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Ilkley Chat Jobs Board: 12 August 2025

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📋| ILKLEY CHAT JOBS BOARD |📋 12.08.25 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 ■■■


SHOP MANAGER – SHELTER, ILKLEY

This role is being advertised as a Shop Manager but on appointment your job title will be Community Shop Manager.

Salary: £26046.20 per annum

Location: Shelter shop, Ilkley

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours

Link to apply on the Shelter website: https://england.shelter.org.uk/what_we_do/shelter_jobs

Closing date: 11:30pm 25 August 2025


DOMESTIC CLEANER – SUNRISE CLEANING SERVICES, ILKLEY

Due to further expansion and our gowning client portfolio, we are looking for Domestic cleaner for Monday, Thursday and Friday.

A driver preferred but not essential to work within a friendly team, car provided.

We are a local family run business providing good rates of pay and benefits.

We meet between 8 and 8.15, 16 hours per week, more hours and days available if required.

If you need any more information please contact Donna on 07742415913 or send your c.v to sunrisecleaningservices@hotmail.co.uk


COMPANIONS – LADIES IN WAITING, ILKLEY

To cover Burley, Menston and Guiseley area, we require part-time (10-15 hours) Carers/Companions to join our team delivering care and companionship to private clients.

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 alternate weekends.

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.


MORTGAGE ADVISOR – ECOLOGY BUILDING SOCIETY, SILSDEN

At Ecology, we dare to be different, providing advice on some of the most interesting residential projects positively impacting the environment and society. Your purpose as Mortgage Advisor will be to help our applicants and members to fulfil their home ownership dreams.

View the full job description and apply on our website: https://www.ecology.co.uk/careers/ or contact us at hrteam@ecology.co.uk with any queries.

Closing date: 25 August 2025


CUSTOMER ASSISTANT (SPECIALIST) – BOOTHS, ILKLEY

This is a part time position with a contract of 25 hours per week. Working hours will vary from 7:00am up to 18:00pm and you will be required to work one weekend day a week.

Closing date: 21 August 2025


BAKERY PRODUCTION MANAGER – LISHMAN’S BUTCHERS, ILKLEY

This role consists of managing the production of our award winning pork pies, sausage rolls, cooking roasts for our Deli, pates & terrines plus daily cleaning. You will manage a small team, ensuring stock levels are maintained & production is planned efficiently every week and for peak times.

You must be passionate about food, have a keen eye for detail & good time management. Management, catering and customer service experience is essential.

Tuesday to Saturday, 7am-4.30pm. Salary dependent on experience, starting at £30,000pa.

Please send cover letter & CV to admin@lishmansbutchers.co.uk

Closing date: 16 August 2025

*Lishman’s also have a vacancy in the apprenticeship section below


BOOKSHOP ASSISTANT – KEOGH'S BOOKS, SKIPTON

4 hours per week on Saturday afternoons, with occasional extra shifts. Must have an interest in reading, customer experience preferable.

For a full job description, please email info@keoghsbooks.com

Closing date: Sunday 17 August 2025


FULL-TIME CATERING ASSISTANT – BETTYS CAFE TEAROOMS, ILKLEY

You will be responsible for preparing delicious food and drinks as part of a deliciously magical experience for every customer. This is a Full Time role working a minimum of 30 hours over 5 days including at least one day at the weekend every week.

Closes: 18 August 2025


STYLE ADVISOR [8 HOURS] – WHISTLES, ILKLEY

Candidate must be very flexible and be able to work on a rota basis, including weekends.

For further information on this role, please see the TFG Website (vacancies).

Please forward a CV to Ilkleystore@gmail.com or contact the Store Manager Shana James on 01943 601558.


EXPERIENCED TRADESPERSON – DOBSON CONSTRUCTION, ILKLEY

Joiner, Masons, Plasterers required for upcoming projects within the Ilkley and surrounding areas.

If interested please email office@dobsonconstruction.co.uk for more details.


