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Ilkley Chat Jobs Board: 04 March 2025

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


■■■ MAIN JOBS ■■■


BARISTA/SHOP ASSISTANT – MOIN MOIN BAKERY, ILKLEY

21 hours per week over 3 days

Barista & Shop Assistant. Barista experience essential.

Thursday 8am-3.00pm

Friday 8am-3.30pm

Saturday 8am-4pm with an unpaid 30 minute break.

All training to be given.

£13 p/h with 23 days holiday per year pro rata.


CLEANER – MOORFIELD SCHOOL AND NURSERY, ILKLEY

Moorfield is seeking to appoint a cleaner for our friendly school.

Hours: 3.30pm to 6.00pm, 5 days per week during term time.

There is also an opportunity for extra hours during school holidays.

To request a visit or application form and job description, contact the PA of the Head of Moorfield, Debbie Firth, at dfirth@moorfieldschool.co.uk

Moorfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding checks.

Closing date: Friday 14 March 2025


PART TIME ASSISTANT – COVET, ILKLEY

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to work 24 hours a week including one weekend day, the ideal candidate will have retail experience.

We are a busy independent shop.

You will have to be able to multi task. Deal with deliveries, customers and be a key holder.

Full training will be given to the right candidate.

Flexibility to work in the holiday periods is essential.

Please contact Emma/Lorraine on 01943 603439, call into the shop or email covetshop@outlook.com


WEEKEND WAITING ON STAFF – THIRTY NINE, ILKLEY

An exciting position has become available to join our front of house team during the day at weekends, and school holidays. You will help serve food and drinks in our busy brunch restaurant. Hourly rate of pay with additional service charge which can add upto £3 extra per hour.

If you have a passion for food and excellence in hospitality and want to join our team please email your CV to jobs@39thegrove.co.uk


FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF – DEVONSHIRE FELL HOTEL, BURNSALL

Small, friendly team.

Experience not needed as training will be provided.

Opportunity to earn extra through staff gratuities.

Must be able to drive to work.

Fantastic benefits such as: Free meals on duty (when working over 6 hours). Free membership of The Devonshire Spa. Generous food and beverage discounts. Free access to Bolton Abbey and Chatsworth Estates.

The right candidates will be professional, customer focused and high standards of cleanliness.

If interested, please send your CV to luke.wardman@devonshirefell.co.uk


CHEF DE PARTIE – DEVONSHIRE FELL HOTEL, BURNSALL

Full time position, 4 days a week.

Small, friendly team.

Opportunity to earn extra through staff gratuities.

Must be able to drive to work.

Fantastic benefits such as: Free meals on duty (when working over 6 hours). Free membership of The Devonshire Spa. Generous food and beverage discounts. Free access to Bolton Abbey and Chatsworth Estates.

The right candidates will be professional, customer focused and high standards of cleanliness.

If interested, please send your CV to George.marsh@devonshirefell.co.uk


MARKETING SPECIALIST – ONEPAY, ILKLEY

We are looking for an experienced Marketing Specialist to join our team based in Ilkley. This role involves developing and executing a comprehensive marketing strategy aligned with business goals. You will create engaging B2B and B2C content for the website and social media, plan and manage event attendance, and drive brand awareness. Additionally, you will oversee campaigns to promote OnePay's products and services, ensuring consistent messaging and growth.

For a full job description and to apply visit - https://onepay.co.uk/company/careers-and-culture/


SCHOOL PREMISES SUPPORT OFFICER – ILKLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL, ILKLEY

Scale Pay Point 7 (Range 7-10)

Actual Annual Salary: £17,286 - £20,744 per annum

Minimum 25 hours – maximum 30 hours each week, ideally worked over 3 days but with flexibility if needed.

Week A Core Days: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays

Week B Core Days: Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays

All Year Round

For further details, please visit our school website https://www.ilkleygrammarschool.com/our-school1/vacancies/

Closing date: 8am on Monday 17 March 2025 [Please be aware that we reserve the right to close early]


FRONT OF HOUSE / WAITER / BARISTA – THE COFFEE HOUSE, SKIPTON

4 days a week from 8.30am - 4.30pm

Hands on role.

Experience preferred but training provided.

Good rates of pay.

Great team.

