Gomde UK

Gomde UK is a Buddhist Centre established by the Charity Rangjung Yeshe UK in 2009. The Spiritual Director is Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche, a renowned Tibetan Buddhist master. Gomde’s charitable objectives are twofold; to offer authentic Buddhist teachings and spaces for retreat and to protect and best preserve the rare habitat of Lindholme Estate. Central to our community is an ethos that actively endeavours to live sustainably and in harmony with each other and the natural world. As a dharma centre we practise meditation twice daily and everyone in the community is encouraged to join. Daily group meditation practice helps form the core of our purpose.

In September 2022, Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche clarified that in the coming years the Centre will become a monastery with a large temple. Gomde UK will be a place that nurtures and trains a monastic Sangha, preserving the source of the Dharma for generations to come.

This new vast vision necessitates a strengthening and expansion of the charity's people base. To underpin this growth, the Charity seeks to bring on board a Centre Coordinator and Project Coordinator to lead Gomde’s ‘Building the Team’ project.

Performing key roles, this is an opportunity to make a truly significant contribution to the development of Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche’s vision for Gomde UK, which will bring vast benefits to people for present and future generations.

Role 1: Centre Coordinator (Residential Placement)
Responsible for coordinating the centre operations, general administration and the volunteer community.

Type of position: Voluntary worker placement
Term: 1 year subject to a 3-month settling-in period (possibility of extension after 1 year)
Hours: Part-time voluntary worker placement 28 hours per week approx.
Compensation: Full board and lodge & free access to individual and group retreats and teachings.
Holiday entitlement: 5.5 weeks pro rata
Location: Gomde Lindholme Hall, Lindholme Bank Road DN7 6DT, South Yorkshire
Reporting to: Centre Director
Responsible for: Coordination of Operations

Closing date: 22 November 2022 at 12 noon

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Role 2: Project Coordinator – ‘Building the Team’ (Residential Placement)
Responsible for developing and managing key elements of volunteering at the Centre, being central to the success of recruiting and retaining the volunteers needed to deliver the charity’s operational and community objectives.

Type of position: Freelance and residential role.
Term: 1 year subject to a 3-month settling-in period
Hours: Approximately 1 day per week.
Compensation: £5,000 — £7,000 depending on skills, experience and fit.
Reporting to: Centre Director
Location: Gomde Lindholme Hall, Lindholme Bank Road DN7 6DT, South Yorkshire
Responsible for: Building the Team Project.

Closing date: 22 November 2022 at 12 noon

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* Please read the full role description before applying.