PART TIME SENIOR STYLE ADVISOR – MINT VELVET, ILKLEY

15hrs Friday/Saturday.

You’ll ideally have previous experience as a key holder, but not essential, in a fashion retail store, possess a real love of fashion, be able to offer excellent customer service and work well as part of a team.

You’ll need to be an inspirational, helpful and informed role model and know, wear and live the Mint Velvet style.

A competitive salary and great career prospects, 30 days holiday, generous staff discount and clothing allowance, and the opportunity to develop your career in a fast paced and growing business.

Please apply with your CV to ilkley1035.solus@mintvelvet.co.uk or call in to store, explaining why you’d like to work with us.


SKI BOOT FITTER – GLIDE & SLIDE, OTLEY

£12.40 per hour

Glide & Slide, one of the UK’s most respected independent ski retailers, is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our expert team ahead of the winter season.

Working in one of the most highly respected boot rooms you will guide customers through selecting, fitting, and customising ski boots for optimal comfort and performance. Full training will be given.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in boot fitting (preferred, but training available)

• Strong attention to detail and customer focus

• Team-oriented with excellent communication

• A passion for skiing


BAR AND CATERING MANAGER – BRACKEN GHYLL GOLF CLUB, ADDINGHAM

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Bar and Catering Manager to lead our hospitality operations. This is an exciting full timeopportunity for a motivated individual with a passion for delivering excellent customer service in a friendly, club environment.

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience to clubhouse@brackenghyll.co.uk

Closing date: 25 August 2025


BARISTA FRONT OF HOUSE PERSON – HAMILTONS, ADDINGHAM

We are looking for a reliable person to work front of house at least 3 days per week to include at least one weekend day. our opening hours are 9am to 4pm Wednesday to Sunday and you may be asked to arrive earlier and work until 4.30pm to help open/close down. Experience is not essential although a willingness to listen and learn is. You must be happy, welcoming and able to listen to our customers. Cleaning skills and common sense is also a requirement.

Please apply by email to hello@hamiltonscafebistro.co.uk


KITCHEN PORTER / POT WASH PERSON – HAMILTONS, ADDINGHAM

We are looking for a reliable person to work in our busy kitchen at least 3-5 days per week to include at least one weekend day. our opening hours are 9am to 4pm Wednesday to Sunday and you may be asked to arrive earlier and work until 4.30pm to help open/close down. Experience is not essential although a willingness to listen and learn is. You must be happy, welcoming and able to work with our lovely kitchen team. Cleaning skills and common sense is also a requirement. This position is a very important part of our team and overall function.

Please apply by email to hello@hamiltonscafebistro.co.uk


CASUAL DUTY MANAGER – KINGS HALL & WINTER GARDEN, ILKLEY [BRADFORD COUNCIL],

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivational people who can demonstrate experience of managing busy hospitality/bar/catering environments and who have a passion for live theatre and music.

The successful applicants will assist the venue manager to maintain the efficient and effective functioning, management and promotion of the venue.

Closing date: 31 August 2025


GENERAL KITCHEN ASSISTANT (TERM TIME ONLY) – CLIFFE CASTLE, KEIGHLEY [BRADFORD COUNCIL]

General Kitchen Assistant position duties include food preparation, the serving of hospitality meals and other duties as directed by the Manager.

Closing date: 31 August 2025


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


SENIOR OR DEVELOPING ACCOUNTANT – TAXASSIST ACCOUNTANTS, ILKLEY

We are seeking a dedicated accountant to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be AAT Level 4 or equivalent, have a strong background in accounts and tax and a passion for helping local businesses. You'll use the best technology supporting fantastic clients with their financial needs.

We are an established business in the local community (see our google reviews) with the added benefit of being employee owned, which means all our employees share in our success!

For further details call Julia Forrester on 01943 920025 or Email CV to juliaforrester@taxassist.co.uk


TEAM MEMBER – TOAST HOUSE, ILKLEY

Come and join our team at Toast House!