Contact Michelle 07725322171 drinkme@thecoffeehouseskipton.co.uk


WORKSHOP TECHNICIAN – OTLEY HIRE CENTRE, OTLEY

We have an opportunity for an experienced technician to join our busy workshop, full time & part time hours available.

Applicants must have experience working on small petrol/diesel engines. The role includes the service & repair of hire & customer owned machines including ride on lawnmowers, tractors, excavators & dumpers.

Salary depending on experience.

Email CV to sales@otleyhirecentre.co.uk or call Alison on 01943 462022


PART-TIME HR ADMINISTRATOR – ONEMEDICAL GROUP, ARTHINGTON

Are you looking for a part-time role with a great team?

We’re on the hunt for a detail-oriented HR Administrator (16 hours/2 days per week) to support our HR team with employee relations, payroll, and recruitment!

What we’re looking for: Organised & proactive with great communication skills; Basic understanding of HR processes (experience is a bonus!) and ability to work independently & in a team

Due to its location, you’ll need your own transport, no public transport nearby.

Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum FTE

Perks: Office is dog-friendly.

If you want to make a real impact in a fun, supportive environment – we’d love to hear from you! Contact us at Recruitment@onemedicalgroup.co.uk


WORKSHOP TECHNICIAN – OTLEY HIRE CENTRE, OTLEY

We have an opportunity for an experienced technician to join our busy workshop, full time & part time hours available.

Applicants must have experience working on small petrol/diesel engines. The role includes the service & repair of hire & customer owned machines including ride on lawnmowers, tractors, excavators & dumpers.

Salary depending on experience.

Email CV to sales@otleyhirecentre.co.uk or call Alison on 01943 462022


PART-TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT (FIXED TERM) – BETTYS CAFE TEAROOMS, ILKLEY

This role is all about providing the highest standards of customer service and administrative support to the branch. This is a part-time role, working 18 hours per week, 3 days over 7 including weekends. The role is fixed term until the end of March 2026.

Closing date: 09 March 2025


STAFF MEMBER – LAVENDER LAUNDRY, ILKLEY

Lavender Laundry on Leeds Road requires a part time member of staff to join their friendly team.

Hours negotiable.

Please call Jacquie on 01943 602121.


P/T ADMINISTRATOR (HOME BASED) – THE CRAVEN TRUST, ILKLEY

35hrs/month. Will suit an experienced independent person with good organisational skills and a confident communicator. Good IT skills essential, along with some experience of social media and an interest in the trust’s work: Home working; Flexible hours; support available.

Application pack and further information available on website www.craventrust.org.uk or email application@craventrust.org.uk

Closing date: 19 March 2025


PART TIME FRONT OF HOUSE – BOX TREE RESTAURANT, ILKLEY

Part time hourly positions with shifts primarily on Friday and Saturday night and also Sunday lunch.

If any CV's or applications could email the restaurant on manager@theboxtree.co.uk or give us a call on 01943 608484 to arrange an interview.


DESPATCH MANAGER – GRANDMA WILD'S, STEETON

We are looking for an experienced Despatch Manager to join our busy team, at our premises in Steeton. You will be in charge of running all warehouse activities and providing management and supervision to the team.

The ideal candidate would have the following knowledge, skills and qualifications:

- Management Skills

- Warehousing Experience

- Food Hygiene Training

- Basic Fire Safety Awareness

- Health & Safety Training

- Forklift Truck Experience

- Computer Literate

To apply, please send your CV to WarehouseOffice@grandma-wilds.co.uk


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


COMPANIONS – LADIES IN WAITING, ILKLEY

We require carers/companions to join our team delivering care and companionship to private clients in the Ilkley area.

Our ladies are renowned for their understanding and empathy and develop a genuine rapport with their clients.

Flexible hours to cover morning, afternoons, teatimes and must include an alternate weekend.

All visits are a minimum of an hour and you will have your own regular clients so can develop genuinely meaningful relationships.

Some light personal care elements may be involved and experience in care of the elderly is preferred but not essential as full training will be given.

Use of a car is essential.

Please email your CV care@ladiesinwaiting.co.uk or telephone Anne or Andrew 01943 817082 for further details.


SOUS CHEF – THE ILKLEY TAP X STUZZI, ILKLEY

The Ilkley Tap x Stuzzi is looking for a sous chef to join its growing team.

