Job Description

The Corrymeela Community is an Ecumenical Christian Community committed to the work of reconciliation both locally and internationally. In 1965, the Reverend Ray Davey and a group of students from Queens University established a residential centre in Ballycastle where people of all faiths, political opinions and backgrounds could come together.

Corrymeela is a community that draws people together to engage with difference, heal division and support peace reconciliation in Northern Ireland and beyond.

Every year, we welcome thousands of people to our centre at Ballycastle and into our community-based programmes to explore difference together and discover new ways to live well together. We particularly welcome people who have been marginalised by injustice and inequality, and who have experienced trauma.

Our staff, volunteers and community members are drawn from a wide range of backgrounds and faith traditions, and work together to contribute towards building a more cohesive and hope-filled society for everyone.

Overall Purpose

The Peace Centre Programme Manager's overall purpose is to design, deliver and develop Corrymeela's centre-based programme(s), working closely with the Head of Programme, the Programme Team and the Centre Bookings & Liaison Team. The Centre Programme Manager will also support the training of a dedicated team of long-term volunteers.

Key Tasks

Design, lead and host transformative peace and reconciliation programmes at our Ballycastle Peace and Reconciliation Centre for a wide range of groups, both local and international.

Liaise with groups' leaders prior to arrival to explore their visit aims in relation to Corrymeela's programme offer. Support programme logistics in collaboration with the Centre Bookings & Liaison Team.

Develop and maintain a register of external facilitators to support the delivery of programme at centre, as and when required.

Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of programme at centre on an ongoing basis and review accordingly.

Work closely with the Volunteer Manager to provide training and ongoing programme-related mentorship for long-term volunteers to develop the skills necessary to meet the requirements of programme at centre.

Oversee the supply and management of centre-based programme resources and areas to ensure optimal use and development.

Contribute by attending and participating in regular meetings, training opportunities, sharing best practice and actively liaise with the Programme Team and the Centre Bookings & Liaison Team.

Ensuring that all health and safety, safeguarding and risk management policies are implemented well

This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and definitive but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. It is important to note that the responsibilities of the post may change to meet the evolving needs of the services that the charity provides.

Flexible Work Patterns

It is the nature of the work of Corrymeela that tasks and responsibilities are unpredictable and varied. All staff are required to work in a flexible way to meet the needs of the organisation. This may include residential periods at the Centre and time away from home representing Corrymeela.

Statement on Confidentiality

It is in the nature of the work of Corrymeela that staff become aware of information that will be sensitive andor confidential. It is crucial that this information is maintained in strictest confidence, within the context of Corrymeela's policies and procedures, and that failure to do so will be viewed as gross misconduct and will be subject to the appropriate level of the disciplinary procedures.

Safeguarding

We require all staff and volunteers to work according to Corrymeela's Safeguarding Policy. Where appropriate, offers of employment are subject to a check by AccessNI. A copy of the AccessNI Code of Practice is available on request.

Employment of Ex-offenders

Corrymeela has a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. A criminal record will not necessarily debar anyone from being offered employment.

General Responsibilities

Members of staff are expected at all times to provide the appropriate service and to treat those with whom they come into contact with in a courteous and respectful manner. All staff must comply with the Corrymeela Community No Smoking Policy on Corrymeela premises and also while on duty for the charity. All duties are carried out in compliance with Corrymeela's Health and Safety Policy and Statutory requirements. The Corrymeela Community is an Equal Opportunities Employer. You are required to adhere to Corrymeela's Equal Opportunities Policy throughout the course of employment. To ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in the staff of Corrymeela Community, staff must ensure they maintain the high standards of personal accountability. To be familiar with the Corrymeela Community Charter.
Further information regarding entitlements and staff policies will be found in a comprehensive staff handbook, presented to staff upon commencement of employment.

To Apply:

Please contact the Finance Office on

02820 762626

or email finance@corrymeela.org

requesting an application pack.

Closing date: 26 November 2025 @ 12 noon.

Interviews to commence: 4 December 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 34,693.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/11/2025
Reference ID: PCPM/11/25