Celebrating its 60th year, Yeshurun Hebrew Congregation in Gatley, South Manchester, is a well-established, mature, and Zionist modern-orthodox community with over 400 members, which has an enviable reputation for friendliness and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We are seeking an inspirational and charismatic R abbinic couple/Rabbi  to lead and inspire our community, looking after the religious, spiritual, educational and pastoral needs in a way that is both engaging and motivating to our diverse community.

The successful Rabbinic couple/Rabbi will engage with our existing members, whilst at the same time attracting new members to continue the legacy that the community has built. Yeshurun has strong links to the local Jewish primary school, the only one in South Manchester, (our founder members also having founded the school) and has enthusiastic young families whom we are keen to nurture and develop further.

As a modern orthodox synagogue, we are looking for a Rabbinic couple/ Rabbi who is prepared to reach out to a community of diverse observance, whilst upholding the ethos, customs and practices of Orthodox Judaism.

The ideal candidates will be self-motivated, energetic, well organised and have excellent communication skills, and will utilise those skills to engage and inspire our members with empathy, warmth, enthusiasm and innovative thinking.

Closing date for applications: Monday, 26 August 2024

To view the job descriptions CLICK HERE and to apply for the position(s), please send CV(s) to chairman@yeshurun.org.uk

For an informal confidential conversation, please contact Andrea Cohen, Chair, on chairman@yeshurun.org.uk

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and creative Marketing & Communications Executive to join the BNJC team. In this role, you will support the development and execution of strategic marketing plans that align with BNJC’s vision to revitalise Jewish life in Brighton and Hove. You will work closely with the Head of Marketing and Communications on building the BNJC brand, as well as the brands of our various businesses including Novellino Brighton and Shoresh Nurseries. Maintaining a cohesive message and visual identity across all marketing outputs is a key element of the Marketing Executive role.

The Marketing & Communications Executive will have experience in creating compelling content across various physical and digital marketing platforms and driving brand awareness and engagement for a small to medium-sized business, charity or community organisation. You will have an understanding of industry best practice, GDPR and data protection regulations and safeguarding standards as well as a keen eye for market trends and competitor activities.

You will support the planning and promotion of events, and programming activities across our community hub and be responsible for creating promotional materials, from brochures to website content, social media content and developing copy for email newsletters, blogs, press releases and proposals.

The Marketing & Communications Executive will play a vital role in fostering partnerships and sponsorships and coordinating joint marketing initiatives to amplify BNJC’s visibility and impact. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to drive the growth of BNJC’s marketing and communications function. You will play a key role in ensuring we deliver on our mission and connect with our community more meaningfully.

We are looking for a diligent and organised marketing professional with excellent communication skills and exceptional attention to detail. Our ideal candidate would be happy working autonomously and have experience of working across multiple different projects. We are looking for someone who is innovative, thoughtful and passionate about our work in the community. You’ll need to be helpful and enthusiastic in your approach to work, flexible, a strong communicator and people-oriented.

To view the full job description click here.

Deadline for applications: 1 September 2024.

Salary: £30,000-£33,000K per annum

Send your CV and cover letter to jobs@bnjc.co.uk

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Assistant Head Teacher to join our dedicated team at Shoresh Nursery.

About Shoresh Nursery

Shoresh Nursery is a Jewish independent day nursery for 0–5-year-olds, inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and Montessori pedagogy. We can accommodate up to 38 children across our 2 micro settings, Shoresh Pre-School and The Nest, which is home to our exclusive baby and toddler provision. With a child-centred approach to education, Shoresh aims to inspire and motivate our children to be independent learners. Our EYFS curriculum which is deeply inspired by the Montessori approach and the philosophy of Reggio Emilia is integrated with teaching Jewish values, practices and customs as well as celebrating Jewish festivals and our immersive approach to introducing and teaching the Hebrew language. Shoresh is a term-time nursery with flexible wrap-around holiday care that is offered all year round. We offer full and part-time sessions, a shorter day option, and a breakfast club.