The food concept is derived around small plates and Neapolitan style flat bread sandwiches threw the day going through to the evening where the sandwiches are be replaced by Neapolitan pizzettes. Breakfast on weekends and a cracking Sunday lunch offering.

Must have junior sous or minimum 4 years kitchen experience, Interested in Italian cuisine.

Pay: £13.50 per hour to be reviewed after probation, Gratuity on top of hourly wage.

For more details on the position please contact or send your cv to Jimthorley@hotmail.co.uk


MEMBER SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE – ECOLOGY BUILDING SOCIETY, SILSDEN

As a Member Services Representative for Ecology Building Society, you will deliver exceptional customer service as the first point of contact to our Members. The role involves understanding and identifying Members' individual circumstances to be able to support them with the right product or service.

Our Member Services Team always aims to surpass our Members' expectations, and the role is vital in helping Members achieve their goals, by providing knowledge, updates, and answers to any savings queries.

Permanent, or fixed term until Summer 2025.

Learn more and apply on our website: https://www.ecology.co.uk/careers/, or contact hrteam@ecology.co.uk for more information.

Closing date: Tuesday 4 March 2025


PRODUCT AND PROPOSITION MANAGER (MORTGAGES) – ECOLOGY BUILDING SOCIETY, SILSDEN

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Products Team, part of the wider Member Propositions Team. We are looking for a Product and Proposition Manager who is passionate about making a difference for both our Members and the Planet.

You’ll manage, design and create Member centric products, help to manage our growing Mortgage portfolio and identify opportunities to innovate in the world of Sustainable Finance.

Learn more and apply on our website: https://www.ecology.co.uk/careers/, or contact hrteam@ecology.co.uk for more information.

Closing date: Thursday 6 March 2025


EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER – GHYLL ROYD SCHOOL, BURLEY-IN-WHARFEDALE

Level 3 qualified EYFS Practitioner required for our Pre-School rooms. Full time position. 6 weeks paid holiday, enhanced sick pay, lunch provided and pension scheme. Positions within Ghyll Royd are subject to references prior to attending a interview and a Disclosure and Barring check.

For further information please contact Michelle on 01943 865575, information@ghyllroydschool.co.uk


VARIOUS POSTIONS (FOH/BAR/BARISTAS) – ILKLEY GREEN ROOM, ILKLEY

We are looking to fill a variety of positions, including Front of House roles, cocktail making bar staff, and baristas.

If you are passionate about customer service and looking to be part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications and Skills: No prior experience is necessary; we will provide full training to the right candidates. We are looking for individuals with exceptional people skills, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude towards customer service.


BREAKFAST CHEF – THE CRAIGLANDS HOTEL, ILKLEY

Weekdays or weekends.

CV to be emailed to gm@craiglands.co.uk


CUSTOMER CONSULTANT – BROOKE FINANCIAL, ILKLEY

The Ilkley agency of Yorkshire Building Society is run by Brooke Financial. We have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated Customer Consultant who is a team player and will be passionate about delivering excellent customer service to our customers.

Temporary post until 30th September 2025

Monday – Friday full time with one Saturday in 4 (9am-12pm).

Competitive pay provided. No previous experience required as full training will be provided.

For more info or to apply please email your CV to Brian.beatson@theopenworkpartnership.com


CUSTOMER SUCCESS EXECUTIVE – SMARTSEARCH, ILKLEY

You will learn to manage your portfolio of client accounts and respond to their needs and objectives. You will develop and maintain positive and successful client relationships through frequent communication, problem solving and proactivity, to ensure that they have the best possible experience with the SmartSearch platform and are protecting their business from fraud. You will also be responsible for growing the portfolio, so previous retention and upselling experience is advantageous.


SALES DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE – SMARTSEARCH, ILKLEY

If you are successful you will be proactively executing outbound sales lead generation activities with UK businesses, making high volumes of calls and securing appointments for us to demonstrate the platform. Full training is provided and no previous experience is necessary, although sales experience can be advantageous.

•Focused on tasks and targets needed

•Driven to succeed & competitive

•Resilient to set-backs or rejection and finds ways to bounce back quickly

•Understand your goals and use them for motivation


FULL TIME CHEF – EMPORIO ITALIA, ILKLEY

This is a full-time role working a minimum of 30 hours a week over 5 lunch times (Tuesday to Saturday) including evening on a weekend.

