Bhaktivedanta Manor Home of Lord Krishna

Here at Bhaktivedanta Manor we are looking for a cook for the main kitchens for daily prasad.

Key responsibilities include

• Daily cooking for 500 – 600 people (deities, priests, residents, visitors and catering
  engagements).
• Sunday – cooking for 1000 visitors.
• Cooking style – traditional Indian dishes per ISKCON standards.
• Daily attend the early morning programme – maintain a strict sadhana – (16 rounds, 4
  regulative principles).
• Cook for annual festivals – 10 festivals catering from 3000 to 15000 people.
• Following Food Hygiene Safety standards as required by law.
• Work cooperatively with all the kitchen team members.

Core Competencies:

• Attention to detail,
• Should be able to cook multiple items together.
• Ability to work in a team
• Should be able to work under pressure
• Should have expert knowledge of Indian dishes (no certificates/courses but evident through work experience).

Qualification & Eligibility:

• 1st initiated.
• Chanting sixteen rounds of the Hare Krishna mantra as part of your initiation vows.
• Following the 4 regulative principles.
• The candidate must be experienced in cooking big quantities (1000+).
• He/she must have cooked in ISKCON kitchens for at least 3 years.

Location: Hare Krishna Temple, Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford WD25 8EZ

Hours: 35 hours a week

If you are up for the challenge get in touch by 16th September.

Contact – hr@krishnatemple.com

Here at Bhaktivedanta Manor We are seeking to appoint an inspiring and dedicated candidate for the role of Volunteer Administrator to support the Volunteer Care Council (VCC).

The VCC are responsible for engaging over 1,000 volunteers in different roles and opportunities of volunteer works throughout the year at Bhaktivedanta Manor.

This is an exciting opportunity to work and serve with the VCC team to provide exciting and life changing moments of service.

Key responsibilities include

• Lead on the development, implementation and evaluation of a volunteer program which generates opportunities and role descriptions based on current operational and program aspirations.
• Help internal stakeholders to understand the role of volunteers and the contribution they can make to their departments
• Recommend and implement goals and objectives for the volunteer program reflecting ISKCON’s values.
• Manage the practicalities of the volunteering program such as policies, procedures, standards, safeguarding and budgets.
• Provide the appropriate administration to the existing team in regards to recruiting, training, and supervising new volunteers.
• Maintaining an up-to-date database.
• Using marketing tools such as social media, e-mails, and volunteer databases to communicate, promote and inspire
• Keeping new and existing volunteers informed about the organization and the exciting volunteer opportunities.
• Matching volunteers to opportunities that suit their skill sets, and ensuring they understand their responsibilities and receive the proper training.
• Keeping schedules and records of volunteers’ work.
• Preparing codes of conduct and operating procedures to uphold the organization’s values.
• Investigate best practice in the volunteering and cultural sectors regarding increasing the diversity of volunteers.
• Develop and manage partnerships with external stakeholders including Universities/volunteering hubs/other ISKCON communities.
• Develop and maintain links with local community groups and other organizations and businesses in order to recruit volunteers.
• Raise the profile of Bhaktivedanta Manor’s volunteer programs, acting as an ambassador.
• Work with Marketing to design a range of marketing materials in accessible formats to promote ISKCON and its volunteer program, including digital methods.
• Attend volunteer fairs and community events and organize recruitment workshops and talks.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Ensure that volunteer roles, guidelines, procedures, record keeping and evaluation systems are followed and maintained.
• Ensure that volunteers receive the appropriate level of supervision.
• Provide data and written reports for internal and external reporting as required.
• Health and Safety
• Ensure that all programs, activities and events are developed and conducted in line with Health & Safety and Safeguarding guidelines, conducting any necessary risk assessments as required.

Details of special skills and experience required:

• Knowledge of current trends, resources and information related to volunteer management;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a diverse range of people
• Proven experience of initiating and managing volunteer projects is desirable
• Experience in volunteering and recruitment is desirable
• Experienced in managing budgets with good financial awareness
• Capacity to inspire, influence and motivate others;
• Ability to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage a variety of tasks;
• Administrative and IT skills, and an ability to maintain records and produce reports

If you are up for the challenge get in touch by 25th January 2022.