About the role:

The Assistant Head Teacher at Shoresh will play a critical role in supporting the Executive Head Teacher and Deputy Head Teacher in the overall management, leadership, and day-to-day operations of the nursery across both the Pre-School and our Baby and Toddler Provision. This role requires a passionate and experienced minimum Level 3-qualified educator with a strong background in early childhood education and an understanding of Jewish values, practices and traditions.

The Assistant Head Teacher will work closely with the Shoresh team to weave the Montessori approach into the fabric of the nursery, alongside an interactive and inspiring Jewish programme of learning. (You do not need to have direct experience of working in a Montessori setting, but we do require the candidate to have an interest in the Montessori approach).

The Assistant Head will work closely with parents to fully understand and embrace the needs and development requirements of every child, and will do so with respect, patience and empathy - qualities that are essential to upholding a homely and nurturing environment across our settings. You will need to be thoughtful and proactive, committed to ensuring the provision of high-quality education and care for children, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. You’ll be helpful and enthusiastic in your approach to work and dedicated to building strong relationships across Shoresh and the wider BNJC team.

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Salary £32,000-£37.5K per annum subject to experience

Send your CV and cover letter to jobs@bnjc.co.uk

About Shoresh Nursery

Shoresh Nursery is a Jewish independent day nursery for 0–5-year-olds, inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and Montessori pedagogy. We can accommodate up to 38 children across our 2 micro settings, Shoresh Pre-School and The Nest, which is home to our exclusive baby and toddler provision. With a child-centred approach to education, Shoresh aims to inspire and motivate our children to be independent learners. Our EYFS curriculum which is deeply inspired by the Montessori approach and the philosophy of Reggio Emilia is integrated with teaching Jewish values, practices and customs as well as celebrating Jewish festivals and our immersive approach to introducing and teaching the Hebrew language. Shoresh is a term-time nursery with flexible wrap-around holiday care that is offered all year round. We offer full and part-time sessions, a shorter day option, and a breakfast club.

About the role:

We are looking for a Level 3 qualified Early Years Educator / Key Worker with a minimum of three year’s experience in a day care setting to join our nursery. The Early Years Educator will have a good understanding of the EYFS framework and will support the planning and delivery of high- quality educational activities that promote child development. We are looking for a candidate with a background of working in a Jewish early years setting, who can inspire a Jewish ethos at Shoresh and support the holistic incorporation of the Hebrew language into the nursery.

You will need to be thoughtful and proactive, committed to ensuring the provision of high-quality education and care for children, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. You’ll need to be patient, helpful and enthusiastic in your approach to work and dedicated to building strong relationships across Shoresh and the wider BNJC team.

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Salary £25,584 per annum subject to experience

Send your CV and cover letter to jobs@bnjc.co.uk

We are looking for an enthusiastic and customer-focused Front of House Manager to manage day- to-day operations at Novellino Brighton. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Front of House team and maintaining the quality and consistency of service whilst fostering a positive and productive work environment.

You will be a brand ambassador, championing our business as we continue to grow, and play a key role in ensuring each team member feels valued and each customer leaves with a positive experience.

The Front of House Manager will be responsible in ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations, Alcohol licensing and our KLBD supervision.

Our ideal candidate would be happy working autonomously and have experience of working in a busy and fast-paced team. You’ll need to be helpful and enthusiastic in your approach to work, flexible, a strong communicator and people oriented.

To view the full job description click here.

Salary £30,000 per annum

Send your CV and cover letter to jobs@bnjc.co.uk

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Community Development Officer to support our work aimed at fostering a vibrant and cohesive Jewish community in Brighton and Hove. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Community Engagement to develop and deliver a range of social, educational and religious programming informed by the needs of individuals, families, BNJC residents, members and partners in both the local Brighton and Hove and local/national Jewish communities.

The Community Development Officer will be passionate about community-building and collaboration and play a key role in strengthening BNJC’s relationships and partnerships with local organisations and the wider community. They will help coordinate Shabbatonim and group visits to the BNJC site and work with the wider community engagement team to increase BNJC’s visibility and participation within the local and national Jewish communities.