We are seeking a passionate and creative chef to join our team. In this role, you will learn and master our traditional family recipes, as well as work alongside Luigi to innovate and develop new dishes that stay true to our Southern Italian roots. To be taught by Luigi himself. You will need plenty of experience in working in a busy kitchen as well as food safety and standards.

Salary to be discussed / based on talent.

(£32,000 P/A)


FRONT OF HOUSE – EMPORIO ITALIA, ILKLEY

This is a full-time role working within a busy Italian restaurant, working an average of 30 hours over 5 days (Tuesday to Saturday) including the occasional evening on a weekend.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven and hardworking individual to join the Emporio Italia front of house team, making sure service runs smoothly and having an all round positive attitude towards learning and embodying all aspects of the Emporio. Training will be done by a member of the family who will be making sure all areas are covered and all questions answered. You will have experience in working in a fast paced restaurant environment and barista skills are desired but training will be given.

An understanding of safety and hygiene is desired.


QUALIFIED DENTAL NURSE – THE BURLEY DENTAL SUITE, BURLEY-IN-WHARFEDALE

We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a full time Qualified Dental Nurse to join our team at our private village based practice. We are passionate about providing outstanding patient care, from routine dentistry to referrals for implants, endodontics, hygiene, and cosmetic work, we pride ourselves on delivering comprehensive, high-quality services. Competitive salary based on experience, 2.30 finish on Fridays.

If you would like to apply or would like further information, please email practicemanager@burleydentalsuite.co.uk


FULL TIME MECHANIC – GLOVERS AUTOCARE, ILKLEY

We are looking for a full time mechanic to join our busy, friendly team in Ilkley.

Looking for a change - why not get in touch!

The right person will hold an NVQ level 2 in Automotive Maintenance or equivalent, and a clean driving licence.

All applications are dealt with in the strictest confidence - please email your CV FAO Andy to gloversautocare@hotmail.co.uk


MANUFACTURING TECHNICIANS – HEALTH INNOVATIONS, SKIPTON

We have 3 temp-to-perm and 1 temp position available as a Manufacturing Technician at our Skipton site. This role covers all areas of the manufacture of tablets and 2-piece capsules within the business. Whilst it may focus on one operational area, it is not exclusive to that.

Email your CV to Sophie Howarth HR Administrator: sophie.howarth@healthinnovations.uk

Tel: +44 (0)1756 636615


GENERAL OFFICE ASSISTANT – SKIPTON TOWN COUNCIL, SKIPTON

Skipton Town Council's friendly staff team have a vacancy for the position of a General Office Assistant.

Interviews to be held circa week of the 10th March 2025

Or alternatively contact us via phone 01756 700553, email admin@skiptontowncouncil.gov.uk or come to our office on Otley Street.

Closing date: noon 7 March 2025


FEMALE CARER – PRIVATE HOME, ADDINGHAM

Carer needed for a lady with long term physical health needs.

1-to-1 work within a small team doing a variety of household tasks & some personal care. Must enjoy simple home cooking.

Minimum of 12 visits per month of up to 1½ hours per visit to cover breakfast, lunch or tea including weekends & bank holidays. There may also be some combined tea & evening shifts of 3¾ hours.

Rota changes weekly to accommodate staff commitments.

Initial shadow shifts £15 per hour going up to £19 once training is completed. Reference required.

Please contact Lisa on 07947 436851


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

We are looking for someone flexible and hard working to work at least one day a week and cover holidays in our friendly cafe.

Weekend working will be required but this role is not suitable for students or young people under 18.

Customer facing experience is required and experience in hospitality preferred but

not essential.

This can be a really stressful role and stamina is required, however, for the correct applicant it is a fun and rewarding position.

Please send CV and covering letter to sue.cockpitfarm@gmail.com


CATERING ASSISTANT – THE SPINDLES, MENSTON

Required to work in luxury care home, 30hrs per week - 5 days out of 7 - 9am-3pm - £11:44 per hour.

Role includes:

Front of house. Setting restaurant up for service. Serving meals, taking payments.

Help keep the kitchen and food areas clean and tidy and store stock away correctly.

Must be highly reliable

Good organisation skills

Ability to follow instructions

Good team player

Hard working

Uniform and training provided.

