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Ilkley Chat Jobs Board: 02 June 2026

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📋| ILKLEY CHAT JOBS BOARD |📋 02.06.26 every Tuesday with Right at Home Ilkley, Keighley & Skipton - recruiting CareGivers to provide quality care in a client’s home: www.rightathome.co.uk/ilkley-jobs


🖱 To add a vacancy next week or view the Jobs Board on our website visit ilkleychat.co.uk/jobs-board


There are three sections - main jobs, apprenticeships and volunteers.


■■■ MAIN JOBS ■■■


ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT [FULL-TIME PERMANENT] – IZVG, KEIGHLEY

Duties: General office administration, email/telephone enquiries, data entry, filing, assisting with finance tasks, ordering stock, packing and dispatching goods, liaising with couriers, and local collections/deliveries (manual handling required).

Requirements: Full clean UK driving licence, use of own car essential. Good IT skills. Experience with accounting software (e.g. Xero) desirable. Proof of right to work in the UK required.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

If interested, please send your CV to finance@izvg.co.uk and we will email you a full job description and application form.

Closing date: Open until a suitable candidate is found.


VARIOUS ROLES – ECOLOGY BUILDING SOCIETY, SILSDEN

The Ecology team is ambitious, dynamic, and driven by our collective goal to build a greener future, and we currently have a number of exciting opportunities to join our team.

See our website (https://www.ecology.co.uk/careers/) for more information and contact hrteam@ecology.co.uk with any queries.


GROUNDS MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT – CATGILL CAMPSITE, BOLTON ABBEY

We are looking for a reliable Grounds Maintenance Assistant to join our team around 2 days per week (weather dependent) on a self-employed basis. Immediate start available.

Duties include cutting grass using ride-on lawnmowers and strimming around our campsite and glamping site. Experience using ride-on mowers is essential.

This role would suit someone flexible, practical, hardworking and able to work independently to a high standard.

No weekends required, but flexibility around weather is important. £15 per hour.

Contact Oliver on 07966875259


ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT/ADMINISTRAOR – WILKINSON & CO (OTLEY) LTD, OTLEY

Require a full time, enthusiastic, self-motivated person to assist with an ever-increasing portfolio of bookkeeping and accounts preparation for clients along with general office administration.

Experience of VAT and Payroll is desirable , must be computer literate and have good communication skills.

Salary negotiable upon experience. Hours Mon - Thurs - 9: am to 5:00 pm, Friday - 9:00 am to 4:30pm.

CV’s and covering letter only in the first instance to Miss L Ramsey, Wilkinson & Co (Otley) Ltd, 10a Boroughgate, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 3AL Email : lesley@wilko-accounts.co.uk

Closing date: 12 June 2026


CLERK AND RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER – BURLEY-IN-WHARFEDALE PARISH COUNCIL

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and highly organised individual to take on this key position within the Council, which offers an interesting and varied workload, supporting elected members and ensuring the smooth and effective administration of the Council’s business.

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: NJC Scale Points 33–41 (dependent on experience)

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Council’s day-to-day operations, providing professional advice to councillors, and ensuring sound financial management and governance.

Please visit our website: www.burleyinwharfedale-pc.gov.uk for an application pack (Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form)

Interviews: 1 or 2 July

Closing date: 5pm Friday 26 June 2026


PART-TIME / FLEXIBLE APP DEVELOPER – BIOTA TRACE SYSTEMS, OTLEY

App Developer (professional or strong practical hobbyist) to support app development work on our environmental monitoring instrumentation

Initially flexible project / part-time work, potential for a full-time role.

Proven experience around:

• Android App Development in Kotlin

• Cross-compilation for Android and iOS

• Google Play Store / App Store

Nice to have:

• Electronics/hardware experience

Please send CV and project overviews to Tom Myers - tom.myers@biotatrace.com


PART-TIME / FLEXIBLE ELECTRONICS ENGINEER – BIOTA TRACE SYSTEMS, OTLEY

Electronics engineer (professional or strong practical hobbyist) to support development work on environmental monitoring, remote sensing and field instrumentation systems.

Initially flexible project / part-time work, potential for a full-time role.