We’re looking for a friendly and reliable person to join our coffee shop team 2–3 days a week plus Saturdays.

Experience preferred (but not essential) in:

• Coffee making (barista skills)

• Food prep & light cooking

If you’re enthusiastic, hard-working, and love working with people, we’d love to hear from you!

Call in for an informal chat if you need for more info.

Toast House, Leeds Road, Ilkley

Apply in person or email your CV to Louise at hello@toasthouse.co.uk


YARD SUPERVISOR – BOLTON ABBEY

You will work alongside the Forestry Team, assisting in the management of the firewood and biomass business, taking responsibility for the day-to-day activities and running of the yard and production, drying and delivery of firewood.

The successful applicant will have a proactive attitude and will be highly motivated. They will be able to work effectively as a leader of the firewood team, delegating tasks to ensure the workload is completed on time and to a high standard.

They will be able to work in an outdoor environment in all weathers with an awareness of health and safety requirements

Closing date: 12 August 2025


CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT CLIENT MANAGER – PURE CLOUD ACCOUNTANCY, BINGLEY

We have an exciting opportunity in a new role for an experience Chartered Accountant to step into a Client Manager role to join our forward thinking and growing team due to the continued success of the business.

The role will involve working closely with the managing director, managing a portfolio of clients, overseeing the preparation of accounts and company tax returns, personal tax returns (experience preferred but not essential). Day to day client management and providing a high quality service for clients including attending meetings.

We are looking for a Chartered accountant (ACA/ACCA), proven experience in an accountancy practice, strong client relationships, attention to detail and proactive and solutions driven mindset.

Competitive package.

Full/Part Time. Flexible working, permanent & remote working.

Please email a covering letter and cv to charlotte@thepurecloud.co.uk

Closing date: 31 August 2025


DRIVER/SERVICING PORTABLE TOILETS – SERVICE LOO LTD, OTLEY

Job entails driving a route each day and servicing portable toilets, 5 days a week 8am to 4pm overtime as needed.

Yard work as required - cleaning/fixing/maintaining high standard of units.

Age 25+ insurance restrictions

Full clean UK driving license

Experience driving transit flat bed.

Competitive rates of pay

Email: hire@serviceloo.co.uk or call: 07795950835


SERVING STAFF – THE DEVONSHIRE ARMS HOTEL, BOLTON ABBEY

Working in the exclusive Brasserie Restaurant you will provide a level of customer service which is exceptional. Your duties will be varied ranging from: food service, drinks service, clearing tables and cleaning. You will help to create the perfect dining experience.


SPA ASSISTANT MANAGER – THE DEVONSHIRE ARMS, BOLTON ABBEY

Working within the Spa at the prestigious Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa you assist the manager in leading our team in providing a level of service which is second to none. We pride ourselves on our commitment to building a warm, friendly and efficient team with a strong focus on wellbeing. We offer our guests a wide range of beauty and holistic treatments within a relaxed, tranquil environment.


GARDENER & LANDSCAPE TEAM MEMBER – BOLTON ABBEY

Join our dedicated Grounds Maintenance team at one of the most iconic estates in the country. We are looking for a skilled and passionate Gardener & Landscape Team Member to help maintain the stunning gardens, parkland, and wider landscape at Bolton Abbey.

You'll be part of a small but experienced team responsible for preserving and enhancing the historic beauty of this extraordinary estate. Your work will vary from lawn care and hedge cutting to planting and path maintenance.

Closing date: 25 August 2025


PART-TIME ACCOUNTANT/BUSINESS MANAGER – IZVG LLP, KEIGHLEY

Responsible for financial and operational performance, including invoicing, purchasing, payroll, pensions, banking, cash-flow, and ledger maintenance. Duties also include monthly accounts, annual reports, VAT returns, insurance coordination, liaison with external accountants, and general business support.

Qualifications in business/finance and accounting, plus at least 5 years’ relevant experience, are essential. Veterinary sector experience is useful but not required. Salary dependent on experience.

