Job reference REQ00000017785 Date posted 22/01/2025 Application closing date 03/02/2025 Location KESWICK Salary £25,584 - £25,992 per annum Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Blank Attachments Blank
Salary: £25,584 - £25,992 per annum
Hours: 37
Location: Cumbria Outdoors – Hawse End Centre, Portinscale, Keswick, CA12 5UE
Contract: Permanent
About us
Cumberland Council is an ambitious and forward-thinking authority dedicated to shaping a better future for our communities. We are passionate about creating a vibrant future by addressing inequalities, creating thriving economies that work for our residents and protecting our environment.
At the core of our vision is a commitment to our people, with health and well-being being integral to everything we do, underscoring every initiative and ensuring we provide unparalleled support for all.
We can’t do it without you! Come and embark on the journey to a vibrant future with us, where the work you do will make a real impact. Together, let's shape a community that's as dynamic and inclusive as our landscape. Be a part of the transformation!
#WeAreCumberland
About this opportunity
Are you ready to join a dynamic team that helps people of all ages and backgrounds experience the benefits of outdoor learning and adventure? Cumbria Outdoors is a thriving service within Traded Services, offering a wide range of outdoor activities and residential opportunities across three fantastic sites.
As part of our team, you’ll help organise and deliver efficient housekeeping services that meet Cumberland Council and Cumbria Outdoors' high standards. Working closely with the Housekeeping Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining a welcoming, safe, and clean environment for all our guests.
What You’ll Do:
* Assist in planning and delivering housekeeping services, including catering and cleaning, to ensure a seamless experience for all visitors.
* Ensure all services comply with legislative requirements, including health, safety, and hygiene standards.
* Gather and act on customer feedback to continually improve service delivery.
* Manage resources effectively, including stock control, ordering food, and consumable supplies from approved suppliers.
* Support service needs by working flexibly, including weekends and public holidays, as required.
Why Join Us?
This is your chance to be part of a service that inspires growth, confidence, and connection through the great outdoors. You’ll have the opportunity to work in a beautiful, rewarding environment while contributing to the success of a team that makes a real difference in people’s lives.
If you’re organised, proactive, and excited about providing exceptional service while helping others explore the outdoors, we’d love to hear from you!
Cumberland Council Staff Benefits
Pay
* As a real living wage paying employer we offer competitive rates of pay
* Our pay scales are nationally agreed and come with a national annual pay review*
* A range of allowances to recognise times where you're available out of hours if we need you, or where you take on extra responsibilities beyond your role.
*In accordance with the National Joint Council for Local Government Services
Pension
* Opportunity to join a generous defined benefit pension scheme to secure your future (most employees are part of the Local Government Pension Scheme)
* Opportunity to boost your pension with Additional Pension Contributions which will increase your annual defined benefit amount
* Opportunity to build a defined contribution pot on the side of your defined benefit pension through Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise).
Holidays
* 25 days holiday per year when you start, rising to 31 days holiday per year after 5 years of service
* 8 public holidays
* The option to purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave and spread the cost over 12 months
Flexible Working
* Flexible working arrangements including the ability to work remotely from home supporting a culture that fits around you*
* A flexi-time scheme where you could vary your start and finish times and also build up 3 days flexi-time and take up to 2 flexi days off per month*
*subject to the demands and requirements of the specific role.
Learning and Development
* Dedicated development time each week*
* Access to an online learning portal offering more than 150 courses
* Access to regular development programmes to build the soft skills to succeed
* Opportunity to study professional qualifications to help you get the certifications you need for your role or to advance your career.
*subject to the demands and requirements of the specific role.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 03 February 2025
Interview date:11 February 2025
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
DBS Checks
Conducting Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks is integral to our commitment to creating a safe and secure environment for our staff and the communities we serve. These checks play a crucial role in safeguarding, ensuring that individuals with appropriate qualifications and character are entrusted with roles where they may have access to children and vulnerable people.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.
We welcome applications from everyone
At Cumberland Council, we are dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce, striving to mirror the rich tapestry of the communities we proudly serve. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are devoted in fostering an inclusive, supportive culture that embraces and appreciates our unique differences.
As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that applicants with disabilities, meeting the essential criteria for this position, are guaranteed an interview as part of our commitment to equal opportunities.
We're also an Age Friendly Employer, meaning we commit to providing an inclusive workplace for people in their 50s and 60s and taking the necessary action to help them flourish in a multigenerational workforce.
Reasonable Adjustments: We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know.
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
Cumberland Council offers a guaranteed interview scheme to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
* Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
* Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
* Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces
Work-Life balance
Cumberland Council is deeply invested in fostering a work culture that prioritises the well-being and balance of our team members. Embracing flexible and hybrid working models, we empower employees to achieve optimal work-life balance.
Continuing Professional Development
We are committed to nurturing the ongoing growth and professional advancement of our valued team members to fulfil your potential and advance your career. Our comprehensive career development and training offer emphasises continuous learning as a cornerstone for achieving both individual and organisational goals.
Keeping the people we work with safe
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect unwavering commitment to this cause from our employees, volunteers, and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs).
Your Voice Matters; Connect, Engage, and Make Your Voice Heard!
We don't just encourage engagement—we celebrate it. That's why we've cultivated a vibrant community of staff networking groups where every voice matters.
Join us and become part of something bigger:
* Race Equality
* Rainbow Alliance
* Menopause Support
* Carers Network
* Shine Community
* Wellbeing/Health Advocates
* Be a Change Champion to shape our council's future through transformative initiatives.
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