Proven experience around:

• Battery-powered systems

• Solar charging / power management / low-power design

• IoT / embedded systems / sensors / telemetry

• Soldering, rework, wiring, assembly & bench debugging

• PCB layout, modification and prototype board work

• Circuit design & prototyping

Please send CV and project overviews to Tom Myers - tom.myers@biotatrace.com


STUDY COACH/COVER SUPERVISOR ENGLISH AND MATHS – CRAVEN COLLEGE, SKIPTON

Required to provide high-quality academic support and classroom supervision for English and Maths learners (Entry Level to GCSE), ensuring continuity of learning and improved outcomes.

Closing date: 14 June 2026


COUNTER AND KITCHEN ASSISTANT – THE ILKLEY RIVERSIDE HOTEL, ILKLEY

Part and full time available.

Duties include: • Preparing sandwiches, salads, and other light meals • Taking customer orders and handling payments • Assisting with food preparation and presentation • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene • Stock replenishment and general kitchen duties • Providing friendly and efficient customer service.

Contact us on info@ilkley-riversidehotel.com or pop in with your CV


DOG GROOMER – WHARFEVIEW SHIH TZU, OTLEY

Experienced groomer needed for up to 4 hours per week day time to suit

To discuss call Fiona 07855 307291


COOK – THE TEA COTTAGE, BOLTON ABBEY

We are looking for a cook, 3 or 4 days a week, one of which will be Saturday.

Hours are typically 9am until 3pm. Hours will be consistent through the summer, and more varied in the off season.

Must be able to get self to Bolton Abbey (free parking available).

£14 per hour.

Please email us teacottagebolton@gmail.com to apply.


MEDICAL RECEPTIONISTS/ADMINISTRATORS [X2] – ILKLEY & WHARFEDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our small and friendly practice.

We are looking to recruit 2 part-time Medical Receptionists/Administrators as follows for maternity cover (6 – 12 months):

Vacancy 1: Monday 13:00 – 18:00, Wednesday 07:45-13:00, Thursday 07:45-13:00, total 15.75 hours

Vacancy 2: Tuesday 07:45 – 13:00, Wednesday 13:00 – 18:00, Friday 13:00 – 18:00, total 15.75 hours

Previous experience would be desirable but is not essential as training will be given.

Closing date: 5pm 17 May 2026


KITCHEN ASSISTANT/KICHEN PORTER – HAMILTONS, ADDINGHAM

We have a vacancy for a reliable person to work on a Wednesday helping with food preparation and covering our pot wash, 8am to 4pm (some flexibility) Full training provided but it is preferable if you hold some kitchen skills and an interest in food. Additional hours Thursday to Sunday available for the right candidate.

Please send an email to Amanda at hello@hamiltonscafebistro.co.uk


CAFE STAFF – COCK PIT FARM TEA ROOMS, BURLEY-IN-WHARFEDALE

We are still looking for that perfect blend of availability, flexibility, hard work, commitment and someone looking for a permanent position.

We can offer 2 or 3 days for the right applicant and all the coffee and cake you can handle!

Weekend work is non negotiable.

Full training will be given but hopefully you are a quick learner.

Over 18s only please as it's not seasonal.

Please contact sue.cockpitfarm@gmail.com with a CV and covering letter.

Immediate start.


CARE MANAGER – CARERS AND COMPANIONS, ILKLEY

To £34k per annum.

We are seeking an experienced Care Manager to join our team. You will support our Registered Service Manager in all aspects of our services, helping to lead our team of Community Carers and ensure outstanding quality care delivery.

With a track record in care, you will be qualified (minimum Level 3, ideally Level 5 in Health and Social Care), and have strong CQC knowledge.

We offer a competitive salary, pension, health/wellbeing support, employee discounts and recognition scheme, funded CPD with opportunities for career growth and progression and more.

For an application pack please email enquiries@carersandcompanions.co.uk or call 01943 609484


TEMP EMBROIDERY MACHINE OPERATOR – PENDLE SPORTSWEAR, ILKLEY

Vacancies from June to Dec (must be available past September)

Mon - Fri 37.5 hpw (shifts apply Aug – End Oct).

Sun – Thurs 37.5 hpw (shifts apply Aug – End Oct.)

Mix of 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm shifts. Must be able to get to Ilkley for these times.