Closing: 31 August 2025 [or until filled]


ILS SUPPORT WORKERS – CARERS & COMPANIONS, ILKLEY

Our services are in demand! So we are growing our great team of Support Workers to enable more adults with learning disabilities to have independent, healthy and fulfilled lives. We are particularly interested in recruiting people with experience in learning disabilities and autism including providing support to adults with moderate to more complex needs.

Very competitive pay rates (from £12.60 per hour), paid training, career progression and much more.

Full/part-time, sleeping nights, flexible hours and bank opportunities available.

Call Emma/Anne on 07922 625220 for further information or email ILS.carersandcompanions@outlook.com


COMMUNITY CARERS – CARERS AND COMPANIONS, ILKLEY

Join our team and work for an outstanding local homecare provider. We are highly rated by our clients, CQC, our staff and other health/care professionals and are hiring caring, reliable and experienced carers for our community-based elderly services team.

Full and part-time contracts, from £13.60 per hour, paid travel time, mileage and training, Employee Assistance, career progression and many other benefits.

Call us on now 01943 609484 or email enquiries@carersandcompanions.co.uk


CLEANER – ORNAMENTAL TREES LTD, OTLEY

4 hours per week, flexible and to be agreed.

We are one of the UK’s leading online retailers for trees and are looking to recruit a reliable hardworking cleaner for our office in Otley. You will be highly organised with the ability to manage your time and workload, with excellent attention to detail and a can-do attitude. Equipment will be provided if necessary and contract cleaners will be considered.

Ability to travel to office location office hours to be agreed.

For more information or to apply contact treena@ornamental-trees.co.uk


PART-TIME CLEANER – MARTINEZ WINES, ILKLEY

We are looking for a reliable and thorough part-time cleaner to join our team working a few hours each Monday.

To apply, please email chris@martinez.co.uk


CLEANER – PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SERVICES, ILKLEY

Part time cleaner required for local family run business.

Applicant must be, efficient, reliable, honest, hard working and personable. Attention to detail is key. Good rates of pay after trial period.

This is a hard working post so you must be physically fit and willing to work hard.

Hours negotiable.

Own transport would be preferable.

Please TEXT or WHATSAPP 07782259961


INCLUSIVE LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT – ILKLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Actual annual salary: £17,105 - £17,703

(All year-round equivalent salary: £24,790 - £25,183)

Salary Scale Point 5 (range 5-6)

Monday - Friday 8.25am – 3.00pm plus a 35-minute unpaid lunchbreak each day

Total hours – 30 per week (various patterns of days are available for colleagues who may wish to request flexible working)

Term time only plus 3 additional days

Closing date: 8am Monday 1st September 2025

  

INCLUSIVE LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT – ILKLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL

School-Led Resourced Provision (SRP) - Communication and Interaction (including ASD)

Scale Pay Point 7 (Range 7 -11) Actual Annual Salary: £12,357 - £13,418

21 hours each week, worked over three days:8.00am to 3.30pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch each day

Term time only plus 3 days

For further details, including our specific application requirements for this post, please visit our school website https://www.ilkleygrammarschool.com/our-school1/vacancies/

Closing date: 8am Monday 1st September 2025


SCHOOL CLEANER – SUNRISE CLEANING SERVICES, ILKLEY

Sunrise Cleaning Services are a family run business in the local area and due to our growing client portfolio we are looking for a reliable person to join our team at a primary school in Otley.

Monday to Friday 3.30-5.30pm (term time only)

For more information please contact Andrew Newall on 07986158087


DOMESTIC CLEANER – HOUSE PROUD PRISTINE CLEANING SERVICES, ILKLEY

16+ hours per week, Mon-Fri, permanent position.

No prior experience needed, full training provided.

Join our established & friendly team of domestic cleaners, serving Ilkley & surrounding areas.

Email: info@houseproudcleaning.co.uk or Call 01943 601 850 (if call not answered please leave a message).

