Kairos Women+

What is Kairos Women+?

Kairos Women+ is a community-led women's organisation based in Paisley, Scotland, founded in 2021. The organisation provides personal development programmes, training, peer support, heritage projects, and equality campaigning services. Kairos Women+ is explicitly inclusive of trans women and non-binary people, reflecting a modern and intersectional approach to women's community work.

The organisation works at the grassroots level in Paisley and the wider Renfrewshire area, empowering women and gender-diverse people through education, cultural projects, and collective advocacy. Their heritage projects connect community members with local history and identity, while their campaigning work addresses gender inequality and social justice issues.

Where will I work?

Kairos Women+ is based in Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organisation operates an on-site model, with staff working from their Paisley base and delivering programmes and events in community settings across the local area. The nature of community-facing work — running workshops, peer support groups, heritage activities, and campaign events — requires a strong physical presence in the community.

What is the team like?

With approximately 10 employees, Kairos Women+ is a small, close-knit team of community workers, project coordinators, trainers, and support staff. As a community-led organisation, the team is deeply embedded in the Paisley community and brings lived experience and personal commitment to the work of women's empowerment and equality.

The culture is collaborative, values-driven, and rooted in feminist principles of mutual support and collective action. The small team size means everyone contributes across multiple areas, creating a varied and hands-on working experience.

Work-Life Balance

Kairos Women+ operates a 4-day working week at 32 hours with full pay. For a small community organisation, adopting the 4-day week demonstrates a genuine commitment to practising the values of wellbeing and work-life balance that underpin their community work. Staff enjoy a three-day weekend every week.

Perks and Benefits

• 4-day working week at full pay (32 hours)
• Professional development opportunities
• Meaningful community-focused work
• Inclusive and values-driven workplace
• Small team with varied responsibilities