At companies expense we will process enhanced DBS check.

If interested please email cv and covering letter to: spindles@abmcatering.co.uk


DELI ASSISTANT – LISHMAN’S BUTCHERS, ILKLEY

We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Deli & Bakery team. This role consists of serving customers with our baked products, preparing hot breakfast & lunch sandwiches, assisting our bakery team with production and general cleaning.

You must be passionate about food, customer service and be a great team player.

It’s 3 days a week, Wednesday to Frida from 7.30am – 4.30pm (25.5 hour week).

If this sounds like the job for you, please email admin@lishmansbutchers.co.uk

Closing date: 18 March 2025


KENNEL ASSISTANT – WESTFIELD KENNELS & CATTERY, OTLEY

Vacancy for a kennels assistant for 3 x 10hr days per week 8am - 6pm including 1 day at weekends.

Job entails, cleaning, feeding, walking, administering medication and general care of cats and dogs.

Must be fit and healthy due to the physical nature of the work involved.

Own transport preferable due to location.

Please submit up to date CV's & covering letters to: bookings@westfieldkennelsandcattery.co.uk

Closing date: Friday 14 March 2025


KITCHEN SALES DESIGNER – HOWDENS, OTLEY

We have an exciting opportunity at Howdens Otley for a full time kitchen sales designer.

We are looking for someone who is sales driven and a team player, with a positive attitude.

Full driving licence and own car required.

CAD & Sales experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Please contact Leah on 01943 420000 or email leah.woodhead@howdens.com to apply.


CARERS – REST ASSURE HOMECARE SERVICES LTD, OTLEY

We are currently recruiting for a full or two part timers job share community care workers due to an imminent retirement

We care for service users to help them live as independently in their own homes in Otley and surrounding areas.

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic hardworking staff to join our team

What we are looking for:

• a genuine desire to work with vulnerable adults

• carers must commit to work alternate weekends

• car driver essential and use of a car

We can offer you:

• paid travel time

• full induction training

• paid shadowing support from experienced staff

• paid update training to ensure you continue to develop your skills and knowledge

• NEST based pension scheme

Experience preferred but not essential as we provide excellent training.

We are a small friendly team and have a good rating from CQC.

Please apply by email to info@restassuredhomecare.co.uk or by telephone 01943 466292


HOUSEKEEPER – BISTROT PIERRE, ILKLEY

A great opportunity to work fixed days under 16 hours per week. Starting from 7:00am and finishing between 1pm and 3pm dependant on number of rooms to clean. Additional hours available when covering holidays.


ICE CREAM SERVER – YORKSHIRE DALES ICE CREAM, BOLTON ABBEY

Come and join our team for the 2025 ice cream season. You'll be working in charming towns, or out in the countryside serving ice creams to cheery members of the public. We have both full time positions available for those after plenty of good length shifts, and part time positions for younger people looking for weekend/ school holiday work.


PART-TIME ESTABLISHED BOOK-KEEPER – FARNLEY HALL ESTATE, OTLEY

Farnley Hall Estate is a small rural estate in the beautiful Wharfedale Valley, and we are looking for an office-based self-starter who is happy to work in a small team but mainly independently.

You will need to be:

• Detailed and accurate

• Competent in SAGE 50 Cloud accounts

• Competent in Word, Excel, and Outlook

For more information and details on package available, please contact Estate Manager Julie Middlebrook via estateoffice@farnleyhall.com


FRONT OF HOUSE – HAMILTONS CAFE, ADDINGHAM

We have an opening for someone to work front of house in our busy cafe, seating customers, taking drink and food orders, taking payments, clearing tables, cleaning & helping out in all ways. Experience not necessary but a willingness to learn is important as well as been able to work on a flexible basis covering day shifts between Wednesday to Sunday.

Please get in touch by telephone on 01943 597101 or email: hello@hamiltonscafebistro.co.uk


KITCHEN ASSITANT/SOUS CHEF – HAMILTONS CAFE, ADDINGHAM

We have an opening for someone to work in our kitchen as a Kitchen Assistant/Sous Chef. Some kitchen experience is necessary as well as a passion for creating quality food in line with our menu and assisting in the running of an efficient kitchen. We are open daytimes between Wednesday to Sunday and you must be able to work every weekend.