Learn More About Us Here: www.houseproudcleaning.co.uk


LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR – ALL SAINTS CofE PRIMARY SCHOOL, ILKLEY

Mon - Fri: 11:45–13:15 (7.5 hrs p/w). Term Time Only. Band 3 - £12.45 p/h

A new and 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 1 September 2025


CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY COACH – DIDI RUGBY, ILKLEY

Looking for a fun, rewarding weekend job?

We’re after someone confident, outgoing, and reliable to lead exciting, play-based rugby sessions for children aged 18 months to 6 years.

* £15/hour after training

* Saturdays, 8:30–11:00am (term time)

* Location: Ben Rhydding Primary School

* Full training, kit, and DBS provided

Perfect for students, those with childcare experience, or anyone with energy and a passion for sport.

Must be 18+ with a driving licence and car.


TEACHING ASSISTANT – SACRED HEART, ILKLEY

The Governors are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly Teaching Assistant to join our Catholic primary school at Sacred Heart, Ilkley.

Experience is desirable but not essential.

Fixed Term until 31 August 2026, Term Time Only • 12.7 hours per week, 2 days per week 8.40am – 3.15pm • Salary NJC Grade A1/B1, Scale Points 3 - 6, £24,027 - £25,183 per annum (Actual Salary £6631 - £6950 per annum) • Required from September.

Further details including how to apply are available via the Trust website: www.bishopwheelercatholicacademytrust.org/Trust-Academy-Vacancies/

Please note, CVs cannot be accepted.

Interviews: Wednesday 10 September 2025

Closing date: 9am Friday 5 September 2025


PART TIME FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF – 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.


FULL-TIME MOTOR TECHNICIAN – EDWARD JOHNSON (OTLEY) LTD, OTLEY

Mon- Fri 830-515.

We need you to have a minimum of 5 years experience and experience in fault diagnostics & hydraulic systems. In return, training to become an Accredited EV Technician will be available. We offer OTE of £35,000, 30 days holiday (22+BH), and more.

Apply by email to andrew@edwardjohnson.co.uk


HIRING WELDERS & FABRICATORS – SPOONER INDUSTRIES, ILKLEY

We currently have vacancies (Permanent or FTC) on our late shift (Monday-Thursday) for Welders/Fabricators in Ilkley.


EARLY YEARS ASSISTANT – THE LITTLE GREEN FROG NURSERY AND PRE SCHOOL, OTLEY

F/T and P/T available, no qualification required. Development and progression available including opportunities to gain nationally recognised qualifications while working.

Min of 18 hours a week, max of 40 hours a week.

8am- 1pm, 8am - 6pm or 1pm - 6pm, Monday - Friday. Shifts change each week.

  

EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONERS – THE LITTLE GREEN FROG NURSERY AND PRE SCHOOL, OTLEY

F/T and P/T available, requires qualification at least L2: Child care, learning and development.

Min of 18 hours a week, max of 36 hours a week.

Fixed hours each week, days negotiable: 8am - 6pm (or job share 8am-1pm/1pm-6pm)


MOT TESTER / MECHANIC – TOWN HEAD GARAGE, ADDINGHAM

We are looking for a hard working, enthusiastic, qualified mechanic/tester to come and join our busy family business.

Competitive rates of pay. 40 hours per week, overtime available.

Please send CV to info@townheadgarage.co.uk or call 01943 839735.

Closing date: 01 September 2025


BAKERY PRODUCTION MANAGER – LISHMAN’S BUTCHERS, ILKLEY

This role consists of managing the production of our award winning pork pies, sausage rolls, cooking roasts for our Deli, pates & terrines plus daily cleaning. You will manage a small team, ensuring stock levels are maintained & production is planned efficiently every week and for peak times.

You must be passionate about food, have a keen eye for detail & good time management. Management, catering and customer service experience is essential.

Tuesday to Saturday, 7am-4.30pm. Salary dependent on experience, starting at £30,000pa.