Requires excellent attention to detail & high-quality standards,

Enthusiastic & willing to learn,

Technical attitude for working with machines & on computers,

Efficient running of the machines to maximise production,

Full training given. Send CV’s to georgina@footballkit.co.uk


RECEPTIONIST/ADMIISTRATOR [X2 PART TIME] – CHEVIN MEDICAL PRACTICE, OTLEY

2 x part time vacancies £12.71 per hr We are looking for an enthusiastic hardworking individuals to join our busy Team.

Must be used to taking a large number of phone calls, excellent customer service skills and good IT Skills.

Car User essential as will be working over the Otley & Bramhope surgeries full training will be given.

Benefits include Access to NHS discounts through the Blue Light Card, Free Car Parking, NHS Pension Fund.

Please send your CV to: vicky.brady2@nhs.net

Previous Applicants Need not apply

Closing date: Friday 19 June 2026


CAREGIVER – RIGHT AT HOME, ILKLEY, KEIGHLEY & SKIPTON

We are looking for passionate CareGivers who are flexible & reliable to provide the highest standard of care in a client’s home.

CareGiver benefits:

Up to £13.20 per hour, ongoing training, mileage allowance, holiday entitlement, weekend & bank holiday enhancement.

Responsibilities:

Personal care, assisting with washing & dressing, shopping, housekeeping, meal preparation, taking clients for appointments/outings, companionship.

Contact: 01943 603794 or ilkley@rightathome.co.uk


BAR AND F&B STAFF [PART TIME] – THE CRAIGLANDS HOTEL, ILKLEY

We are looking for Bar Tenders and Food & Beverage staff to work in our busy hotel.

Hotel experience preferred, but training will be given.

Must be able to work weekends and some shifts may have a late finish.

Email CVs to gm@craiglands.co.uk


ASSISTANT HEAD OF YEAR – ILKLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Actual Annual Salary: £24,708-£27,175

Scale Pay Point 12 (Range 12-17)

37 hours per week

Term time only plus 5 days

We reserve the right to close early, so early applications are encouraged.

Closing date: 8am Monday 8 June 2026


HEAD OF YEAR – ILKLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Actual Annual Salary: £30,026-£32,144

Scale Pay Point 23 (Range 23-25)

37 hours per week

Term time only plus 5 days

We reserve the right to close early, so early applications are encouraged.

Closing date: 8am Monday 8 June 2026


BAR STAFF – EAST RIDDLESTON HALL [NATIONAL TRUST], KEIGHLEY

We’re looking for Bar Staff to support our weddings and events.

In this role, you’ll help deliver exceptional service to clients and their guests, ensuring every visit feels special. By offering a warm welcome, preparing and serving drinks to a high standard, and supporting the smooth running of each event, you’ll play an important part in helping us care for nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever.

Closing date: 7 June 2026


QUALIFIED NURSERY EDUCATOR – NURSERY RHYMES & JABBERWOCKY PRE-SCHOOL, ADDINGHAM

Due to continued growth and expansion, we are looking for a passionate Level 3 qualified Nursery Educator to join our nurturing and experienced team. We welcome both experienced and newly qualified educators committed to delivering high-quality early years education through our bespoke IMPACT Curriculum and play-based approach. Benefits include ongoing CPD, company pension, Death in Service cover and monthly bonus scheme following probation.

To apply or request further information, contact Rachael Martin on 01943 839000 or email nurseryrhymes999@yahoo.com


LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR – ALL SAINTS CofE PRIMARY SCHOOL, ILKLEY

Mon - Fri: 11:30–13:30 (10 hrs p/w). Term Time Only. Band 3 - £12.45 p/h

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lunchtime Supervisor to join our team.

The successful candidate will:

- Supervise pupils both whilst eating and in the playground

- Lead activities and games

- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils

- Implement the school’s behaviour policy

- Administer First Aid (training provided)

Further details available on the school website: Virtual Office/Vacancies

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Closing date: 9am 7 June 2026


IN-HOUSE CLEANER – ILKLEY LAWN TENNIS & SQUASH CLUB

20 hours/week, permanent.

Join our friendly team at Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club, known as the Wimbledon of the north. We need a dedicated cleaner to keep our clubhouse, fitness facilities spotless.

Duties:

- Clean communal spaces, offices, and viewing areas.

- Deep clean showers and washrooms to high standards.

- Manage waste and restock supplies.

