key information

Location: Outward Bound Eskdale, Western Lake District

Contract: Part-time, 16 hours per week, permanent position.

Salary: £10,483 per annum. £12.60 per hour, plus great benefits. (Real Living Wage). Live-out position.

Hours of Work: 2 x 4 hour morning shifts, Monday - Thursday. Flexible start times available. 1 x 8 hour shift every Friday from 09.00 - 17.30.

Apply by: 09.00, Monday, 7 July 2025.

Interview date: Flexible.

who we're looking for

We're looking for someone who enjoys plenty of variety in their working day and is happy to work across various hospitality departments in line with the business needs.

Prior experience is not essential as full training and support will be given. You will need to enjoy working as part of a team, have good personal presentation, be professional and friendly, with a ‘can do’ attitude. You will be warmly welcomed into the friendly team.

Reasons to join us

It’s a great working environment with the centre comprising of a variety of buildings from the main house which is a Grade II listed building to more modern ensuite accommodation areas. Plus, there are amazing views over the tarn and grounds too!

You will be warmly welcomed into the professional, friendly team and will receive full training when you start.

Unlike most jobs in hospitality there is no weekend or late night working.

Responsibilities

We're known for high standards at our centres. Working as part of the team you will support the housekeeping function to maintain high standards. You will clean and prepare bedrooms, public and staff areas around the centre, assist with in-house laundry and any special cleaning tasks.

See the job description for further details.

Full job description here

why it's good working here

• Super friendly working environment
• No split shifts
• Weekends off
• Every Christmas and New Year off
• Real living wage employer
• Full training
• Uniform provided
• Cycle to work scheme
• Plus other great benefits such as Medicash Healthcare plan, life assurance, pension, etc.
• Annual Leave of 24 days increasing by one day each year to a maximum of 30 days, plus bank holidays

How to Apply

Please send an up to date CV and a covering letter explaining the fit to the role to: jay.lombard@outwardbound.org.uk. The names and addresses of two referees should be included, one of which must be from a recent employer.

Or if you prefer to initially Jay for an informal chat, please ring: 07824 566995, before 3pm.

If we offer you the job, you'll be asked to do a DBS check.

PS... We know that confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as a ‘perfect candidate'. So however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day. Good luck!

We will be reviewing applications periodically as they are received and may conduct interviews before the closing date. We reserve the right to close the recruitment process early where suitable candidates are identified and encourage an early application.

Please note: Outward Bound Eskdale is in a beautiful location. You'll need to have your own transport to get to the centre (we have free parking places for you on site).

Outward Bound

Eskdale