Location: Hare Krishna Temple, Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford WD25 8EZ

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contact: hr@krishnatemple.com

The Operations Administrator is the single point of contact for administration at the School of Bhakti (SB) which is a pivotal role as it encompasses logistics from inception to delivery of courses, events and retreats.

Key responsibilities include

• Maintain SB’s schedule
• Liaise with stream leads and when necessary facilitate meetings
• Create posters for the various social media platforms within a given
• Manage the SB Reception
• Maintain an organised repository/archive of all course materials and recordings
• Assist with quality checks
• Assist with candidates queries (SB phone and Inbox)
• Provide periodic adhoc reports to the management team

Requirements:

• Practicing ISKCON Regulative Principles and regularly chanting.
• Proven work experience as an Operations Administrator or similar role, desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding organisational skills
• Quality focus with good eye for detail
• Must be a team player
• Ability to serve under pressure
• IT literate skills and familiar with MS-Office is a must.
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Working hours & Location:

• 20 Hours per week: Wednesday – Thursday: 6 hrs, Weekend 14 hrs. On site at School of Bhakti, Hare Krishna Temple, Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford WD25 8EZ
• Salary: Current minimum wage.
• Holiday entitlement and statutory sickness allowance as standard.

If you are up for the challenge get in touch by 19th November 2021.

Please send CV with covering letter to: hr@krishnatemple.com

The Social Media Team Lead is the single point of contact for all Social Media which is the face of School of Bhakti (SB). 

Key responsibilities include

• Overall Social Team Management
• Social Media Contents Calendar Management
• Manage Brand Pages for SB
• Produce Management Reports including KPIs
• Generate Innovative Campaigns for Social Media Channels
• Schedule Campaigns in collaboration with SB Stream Leads, especially Marketing & Advertising, Events & Retreats, Community, Outreach and T & E.
• Research , Evaluate and Report general trends on SM channels
• Manage and facilitate social media communities by responding to social media posts and developing discussions

Requirements:

• Practicing ISKCON Regulative Principles and regularly chanting
• In-depth experience of Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, YouTube, WhatsApp and Eventbrite is a must
• Proven work experience in similar role, desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding organisational, planning and campaign skills
• Quality focus with good eye for detail
• Must be a team player
• Ability to serve under pressure
• Advanced MS-Office usage

Working hours & Location:

• 20 Hours per week: Tuesday – Thursday: 15 hrs, Saturday 7hrs. On site at School of Bhakti, Hare Krishna Temple, Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford WD25 8EZ
• Salary: Current minimum wage.
• Holiday entitlement and statutory sickness allowance as standard.

If you are up for the challenge get in touch by 19th November 2021.

Please send CV with covering letter to: hr@krishnatemple.com

We are searching for a creative, dynamic and enthusiastic Wedding/Events Manager to organise outstanding and unforgettable events.  You will be responsible from the event planning stage, through to evaluation of the event, whilst maintaining and building a relationship with each Client.

We want a strong candidate to assist our team in hosting weddings/events.  You will be expected to promote our organisation’s image, improve client loyalty, and enhance our brand-to-client experience. 

Your creativity, organisational skills, and vision will assist our organisation in amplifying brand visibility, enhancing client and employee relations, and improve our organisation’s growth through events that effectively communicate our vision statement.

The event manager will be tasked with planning and managing our events’ calendar, negotiating quotes and agreements with clients, assisting with event marketing, monitoring timeframes and budgets, networking, and delivering on event brief objectives. 

As the Event Manager, you should demonstrate exceptional organisational abilities, superb interpersonal skills, multi-tasking skills, and excellent time-management and possess a sound knowledge of client management. Excellent communication and attention to detail are vital in this role, as our success depends on meeting our client’s tailored requirements.

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Key responsibilities include

• Ensure all Weddings and Events are planned to a high standard whilst exceeding our guest’s expectations.
• Ensuring all enquiries and client feedback are managed professionally and in a timely manner.
• Work towards improving sales and services by effectively handling special event enquiries, and contact those accordingly.
• Work in accordance to achieve budgeted sales, operational expenses, including forecasting and cost control, whilst building upon the reputation of our organisation.
• Conduct professional show tours of the Bhaktivedanta Manor and it’s grounds.
• Undertake initial meetings with clients, producing event plans and budget sheets through to sending out invoices.  
• Personally meet clients, maintaining regular status checks and striving to improve guest’s expectations.
• Liaise professionally with all Department Heads involved in the preparation and execution of Wedding and Events.
• Liaise and order with suppliers, the required products necessary in ensuring the smooth running and organisation of Weddings and Events.

Core Competencies:

• A fluent and excellent communicator at all levels
• Event delivery experience is essential
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Confident and enthusiastic.
• Ability to work on tight deadlines and setting budgets
• Passionate about customer care and First class ‘host’ skills
• Ability to take ownership to challenges and, is proactive and self-motivated
• Innovative and Creative
• Motivated by a passion for quality and great service delivery
• Commercially and operationally minded with a ‘Hands on’ approach
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to prioritize and set workloads for self and others
• Flexible attitude to working hours
• Personable and a good team player

Location: Hare Krishna Temple, Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford WD25 8EZ

If you are up for the challenge get in touch by 30th November 2021.

Please send CV with covering letter to: hr@krishnatemple.com

Here at Bhaktivedanta Manor we are looking for a Bookings Assistant for the ISKCON Educational Services to look after the Bookings and administration of IES, and perform duties of Teaching Assistant when requested by the supervisor.

Key responsibilities include

• Manage Correspondence.
  • Receive, log and respond to all requests, whether by letter, fax, email, phone, voicemail, etc.
  • Send all necessary confirmations, detail packs and other information.
• Manage Bookings
  • Make, log and process all bookings using in house booking system
  • Inform all departments of services required by posting schedules and communicating as necessary.
  • Book rooms using Temple in house booking system
• Manage Office
  • Ensure computer backups are kept daily.
  • Maintain a clean, tidy and organized office.
  • Order office supplies and store them when necessary.
• Occasionally play host to the guests.
• Participate in departmental meetings, discussions and strategic planning.
• Teaching Assistant duties (to be done only in busy months):
  • Give tours.
  • Assist with or lead workshops (dressing up, role playing, face painting, shop, etc.).
  • Help with lunch service.
  • Assist with cleaning, tidying and restocking the shop, teaching equipment and storage
  • Give stories and small presentations and occasionally sing during arti.

Core Competencies:

• GCSE and above
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Very well organised 
• Good attention to detail
• Good mathematics skills
• Basic office skills
• Basic teaching skills
• Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel)

Preferred

• At least 2.5 years practice within ISKCON, DBS Check
• Good public speaking, teaching skills, working with children. 
• Under no circumstances proselytize or ask the guests to engage in worship. This is a legal requirement (Education Reform Act 1988).

Essential

• To have the sensitivity to understand the context of the preaching environment and the application of shastric teachings.
• KC practice and understanding in context.
• To be very aware that the clients of IES are not here for conversion purposes but rather informative. We are not proselytizing but educating.  
• Must be comfortable with teaching Hinduism in its broader context and our Vaishnava philosophy and way of life.
• To be able to teach a wide range of students from reception to key stage 4 and beyond.
• Be willing to participate in all aspects of the program (tours and activities, presentations, lunch and cleaning, singing in arati etc.) when required to do so. 
• Deal with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment.

Location: Hare Krishna Temple, Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford WD25 8EZ

Hours: 24 Hours a week

If you are up for the challenge get in touch by 30^th November 2021.. 

Please send CV with covering letter to: hr@krishnatemple.com

Here at Bhaktivedanta Manor we are looking for a Farm Shop attendant to look after the New Gokul Farm Shop and cow feed.

New Gokul farm is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all cows and oxens. We expect all members of the Goshalla to share this commitment.

Key responsibilities include

• Assisting guests in their visit to the Goshalla/shop
• Ensuring there is feed available for the guests to feed the cows
• Providing a warm and inviting environment for guests and visitors
• Maintaining the shop/front corridor cleanliness.
• Taking payments and keeping end of day records
• Excellent communicational skills and be able to adapt to guest/visitor care.

Core Competencies:

• Be energetic, enthusiastic and committed to creating an exemplary Goshala.
• Work well as part of a team as well as work on your own initiative.
• Be flexible and adaptable and show a developed competence in problem solving.

We will provide:

• Training and support in all areas.
• Supportive and friendly colleagues.

Location: Hare Krishna Temple, Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford WD25 8EZ

Hours: 24 Hours, Monday to Saturday, 4pm-8pm

If you are up for the challenge get in touch by 30^th November 2021.. 

Please send CV with covering letter to: hr@krishnatemple.com

Here at Bhaktivedanta Manor we have an exciting and rare opportunity to apply for a bookkeeping role at the temple. Ideally suited for a confident, energetic and intelligent individual wanting to develop and expand their knowledge and experience.

Outline of Service:

To assist the company’s Treasury function, in the accurate and timely processing of all financial transactions.

Key responsibilities include

• Maintain Purchase Ledger: –
  • Supplier Invoice Approval / Authorisation,
  • Correct Coding & Posting,
  • Supplier Account Reconciliation,
  • Query Resolution,
  • Supplier Payments & Allocation,
• Reimbursements / Expense Processing,
• Petty Cash Maintenance & Reconciliation,
• Support Cashier Function,
• Maintain Sales Ledger :-
  • Raise Invoices,
  • Correct Coding & Posting,
  • Customer Account Reconciliation,
  • Query Resolution,
  • Customer Payment Allocation,
• Daily & Weekly Processing of Treasury Income Receipts,
• Weekly Bank Reconciliations & Postings,
• Assist Payroll Function,
• Assist in VAT reconciliation & Filing,
• Assist in the annual budgetary Process & Reporting,
• General Treasury Administration,
• Any other tasks assigned by the Management Account,

Core Competencies:

• Qualified to AAT Level 2+,
• At least 2 yrs+ practical accounting experience,
• Sage 50 Accounts experience essential,
• Demonstratable knowledge of Microsoft software and in particular Microsoft Excel,
• High aptitude in numeracy and analytical tasks,
• Attention to detail,
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to either work solo or in a team,
• Commitment to meet targets and deadlines,
• Desirable though not essential, experience of working in the charity sector,
• Desirable though not essential – Experience and understanding of Vaishnava Hinduism and willing to abide by Vaishnava Hindu practices in the workplace.

Reporting to: Management Accountant

Location: Hare Krishna Temple, Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford WD25 8EZ

Hours: 35 Hours, Monday to Friday, 0900-17:00

If you are up for the challenge get in touch.

Please send CV with covering letter to: hr@krishnatemple.com

Here at Bhaktivedanta Manor we are looking for a Goshala Milker/ Farm Hand to work in the Goshalla.

Iskcon Goshalla is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all cows and oxen. We expect all members of the Goshalla to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will have a genuine interest in, or experience of farming, horticulture and self-sustainable living. They will need a strong level of commitment and flexibility.

Key responsibilities include

• Milking the cows by hand
• All oxen work; Ploughing, Hay Making, Ferrying loads, Cart rides etc.
• Fulfilling the cows’ daily needs; Food, Water, Bedding etc.
• Maintaining and cleaning of the Goshala.
• Assisting with festival days.
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Core Competencies:

• Be energetic, enthusiastic and committed to creating an exemplary Goshala.
• Work well as part of a team as well as work on your own initiative.
• Be able to demonstrate confidence and competence around cows and oxen.
• Be flexible and adaptable and show a developed competence in problem solving.

We will provide:

• Training and support in all areas.
• Supportive and friendly colleagues.
• Development opportunities including bobcat and forklift training.

Location: Hare Krishna Temple, Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford WD25 8EZ

Hours: 35 hours per week (Includes Sundays)

If you are up for the challenge get in touch by 12th October 2021.

Please send CV with covering letter to: hr@krishnatemple.com

Here at Bhaktivedanta Manor we are looking for a hard-working Venue Cleaner to take care of our facilities and carry out cleaning.

The goal is to keep our buildings (Goshala rooms, Temple and Haveli) in a clean and orderly condition.

The candidate must be proactive, responsible, trust worthy and takes initiative.

Key responsibilities include

• Clean, stock and supply designated facility areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, toilets, dressing rooms and shoe racks etc.)
• Perform and document routine inspection and maintenance activities
• Carry out heavy cleaning tasks and special projects
• Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs
• Stock and maintain supply rooms
• Cooperate with the rest of the staff
• Follow all health and safety regulations

Core Competencies:

• Work experience as a cleaner
• Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets
• Reliable
• Pro active
• Trustworthy
• Able to be flexible

Location: Hare Krishna Temple, Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford WD25 8EZ

Hours: 35 hours per week (Includes Sundays)

If you are up for the challenge get in touch by 12th October 2021.

Please send CV with covering letter to: hr@krishnatemple.com