Housekeeping & Volunteers Coordinator

The Abbey; Manor Park; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided on site

Job summary

The Abbey in Oxfordshire is seeking a warm, organised and hands-on individual to join our welcoming retreat centre team. You will coordinate resident volunteers, oversee housekeeping and help keep the day‑to‑day running of the historic house smooth and inviting for guests from around the world.

This is a live‑in role with on‑site accommodation; you will have your own bedroom and share facilities. The start is late January 2027, with a one‑month volunteer placement beforehand to ensure a smooth

Qualifications

• Warm, organised and hands-on
• Experience working with volunteers is a plus

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resident volunteers
• Oversee housekeeping
• Help keep day-to-day running of the retreat centre

Job description

The Abbey is a registered charity operating a retreat centre in the heart of Oxfordshire . Set in a beautiful Grade I listed medieval manor house, we host residential retreats, workshops, courses, talks and events for individuals, charities, universities and other organisations. We are a welcoming, inclusive space open to people of all faiths and none, with a strong focus on wellbeing, personal growth, spirituality, learning and connection.
We're looking for a warm, organised and hands-on person to join The Abbey team - someone who takes pride in creating a welcoming, well-kept environment and enjoys working with people from all over the world. You'll coordinate our resident volunteers, oversee housekeeping and help keep the day-to-day running of our beautiful historic retreat centre smooth and welcoming.
This is a live-in position, with accommodation provided on site at The Abbey . The successful candidate will have their own private bedroom within the Abbey premises , with access to shared facilities.
Living on site is an important part of the role, as The Abbey is a residential retreat centre. You will be part of the day-to-day life of the house and work closely with the Charity Manager, volunteers and wider team to ensure that the Abbey is welcoming, well maintained and running smoothly.
Please note that this is not an intentional community or communal living arrangement, but a live-in working environment within a small and friendly team.
We are looking for someone who can take up the position at the end of January 2027 .
To ensure a smooth transition, the successful candidate will be invited to join us earlier as a volunteer for approximately one month , before officially starting in the paid position. This will allow you to work alongside our current Housekeeping & Volunteers Coordinator, learn how The Abbey operates, get to know our volunteers and guests, and receive a thorough handover before taking on the role independently.