Please get in touch by telephone on 01943 597101 or email: hello@hamiltonscafebistro.co.uk


FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF – J RESERVE, ILKLEY

12/20 hours over 7 days a week.

Please call 01943 816989


WAITER/WAITRESS / BARISTA – THE LITTLE TEAHOUSE, ILKLEY

20+ hours, 16+ years old.

The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, great customer service skills and will be keen to learn.

Barista or front of house experience is preferred but not essential as training will be provided. Availability to work Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays is essential. Flexibility to cover for staff holidays is appreciated.

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

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


F&B SUPERVISOR (40hrs) – THE PENNY BUN, ASKWITH

Are you a talented and passionate person with a flair for excellent service, food and drink. We want to hear from you to join our small team. The role requires a detail-orientated, customer focused individual who has a passion for hospitality and keen to take on extra responsibility.

Applicants to email: catherine@dentonreserve.co.uk

Closing date: 15 March 2025


FULL TIME TEAM MEMBERS (30-40 hrs) – THE PENNY BUN, ASKWITH

Are you enthusiastic and passionate about delivering memorable service?

Ready to join our team? Service charge & 20% Food & Drink.

Applicants to email: catherine@dentonreserve.co.uk

Closing date: 15 March 2025


HOTEL RECEPTIONISTS – THE CRAIGLANDS HOTEL, ILKLEY

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract available.

Needs to be flexible. Involves working weekends.

Commission

Loyalty bonus

On-site parking

CV to be emailed to gm@craiglands.co.uk


SESSIONAL MANAGER – MOOR TIME, ILKLEY

We’re seeking SEND professionals with experience of disability care or special education to manage our fun and exciting holiday and term-time Saturday clubs for young people with additional needs. You’ll be managing a friendly and supportive team, and ensuring the safe and smooth running of sessions. £18.83 per hour, plus holiday pay, travel to and from work and NI contributions. Own transport is essential. Your principal place of work during school holidays is 2 minutes walk from Ben Rhydding train station. Other locations of work may be required during term time Saturday sessions.

Visit moortime.org.uk/jobs for full job description and application form.

Closing date: 4 March 2025


HOLIDAY CLUB KEYWORKER – MOOR TIME, ILKLEY

Kind, energetic and fun people needed to work in the summer holidays and beyond at our charity-run holiday club for young people with additional needs. Experience is a plus, but training is given. Flexible working, 7-hour days, Monday - Friday. £12.60 per hour, free lunch, plus holiday, travel allowance to and from work, and NI contributions. Two minutes’ walk from Ben Rhydding train station.

Visit moortime.org.uk/jobs for full job description and application form.

Closing date: 4 March 2025


EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER – BURLEY NURSERY SCHOOL, BURLEY-IN-WHARFEDALE

Part time position available to work within our busy day nursery with children aged 3 months to 5 years.

Please contact Jo Hanbidge for more details burleynurseryschool@gmail.com

Closing date: 7 March 2025


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APPRENTICE – TAXASSIST, SKIPTON & KEIGHLEY

Are you a school leaver who has just finished A levels or equivalent and fancy a career in accountancy? TaxAssist accountants in Keighley and Skipton are on the lookout for a future superstar to join their team.

As well as study support, the best systems and fantastic clients you’d be an owner as well, as our business is 100% employee owned!

So if you are friendly, like dealing with people and aren’t scared of numbers and computers, please email karenallister@taxassist.co.uk with your CV (01943 920024)


APPRENTICE EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR – THE RAILWAY CHILDREN PRE-SCHOOL-NURSERY, HAWKSWORTH

Are you wanting a career in childcare? Would you like to earn whilst training? Do you have a passion for the great outdoors?

If this is you, we have a fantastic opportunity for someone to achieve their Childcare qualification whilst gaining the hands on experience of working directly with the children.

The position is 40 hours per week over 4 days with pay above National Minimum Wage with some amazing staff benefits.

The position is subject to an Enhanced DBS and suitable references.

Holding a driving license would be beneficial as there are no public transport links into Hawksworth village.

Please contact Louise on 01943 873514 or office.therailwaychildren@gmail.com


APPRENTICE EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR – THE RAILWAY CHILDREN PRE-SCHOOL-NURSERY, MENSTON

Are you wanting a career in childcare? Would you like to earn whilst training? Do you have a passion for the great outdoors?

