Located on a beautiful historic farm in Abenhall, Gloucestershire, the centre will provide a peaceful environment for retreats and mindfulness practice throughout the year.The centre will accommodate:30+ residential guests year roundVisiting teachers throughout the yearThe potential to grow this number to 60+ guests over the coming yearsA resident lay community of 6-8 peopleWorking volunteers and regular local volunteersA sustainable "Happy Farm" mindful organic growing space, developing over the coming yearsWalking meditation paths and dedicated practice spacesRole PurposeAs Centre Director, you will provide leadership and operational management for this exciting new project during its critical establishment phase. Working collaboratively with the Plum Village UK Trustees, resident community, dharma teachers and visiting monastics, you will help bring this vision to life and ensure the centre’s long-term sustainability.This is a unique opportunity to help shape the foundation and culture of a significant new Buddhist centre in the UK, combining practical management skills with deep alignment to mindfulness principles.ApplicationsApplications close on 21st October 2025.Plum Village UK is committed to being a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome inquiries and applications from all suitably experienced individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, relationship status and neurodiversity. An enhanced DBS check will be applied. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime