Custodian at the National Hazíratu’l-Quds
16 February 2020
10 Mulk 176 B.E.
GC-34613
The position of custodian at the National Ḥaẓíratu’l-Quds will soon become vacant and friends are invited to consider applying for this service.
The custodian will have a caring and loving attitude and be responsible for fostering a warm, courteous and hospitable atmosphere for visitors and ensuring a high standard of cleanliness and beauty in the premises. The role also includes organising the regular maintenance of the building, which includes understanding various aspects of building management and being able to do small DIY-type jobs. It would be desirable to have some experience in health & safety/first aid and working with Microsoft Office applications. Other capacities that are required include good communication skills, flexibility and the ability to work with people and organise various routine and ad-hoc tasks.
The role is a full time, five-days per week position. A salary is offered to enable the successful candidate to carry out this service. However, as with all service to the Faith, it may be done on a voluntary or part-voluntary basis also. The initial service period would be two years.
The primary function of the National Hazíratu’l-Quds is to serve as the seat of the National Spiritual Assembly and the administrative centre of the Faith in the United Kingdom. The Universal House of Justice has also written to the National Assembly that it should serve “as the central spiritual home of the British Bahá’í community” and “as a rallying point for the friends and a centre of unity.” Further, they advise that it is a “point towards which the friends would naturally gravitate when they visit London, both British Bahá’ís and those from overseas.” With London having a position as an important international centre, the premises have a vital additional dimension as “a place in which eminent visitors, representatives of the media and the general public can be received.” The building, therefore, plays an important part in the life of the community and the role of the Custodian is central to this.
Individuals who are interested to apply for this post should feel free to call or contact by email the Coordinator of Services at services@bahai.org.uk to discuss any questions they may have. Individuals wishing to apply are asked to kindly submit a copy of their curriculum vitae by the end of March 2020, together with a letter sharing their reason for applying for this service, to the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the UK, 27 Rutland Gate, London SW7 1PD, or by email to nsa@bahai.org.uk.
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