If this is you, we have a fantastic opportunity for someone to achieve their Childcare qualification whilst gaining the hands on experience of working directly with the children.

The position is 40 hours per week over 4 days with pay above National Minimum Wage with some amazing staff benefits.

The position is subject to an Enhanced DBS and suitable references.

Please contact Louise on 01943 873514 or office.therailwaychildren@gmail.com


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 ■■■


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


JOB ADMINISTRATOR – KEIGHLEY & DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SHOW SOCIETY, KEIGHLEY

This is a voluntary role, with a £700 annual Honorarium, supporting the Management Committee with year-round planning and on show day. There are about 7 meetings per year (2 hrs, Wed evenings) Most of the work takes place Mar-Sept. Main tasks include being a central point of contact for enquiries and information, placing orders with suppliers, keeping an overview of the planning cycle and being available on show day. Computer skills essential.

Email contact details to secretary@keighleyshow.co.uk for further information


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


MENSTON SCOUTING

Demand is high, and we currently have a waiting list of children eager to get involved in Menston Scouting. To provide opportunities for more young people, we need passionate volunteers to join as leaders.

We currently have vacancies for:

Beaver Team (Thursdays 6.10-7.10) from Jan 2025

Cub Team (Wednesdays 6.30-8pm) from April 2025

Scout Team (Mondays 7.30-9pm/ Thursdays 7.30-9pm) from Jan 2025

Secretary to the Trustee Board

Fundraising Team member

If you're interested in learning more about any of these opportunities, please email glv@menstonscoutsandguides.uk


MARIE CURIE COMPANION VOLUNTEERS

Throughout West Yorkshire & Craven The Companion Service supports people in West Yorkshire & Craven who have a terminal illness or life limiting condition. Would you be able to spare up to 3 hours per week supporting with companionship such as accompanying to appointments, making a meal with the client and/or listening and having a chat over a cup of tea. The service also provides a short break for a couple of hours for the family carers to get a break. For further information or to find out more please call Liz Hooley on 01274 337000.


OUTSIDE THE BOX-VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Do you have a few hours a week to volunteer at our charity supporting neurodivergent adults with a learning disability and/or autism?

We're on the lookout for some creative, patient and dedicated volunteers to support our members in their creative sessions on a Monday morning (art) and/or Friday afternoons (photography)

If you are interested and want to learn more then please get in touch, contact Emma Rogerson: emmar.outsidethebox@gmail.com 01943 431173


VOLUNTEERS FOR SOCIAL/SIGNPOSTING GROUPS FOR OLDER PEOPLE – ILKLEY GOOD NEIGHBOURS, ILKLEY

Volunteers needed for our Moving On Friendship Groups (social/signposting groups for older people). We have 2 groups on Thursday and Fridays and need volunteers at both between 1-3pm. Volunteering is on a rota to suit your availability.

Volunteers will help attendees feel welcome and relaxed, help with tea and coffee orders and help tidy up at the end of the session. You may also help at our excursions.

Contact Hannah Walton on movingon@goodneighboursilkley.org.uk or 07592 307 263 for more info.


VOLUNTEERS – ILKLEY THINGERY

Would you like to support Ilkley’s new Library of Things (& coming soon repair café), 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.


FAMILY SUPPORT VOLUNTEER – HOME-START CRAVEN, SKIPTON AND SOUTH CRAVEN

Are you a parent or grandparent able to give 2 hours per week to support a family with children under 5 in their homes? We are looking to expand our team, volunteers work 1:1 with families who are struggling to manage the demands of parenting for a variety of reasons including multiple births, isolation and loneliness, if you have parenting experience and would like to be involved please email homestartcravenmanager@gmail.com


SHOP ASSIST AND BEFRIENDING SCHEMES

Could you spend an hour or two every week helping an older person? The ShopAssist and Befriending schemes (part of Ilkley and District Good Neighbours) need more volunteers and will pay expenses. Our schemes enable older people to remain independent for longer and give volunteers the opportunity to meet new people, build rewarding friendships and give something back to the local community. Please phone 01943 603348, email info@goodneigboursilkley.org.uk or visit www.goodneighboursilkley.org.uk for further information on our volunteering opportunities.


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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