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Rivendell Retreat Centre seeking a new Chairperson

Rivendell is a beautiful Triratna Retreat Centre set in the heart of Sussex dedicated to providing the conditions in which the Dharma is communicated and Sangha is created.

We would like to hear from Order Members with the experience and confidence to lead the Rivendell Team, exemplify community life, and develop the annual retreat programme.

We are looking for someone who:

  • enjoys meeting the varied challenges of life at a retreat centre
  • has a positive and effective Buddhist practice 
  • wants to live in a small community and practice Team-Based Right Livelihood
  • is friendly, open, flexible and energetic and able to work collaboratively and harmoniously

The role requires:

  • leading and managing a team of staff and volunteers to ensure Rivendell continues to thrive as a place of meditation, myth and magic
  • being able to respond to practical tasks around the centre 
  • office administration skills
  • managing food supplies, scheduling volunteer teams for cooking and housekeeping 
  • ability to lead or support retreats
  • developing the annual retreat programme
  • being a trustee of the charity that owns and oversees Rivendell and Croydon Buddhist Centre

You’d be joining a harmonious and dedicated team of staff and volunteers, well supported by an experienced group of trustees, with additional peer support available through the European Chairs Assembly.

If you think this role would interest someone please share this information with them.

We would appreciate early initial expressions of interest and would be delighted to discuss the role more fully and provide an application form.

Applications are to be received by Wednesday 15th January 2025.

Interview dates are to be confirmed; likely to be late January / early February.
Preferred role start: March/April 2025 (flexibility possible).

Please contact Mokshaghosha   mokshaghosha@rivendellretreatcentre.com

or call Rivendell: 01825 732594

Many thanks

Mokshaghosha

Rivendell Team