Please send cover letter & CV to admin@lishmansbutchers.co.uk

Closing date: 16 August 2025


SITE SUPPORT OFFICER – THE SKIPTON ACADEMY

To start as soon as possible

Scale Pay Point 5 (Range 5-6) - Actual salary £13,400.00 to £13,612.43 per annum

Pattern of hours: Monday – Friday 6.30am – 10.30am, this is an 'All Year Round' position

For further details, please visit our school website: https://www.theskiptonacademy.co.uk/vacancies/

Provisional interview date is: Week commencing 1 September 2025 (TBC)

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 2 September 2025


HR OFFICER – PRINCE HENRY'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL, OTLEY

Permanent - 37 Hours Per Week - Term Time Only Plus 10 Days

NJC Grade SO1 Scale Points 23 - 25 (Actual Salary £29,545.59 - £31,200.59 Per Annum)

We are looking to appoint a skilled, experienced and committed HR Officer to join the staffing team at Prince Henry’s Grammar School. The HR Officer will work in partnership with senior leaders to ensure that all aspects of the school’s HR, Payroll and people practices are well managed, in line with statutory and regulatory requirements, including recruitment, professional development, employee relations and policy development.

Closing date: 3 September 2025


SOUS CHEF – DENTON RESERVE (THE PENNY BUN), ASKWITH

We have an incredible opportunity for a Sous Chef to join our rosette standard restaurant in Askwith. The Penny Bun focuses on seasonal local ingredients from the estate, offering a field to fork and nose to tail ethos throughout the menu.

Be part of a positive kitchen culture working alongside a passionate and stable team.

Own vehicle is recommended due to location.

£36,000 per annum and Grats (approx £5K per year)

45Hrs over 7 days (Normal pattern is a 4 day working work)

Applicants emails: tim@dentonreserve.co.uk

Closing date: 31 August 2025


COMMERCIAL ASSISTANT – ADVANTAGE FIBRES INTERNATIONAL LTD, ILKLEY

Full time. We are looking to employ a Commercial Assistant in our small and vibrant team.

Located in the centre of Ilkley, but including travel to various warehouses in the surrounding area, the position will provide a wide range of support for our purchasing, sales and warehousing functions.

The position will be perfect for someone with drive, motivation, and a keen willingness to learn along with a high attention to detail.

Your own vehicle and a clean driving license are essential. Full training will be provided.

Please email your CV to and covering letter to dave@advantagefibres.com

Closing date: 31 August 2025


■■■ APPRENTICESHIPS ■■■


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


BUTCHERY APPRENTICE – LISHMAN’S BUTCHERS, ILKLEY

This role in our production unit consists of preparing award winning charcuterie, sausage production, curing bacon & hams, recording data throughout production & daily cleaning.

You must be passionate about food and learning butchery. All training will be provided on the job and with Meat Ipswich. Ideally you’d be able to drive so you can travel between our unit in Skipton and Ilkley when required.

Tuesday to Friday from 6.00am-3.30pm, Saturday 7am-4.30pm. Salary starting at £8 per hour plus a monthly bonus based on butchery skills achieved.

Please send a cover letter & CV to emma@lishmansbutchers.co.uk

Closing date: 1 Sept 2025


APPRENTICE CABINETMAKER – THE SECRET DRAWER, SKIPTON

This is an exciting apprenticeship opportunity, working for one of Yorkshire’s leading fine furniture manufacturers in Skipton. You will be trained to make fine furniture of the highest quality, using traditional techniques.

You will have an interest in woodworking, be patient and hardworking with a minimum of 3 GCSE’s Grade C and above, one of which must be in maths. Apply now – there’s a bench and a team waiting to help you succeed. Send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@secret-drawer.co.uk

Closing date: 11 August 2025


APPRENTICESHIP - RIVERSIDE DAY NURSERY, ILKLEY

Opportunity 17 years of age onwards to study at level 3

Full time position available for a degree qualified in any subject wanting to progress on to an Early Years teaching course.


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


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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


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, 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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