- Improve the cleanliness and member experience

- Help with major event preparation

Personal qualities:

Detail-oriented, reliable, and flexible for varying shifts.

Perks:

Competitive pay, gym membership, café discounts, beautiful location


IT TECHNICIAN – PRINCE HENRY'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL, OTLEY

37 Hours Per Week - Permanent - All Year Round

NJC Grade B3 Scale Points 7 - 11 (Actual Salary £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Per Annum)

Prince Henry’s Grammar School are seeking a Technician to join the IT department on a permanent basis. The post is to provide 1st line support for all IT queries, involving the management of all school devices to facilitate the smooth-running provision of IT across the whole school. To become a valued, contributing member of the IT Team, working together on new technologies, this is an exciting opportunity to receive a high level of IT exposure, with room to grow as a professional. It is the intention that the successful candidate will be enrolled onto an IT-related apprenticeship at the earliest opportunity (NVQ 3/CompTIA).

Closing date: Thursday 4 June 2026


FRENCH TEACHER – LE CLUB FRANÇAIS, ILKLEY

We are looking for linguists who want to share their passion for languages.

Animators needed to run fun language clubs for children in local primary schools

• Teachers need good language & class management skills

• Part time work during term time to start June or September

• Lesson plans & teaching materials provided

Contact Sophie today for more details: svpringle66@gmail.com or 07880806013


CONTENT CREATOR / SOCIAL MEDIA EXECUTIVE – LAUNCHPAD SPORTS CLUB, ILKLEY

Part time 10 hours per week.

We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Content Creator / Social Media Executive to help create and tell the LaunchPad story. The role includes filming and editing content, creating social media posts, capturing sessions, camps and events, and helping grow the LaunchPad brand across our schools and community programmes.

To apply, please email your CV to launchpadfootballclub@gmail.com


ADMINISTRATOR – LAUNCHPAD SPORTS CLUB, ILKLEY

Part time 10 hours per week.

We are looking for an organised and reliable Administrator to support the day to day running of LaunchPad Sports. The role includes managing registers, parent communication, bookings, schedules, invoices and general admin across our schools, camps and community programmes. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential. The role is home based.

To apply please email your CV and a short introduction to launchpadfootballclub@gmail.com


EXCURSIONS & ADMINISTRATION CO-ORDINATOR – SIMPLY GROUPS, ILKLEY

Award-winning tour operator. Office-based position (4 full days p/w).

Variable days weekly - no weekends.

Applicant must be fully computer literate & have excellent literary & numerical skills & ideally simillar previous office experience.

Ideally with a background / experience in the travel trade, with geographical knowledge both UK & Europe. Role also includes various office tasks & administration in all areas of tour operations. Must be motivated & able to work unsupervised, with attention to detail being an essential quality.

Full training provided. Salary subject to experience.

Applications by email only to info@simplygroups.co.uk


STYLE ADVISOR – MINT VELVET, ILKLEY

8 hours- must be flexible includes weekends.

You’ll possess a love of fashion, offer excellent customer service, be confident, inspirational and

work well as part of a team.

You’ll know wear and live the Mint Velvet style.

Competitive salary with benefits.


DEAL EXECUTIVE (EUROPE) – LANGCLIFFE, ILKLEY

Langcliffe is the global deal sourcing solution, connecting acquisitive businesses with high quality M&A opportunities worldwide. To support our next phase of growth, we are seeking a bright, ambitious Deal Executive to join our Ilkley team.

We value our people and offer a competitive salary and profit related bonus in a collaborative, office based environment.

Please email your CV to: helen.postlethwaite@langcliffe.global


BOOK-KEEPER [PART TIME] – BALANCE YOUR BOOKS LTD, SKIPTON

2 days a week, WFH.

Payroll, pensions VAT & quarterly P&Ls required.

Experience essential please apply with CV & covering letter to: michelle@balanceyrbooks.co.uk


WAITER/WAITRESS/BARISTA – THE LITTLE TEAHOUSE, ILKLEY

We’re looking for someone (+16 years old) with an enthusiastic personality and energy to join our amazing front of house team on a permanent basis.

Applicants should have Barista and front of house experience, flexibility to help with pot washing when needed and availability to work Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Flexibility to cover for staff holidays is appreciated. The ideal candidate will have a positive, “can do” attitude, great customer service skills and will be keen to learn.