We are looking for a candidate with at least 2-3 years of experience delivering community-facing activities within the Jewish community. The candidate should be comfortable connecting with community members, able to listen, gather viewpoints, and feed these back into BNJC’s wider programme of work.

Our ideal candidate would be happy working autonomously and have experience working in a busy team managing multiple different areas of operation. You’ll need to be helpful and enthusiastic in your approach to work, flexible, a strong communicator and people-oriented.

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Salary £26,000 - £30,000 per annum subject to experience

Send your CV and cover letter to jobs@bnjc.co.uk

We are looking for a motivated and organised Business Support Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our community hub, providing essential administrative support, and assisting with various business functions.

Providing an excellent standard of customer service, the post-holder will be the first port of call for all incoming enquiries from our customers and community members including prospective holiday let guests and event attendees. The Business Support Officer will coordinate holiday let bookings; liaising with guests and working closely with our Facilities team to maintain the holiday let properties in order to provide an outstanding guest experience.

A key aspect of the Business Support Officer role is to proactively communicate with stakeholders across the site with the aim of streamlining administrative processes, improving consistency across the organisation, and enhancing organisational efficiency and effectiveness. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of People and Operations on team coordination, office management and customer service.

We are looking for an organised and confident administrator with excellent communication skills and exceptional attention to detail. Our ideal candidate would be happy working autonomously and have experience of supporting a busy and fast-paced team managing multiple different areas of operation. We are looking for someone who will anticipate need and suggest solutions to logistical challenges. You’ll need to be helpful and enthusiastic in your approach to work, flexible, a strong communicator and people-oriented.

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Salary £26,000 - £29,000 per annum subject to experience

Send your CV and cover letter to jobs@bnjc.co.uk

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Chef de Partie to join our dynamic kitchen team at Novellino Brighton. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, excellent organisation skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. The Chef de Partie will work closely with the Sous Chef / Head Chef in operating the kitchen and ensure Novellino Brighton’s reputation for

Our Chef de Partie will have experience preparing delicious dishes and have a desire to innovate and be creative. Their main responsibility will be to assist the Head Chef in the kitchen operation and ensure Novellino's Brighton reputation for food quality is maintained at all times.

All Kitchen and Front of House staff are responsible for complying with Health & Safety regulations, Alcohol licensing and our KLBD supervision.

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Salary £28,000 per annum

Send your CV and cover letter to jobs@bnjc.co.uk

Internship at the Office of the Chief Rabbi

The Office of the Chief Rabbi (OCR) is looking to recruit a committed and proactive intern to join this fast paced, high profile public office. The OCR Internship is offered to an outstanding graduate who has demonstrated a commitment to community service and Jewish life. This graduate placement will provide an excellent introduction to the Jewish community across the UK and to the work of the OCR.

The role includes:

· Providing logistical and administrative support for key projects and initiatives being run by the OCR team

· Editing audio, video and written communications

· Updating and maintaining the OCR website

· Administrative support to the Chief Rabbi’s Centre for Community Excellence

· Accompanying the Chief Rabbi to events and assisting with photos and videos

· Developing and improving the OCR database

· General assistance in the office

Person specification:

Essential

· Hold Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

· Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage several projects at once

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to show initiative and flexibility

· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team

· An understanding of the Jewish community

· Identifies with the ethos and vision of the Office of the Chief Rabbi

Desirable

· Experience in using video editing software

· Familiarity with website content management

· Experience in graphic design

The successful candidate may be expected to work and attend meetings and events outside of office hours. The role itself requires flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the OCR.

Salary: £24,000 per annum.

This is a full-time graduate placement starting in September 2024 for 1 year. To apply, please submit your CV with a covering letter explaining why you are suited to the role to careers@chiefrabbi.org with ‘Intern’ in the subject field.

All applications must be received by midday on: Monday, 10th June.