Advertised from 24 June 2025

Role

The Iona Community Trading CIC is seeking two Directors to join our Board. As the trading arm of the Iona Community, we are committed to justice, peace, and ethical retail. We run two separate businesses, a shop on the island of Iona and small Christian publishing company called Wild Goose Publications. All profits generated from these businesses are used to support the charitable works of the Iona Community.

Who are we?

The Iona Community Trading CIC is the trading arm of the Iona Community which is an international, ecumenical Christian movement working for justice and peace, the rebuilding of community and the renewal of worship.

We are hoping to appoint 2 Directors who will help oversee the work of Iona Community Trading. Your role will include:

• oversight of Iona Community Trading
• Sharing insight into running a small publishing house with the Iona Community Trading
• CIC Board
• employing staff
• communicating with the Head of Community Resources

We are looking to help you unlock your potential and for you to help us unlock ours. Training and mentoring will be provided to support you in this important role as you help guide the future of Iona Community Trading CIC.

The Iona Community welcomes applications from everyone committed to its purposes regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process.

Application notes

The closing date is 23:59 (BST/UST+1) Thursday, 31st July 2025, with online interview in August.

For an information pack and application form please see below or visit our website https://iona.org.uk/about/vacancies/ or email Robin McLean CompSec@iona.org.uk

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