We offer competitive rate of pay, cash and card tips. Lunch provided.

To apply, please send your CV to littleteahouse.ilkley@gmail.com


TEACHING ASSISTANT [FULL TIME] – BURLEY WOODHEAD PRIMARY

Join our fabulous school in September until August 2027.

Further information at https://www.burleywoodhead.com/about-us/vacancies or call us 01943 862739

Closing date: 8 June 2026


ADMIN/MARKETING ROLE – BURLEY WOODHEAD PRIMARY

School hours to august 2028.

Join our English Hub team in September!

Further information at https://www.burleywoodhead.com/about-us/vacancies or call us 01943 862739

Closing date: 15 June 2026


TUTORS (LANGUAGE & HOBBIES) – PRINCE HENRY’S GRAMMAR SCHOOL, OTLEY

Required to teach community education classes.

£27 per hour, two hours per class, casual employment from September 2026.

We need tutors with some experience of teaching for our friendly and well attended Community Education, in person evening classes.

Language tutors particularly needed.

We also offer a wide range of hobbies courses and day workshops, if you would like to join us.

Email Pippa McPherson on mnp@princehenrys.co.uk


HOUSEKEEPING LEAD (ACCOMMODATION TEAM LEADER) – COW & CALF HOTEL, ILKLEY

We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about delivering impeccable standards throughout our 15 bedroom hotel as part of the Innkeepers Collection.

You will lead a team of housekeepers as well as looking after the admin of the hotel. Although experience is an advantage, full training will be given.

This role is approximately 30 hours a week over a 4-5 day working week, hours between 7am-3pm.

Please apply/contact Pete at cowandcalfilkley@vintageinn.co.uk


LANDSCAPE GARDENERS AND LABOURERS – BLACK FOX GARDEN SERVICES LTD, ILKLEY

This role will involve working within a small team on a good variety of garden maintenance, hard landscaping and building projects.

Paving, walling, fencing, decking, turfing, hedge trimming, lawncare and much more!

Previous experience in similar roles is prefered however training will be provided.

£15.60ph - £20ph depending on experience.

40-50hrs per week. Breaks and travel time paid.

Please send your CV and previous experience to blackfoxgardenservices@gmail.com or message 07950702673 for further information.


WEEKEND SPORTS COACH – LAUNCHPAD SPORTS CLUB, ILKLEY

Weekend Sports Coach required for LaunchPad Sports.

Help to deliver and lead our fun-first football, netball and social sports sessions. on Saturdays and Sundays.

We are looking for energetic, reliable coaches who are great with children and can create a positive atmosphere. Holiday camp work also available during school holidays.

DBS checks will be carried out by LaunchPad Sports.

Please apply via email, launchpadfootballclub@gmail.com


EXPERIENCED BRICKLAYER/MASON – DOBSON CONSTRUCTION LTD, ILKLEY

Immediate Start

We are currently looking for an experienced bricklayer/mason

Preferably local to Ilkley or the surrounding areas

If this is something of interest to you then please call our Office on 01943 608222 or email office@dobsonconstruction.co.uk


BOOKKEEPER (FULL TIME) – JS WHITE & CO LTD, YEADON

Monday-Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm

We are looking to recruit a full-time bookkeeper to join our expanding team in Yeadon, Leeds.

The role will involve:

- Day to Day bookkeeping duties

- Processing transactions using accounting software

- Bank reconciliations

- VAT returns

- Handling bookkeeping queries

- General bookkeeping administration

- Contacting clients and HMRC

Experience with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage Cloud and Sage 50 is preferred.

Previous practice experience is advantageous, but we will also consider candidates with a finance background.

To apply, please send your CV to vicky.bass-woodcock@jswhite.co.uk


CLEANERS – DUSTHUNTER CLEANING COMPANY, ILKLEY

We are looking for cleaners in the Ilkley, Otley area.

Looking for flexible work that fits your schedule? This is your chance!

We offer:

Part-time work. Flexible hours.

Friendly and respectful work environment.

No car? No problem: we'll drive you to the job site.

Requirements:

Responsible, punctual, positive attitude, and eager to learn.

