At the foot of Ilkley Moor in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales

WELCOME TO THE BRIERY RETREAT & CONFERENCE CENTRE

The Briery is a place of spiritual renewal, where those who come can find God in an atmosphere of love, prayer, healing and peace. Where all are valued, encouraged to discover their gifts and challenged to use them in the service of others. Where the poor, the suffering and the lonely can experience the power of the cross and Resurrection in Christ.

We wish to appoint a Manager for The Briery Retreat Centre typically working 3 days per week. This will be on a fixed term contract for 3 years after which it will be reviewed.

Salary £35 – 40k pro-rata depending on experience. 

Closing date for applications: 5pm 17th April 2024 

Please download Job Description/Person Specification and Application Form below.

Some of our upcoming retreats...

27 November 2026
November 27 - November 29

LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS Advent retreat weekend led by Fr Chris Thomas Take some time out before Advent starts to prepare yourself properly for the season ahead. Fr Chris Thomas […]

£230
27 April 2027
April 27, 2027 - April 29, 2027

Join us to rediscover the universal beauty of the Blessed Sacrament, and deepen your understanding of the Real Presence. Using art, we will explore the meaning of the Mass as […]

£250
05 May 2027
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join our retreat team as we spend a day reflecting on the life and message of Mary, the mother of Jesus.

£37
28 May 2027
May 28, 2027 - May 30, 2027
09 June 2027
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Following the very popular Introduction to Ignatian Spirituality last year, we are running another day for anyone who would like to know more about, and sample, a form of prayer […]

£37
07 July 2027
July 7, 2027 - July 13, 2027

6-day preached retreat led by Fr Hugh Lagan SMA 7th—13th July 2027 It is only in the second half of life that we can truly come to know who we […]

£110 – £700