Send us a message with your name, area, and availability to: 07894 453102


■■■ APPRENTICESHIPS ■■■


Please contact us to add your apprenticeship positions – ilkleychat.co.uk/jobs-board


APPRENTICESHIPS WITH CRAVEN COLLEGE

New vacancies coming in daily.

To apply, or find out about new vacancies contact the Apprenticeship Team on 01756 693686 or email apprenticeships@craven-college.ac.uk


APPRENTICESHIPS WITH KEIGHLEY COLLEGE

Keighley College offer a wide and varied range of apprenticeships covering all industry sectors. We currently have a number of apprenticeship vacancies in the local area. For more information please contact our Apprenticeship Team on 01535 685035 or apprenticeships@keighleycollege.ac.uk. Alternatively, visit our apprenticeship job site for all our current vacancies: https://leedscitycollege.justapply.uk/index.php?mod=publicpost


APPRENTICESHIPS WITH SHIPLEY COLLEGE

Shipley College are working with local employers to offer apprenticeships and have current vacancies in Business Administration, Childcare, Horticulture and IT. You can see details at http://www.shipley.ac.uk/client…/apprentices/jobs-board.html or send your CV to cv@shipley.ac.uk putting Ilkley Chat in the subject line


■■■ VOLUNTEERS ■■■


SHOP VOLUNTEERS – LEEDS HOSPITALS CHARITY, ILKLEY

By volunteering you will help raise funds to support patients & staff across Leeds Teaching Hospitals!

-Tasks include:

-Pricing/tagging items

-Sorting through donations

-Using the steamer to freshen up clothes

4 hours per shift - Flexible Mon- Sun between 9.30-5pm.

A DBS check is not needed, you will be asked about any unspent convictions as part of our safeguarding procedures.

We require 1 reference from someone who has known you for 6 months.

Questions? volunteers@leedshospitalscharity.org.uk- 0113 539 7020


VOLUNTEERS FOR CHAIR OF TRUSTEES, DEMENTIA CAFÉ, BEFRIENDING AND SHOPPING – ILKLEY GOOD NEIGHBOURS

Ilkley & District Good Neighbours (IDGN) is looking for a new Chair of Trustees to lead IDGN over the next three years. The charity has a small but dedicated staff team and an experienced group of trustees which look to the Chair for leadership and direction. The ideal candidate will have experience in a leadership role, be skilled at strategic thinking and have an understanding of the issues facing older people. The full advert can be found on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/share/18YzN8spio/) and further information can be requested from chair@goodneighboursilkley.org.uk.

 

DEMENTIA CAFÉ VOLUNTEERS - ILKLEY GOOD NEIGHBOURS

Volunteers needed for our Dementia Café which runs on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month between 1-4pm. Volunteering is on a rota to suit your availability. Volunteers will help attendees feel welcome and relaxed, get involved with the various activities, help with tea and coffee orders and support the set-up/tidy-up of each session. Contact Helen Bowman on friendship@goodneighboursilkley.org.uk or 07592 307263 for more info.

 

BEFRIENDING AND SHOPASSIST VOLUNTEERS – ILKLEY GOOD NEIGHBOURS

Volunteers needed for our Befriending and ShopAssist projects. Both require a weekly commitment of between 1-2 hours, with ShopAssist taking longer to include the practical element of the supermarket shop. Volunteers will be looking to make a social connection and have the time and patience to take the interactions at the client’s pace. In return volunteers can expect to gain a sense of giving back, hopefully develop a real friendship and be well-supported by the project coordinator Helen Hawney, who can be contacted on gnb@goodneighboursilkley.org.uk or 07536 457961 for more info.


VOLUNTEER SCHOOL GOVERNOR – BEN RHYDDING PRIMARY SCHOOL

Ben Rhydding Primary school is looking for a dedicated School Governor with a background in Finance or HR. This is a great opportunity to use your skills to help shape the school’s strategic direction.

What we’re looking for:

• Sound judgement with the confidence to ask challenging questions as a ‘critical friend’

• Can be a parent of the school or independent

Commitment:

• 4 full governing board meetings per year (Thursday evenings)

• 4 committee meetings per year (Thursdays, 9:30–11:00am)

• Typical term of office: 4 years

No previous governing experience is needed — training is provided.

For an informal discussion, please email office@benrhydding.bradford.sch.uk


PRE-SCHOOL TRUSTEES – ILKLEY PRE-SCHOOL

Ilkley Pre-School is a non-profit charitable organisation that provides high quality learning environment for children.

We are looking for a new board of trustees from Jan ‘26

The trustee role is voluntary, unpaid position. The trustees meet every 6-8 weeks for an hour to discuss the developments of pre-school and to help plan next steps. We are looking for people with a financial background to take on the treasurer role, people to assist with marketing,fundraising and a new chair who will liaise with OFSTED and be the main contact with the Pre-school manager.

For more information please contact ilkleypreschoolplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk for an informal chat.


DOFE VOLUNTEER – BURLEY PARISH COUNCIL

Make a difference with DofE!

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our Duke of Edinburgh Award group based at Queens Hall!

When? Monday evenings (group sessions) Occasional weekends (expeditions)

Who are we looking for? Anyone with a passion for helping young people grow in confidence, learn new skills, and achieve something amazing. No previous experience with DofE is needed—just a willingness to get involved!

Whether you can commit regularly or just help out occasionally, we’d love to hear from you.

Interested? Email doe@burleyinwharfedale-pc.gov.uk to find out more.


WHARFEDALE TALKING NEWS

Ilkley Talking Newspaper ceased to exist last year but listeners and some volunteers have joined Otley Talking News and become Wharfedale Talking News serving a wider community.

Please contact the Secretary on 07745 965048 or by email: info@wharfedaletalkingnews.org.uk or visit the website: https://wharfedaletalkingnews.org.uk


SHOP VOLUNTEERS – AGE UK, ILKLEY

We are looking for fun friendly volunteers to join our team at Ilkley's Age UK store. Wide range of opportunities from customer service and till experience to window dressing. only requirement is a smile and a sense of humour!

For further details please Call in, phone 01943603301 or email 2257.ilkley@ageuk.org.uk


VOLUNTEERS – ILKLEY THINGERY

Would you like to support Ilkley’s new Library of Things, where you can borrow a variety of Things from £0.37 - £3/ day? Would you like to help us run the library, sort donations, catalogue stock, or help with social media? Or help with repairs? Or organise/ run workshops or repair cafes? Everyone welcome. Training and support provided. If you’d like to meet new people, make new friends, learn new skills, and us help develop this exciting new green project, contact Erika erika.shilling@climateactionilkley.org.uk (07954 561 522). www.Ilkleythingery.org


CAFE VOLUNTEER – CHRISTCHURCH CAFE, ILKLEY

Can you spare 2 hrs a week to volunteer in our community outreach cafe, are you looking to gain experience before applying for a new job? Looking to make new friends and be part of a team? Learn new skills? Build confidence? If so this is a wonderful place to work.


CLARKE FOLEY COMMUNITY HUB, ILKLEY

We have many flexible volunteering roles as we’re open 6 days a week. Would you like to help run classes and groups? Or perhaps help in the café or Lunch Club (Tue/Thu)? Or help in the office organising events and leaflets? The hub has a wonderful, welcoming atmosphere which is a tribute to our volunteers. Our visitors always appreciate a friendly smile and a chat. Come and join us and be a part of this. Call in for a chat or contact manager@clarkefoley.org.uk or 07442 261462.


ILKLEY COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

Would you like to help your local community and join the friendly team at Ilkley Community Transport? We are a registered charity based in Ilkley and are always looking for CAR DRIVERS to provide lifts primarily to medical appointments for residents in the Ilkley and Addingham area who find public transport difficult to access due to age, illness or disability. Volunteers use their own cars and claim expenses for fuel at a pre-agreed rate. Drivers must be over 21, and have held a full licence for at least 2 years.

If you would like to volunteer, or would like more information, please contact our Transport Co-ordinator on 01943 603348 or emailing info@ilkleycommunitytransport.org.uk


GIRLGUIDING

Are you looking to have fun, make friends and give back to your community? Girlguiding groups throughout Wharfedale welcome new volunteers - as helpers or as leaders and on a regular or occasional basis. If you want to help girls and young women aged 5-25 develop confidence and have fun the volunteer at: https://enquiryv.girlguiding.org.uk/


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** To add a job next week, please visit ilkleychat.co.uk/jobs-board, the deadline is 4pm Monday and vacancies should be within 10 miles of Ilkley

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