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Ilkley Chat Jobs Board: 20 January 2026

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📋| ILKLEY CHAT JOBS BOARD |📋 20.01.26 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 ■■■


VARIOUS ROLES – ECOLOGY BUILDING SOCIETY, SILSDEN

We have a number of exciting new opportunities to join the Ecology Building Society team!

At Ecology, we dare to be different; we're dedicated to building a greener society by providing mortgages for properties and projects that respect the environment and support sustainable communities, funded through our range of simple, transparent savings accounts.

The Ecology team is ambitious, dynamic, and driven by our collective goal to build a greener future.

You can see our available roles and learn more about us on our website: https://www.ecology.co.uk/careers/

Please get in touch with us at hrteam@ecology.co.uk if you have any questions.

We look forward to hearing from you!


SENIOR LICENSED CONVEYANCER – LCF LAW, ILKLEY

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Licensed Conveyancer to join our Ilkley office full-time. You’ll manage a varied caseload of residential property work and bring a wealth of expertise to a close-knit, proactive team. Ideal for someone who knows the local area and enjoys being part of the community.

To apply, please email your CV to careers@lcf.co.uk

Closing date: 6 February 2026


COMPANIONS – LADIES IN WAITING, ILKLEY

Are looking for mature minded candidates to cover Ilkley, Burley, Menston and Guiseley area, we require part-time (10-15 hours), £15.39 for the first hour of every visit.

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, & ideally to have availability on Fridays

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.


ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT – IZVG, KEIGHLEY

Full-Time, Permanent. Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm

We are seeking a reliable, organised Administration Assistant to join our small team. Duties include office administration, handling emails and calls, data entry, filing, finance support, ordering stock, packing and dispatching goods, liaising with couriers, and local collections/deliveries (manual handling required).

Requirements: full clean UK driving licence with own car, good IT skills (Microsoft Office, Access), attention to detail, teamwork. Xero experience desirable. Right to work in the UK required.

Salary commensurate with experience. Apply with CV and covering letter to admin@izvg.co.uk

 

ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT [MATERNITY COVER] – IZVG, KEIGHLEY

Part-Time. Wednesday–Friday, 9am–5pm

We are seeking a reliable and organised Administration Assistant to cover maternity leave. Duties include general office administration, handling emails and calls, 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 with own car, good IT skills (Microsoft Office, Access), attention to detail, and teamwork. Xero experience desirable. Proof of right to work in the UK required.

Salary: commensurate with experience. Apply with CV and covering letter to admin@izvg.co.uk


CREDIT CONTROL MANAGER – CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL, BROUGHTON, SKIPTON

Is your resolution to 'do something for yourself for a change' ?

Based at the idyllic Broughton Hall estate, Corporate & Commercial have a vacancy that would be perfect for a school parent.

We have an opening for credit control manager, offering a minimum 16 hours a week, over 4 days, hours flexible to suit with scope for emergency home working.

Experience in general office environments is preferred but not essential.

We hire on attitude and ability, common sense and personality.

Please email admin@corpandcomm.com with your CV and a one page supporting statement as to why you.

We look forward to hearing from you.


AFTER SCHOOL CLEANER – MOORFIELD SCHOOL AND NURSERY, ILKLEY

Moorfield is seeking to appoint an after school cleaner to come and join our friendly and welcoming community.

We are looking for a cleaner to work during term-time between 4:00pm-6:00pm five nights per week. There is also an opportunity for extra hours during school holidays.

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.

To request a visit or job description and application form, contact the School Office at Moorfield via enquiries@moorfieldschool.co.uk


CATERING ASSISTANT – MOORFIELD SCHOOL AND NURSERY, ILKLEY

We are looking for someone to join our friendly and supportive catering team. We are a small, happy and successful school with children who are a joy to work with.

The successful applicant will work with our existing catering team, assisting in food preparation and will also work in the kitchen and dining room setting up, serving lunches and helping to clear the dining area thereafter.

Hours are two days per week, term-time, from 10.30am until 1.30pm.

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.

For an application form and job description, contact Mrs Firth, PA to the Head:

dfirth@moorfieldschool.co.uk or call the School Office on 01943 607285


RECEPTIONIST – AIREDALE GROUP, CROSS HILLS

If you have a positive outlook and love to meet new people, you could be the person we are looking for to manage our reception.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm, 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

The role will include:

• Assisting Directors and the Executive Assistant

• Taking and distributing calls

• Overseeing deliveries to site and outgoing mail

• Ensuring office supply levels are maintained

This will be a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to enjoy a varied and important position within a friendly team and an exciting business.

For the full job description, email Jacquie.hodgson@airedale-group.com.

Closing date: 23 January 2026


KITCHEN & CINEMA SUPERVISOR – ILKLEY CINEMA

Love good food and great films? We’re hiring a Kitchen & Cinema Supervisor to keep our kitchen running smoothly and support the cinema team day-to-day.

You’ll oversee kitchen shifts, support prep/service/cleaning, uphold food hygiene & safety, maintain stock and organisation, and help with cinema/bar tasks when needed. You’ll be the go-to for on-shift issues, escalating to management.

You: reliable, hands-on, calm under pressure; kitchen/food service experience; some supervisory experience; friendly team player; strong eye for hygiene and presentation.

40 hrs/week (evenings & weekends). Salary ~£28k DOE.


DEPUTY FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER – BETTYS CAFÉ TEAROOMS, ILKLEY

Fixed term (9 months).

Responsible for leading and supporting a team of Waiter/Waitresses and Front of House Team Leaders to deliver a deliciously magical experience to every customer.

You will report to the Front of House Manager and deputise for them in their absence.

This is a full time role working 37.5 hours over 5 days. The start and finish times can vary depending on opening hours of the branch, this may include some early mornings or later finishes with a normal shift length of 8.5 hours per day (no split shifts.) You will be required to work at least one day at the weekend every week. If you would like to discuss working patterns please provide more details in your application.

Closing date: 27 January 2026


RETAIL TEAM LEADER/DUTY MANAGER – BETTYS CAFÉ TEAROOMS, ILKLEY

Retail Team Leader/ Duty Manager to join us at Bettys Café Tearooms at Ilkley on a fixed-term basis.

As a Retail Team Leader/ Duty Manager you will be responsible for achieving excellence in customer service, engaging and motivating a team, as well as maintaining the highest brand, food hygiene and health & safety standards, all within a fast-paced environment.

This is a full time role working 37.5 hours 5 days over 7. The start and finish times can vary depending on opening hours of the branch, this may include some early mornings or later finishes with a normal shift length of 8.5 hours per day (no split shifts) You will be required to work at least one day at the weekend every week. If you would like to discuss working patterns, please provide more details in your application.

Closing date: 31 January 2026


PART-TIME BAR STAFF – YARD BAR & KITCHEN, ILKLEY

Pay: £10.00–£12.21 per hour

Hours: Approx. 10 hours per week

Shifts: Friday and/or Saturday nights

Shifts run Friday and/or Saturday nights, starting between 7pm–11pm and finishing at 3am–4am. Please only apply if you are available for these hours.

Experience preferred but not essential — a positive attitude, good time management and a passion for hospitality are key.

Requirements:

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Friendly, customer-focused approach

• Basic drink knowledge (cocktails a bonus)

• Must live locally or have transport due to late finishes

If you enjoy working in a lively environment and being part of a team, we’d love to hear from you. Email lou@twistedbars.co.uk


ASSISTANT MANAGER – BAR T'AT, ILKLEY

Are you currently an Assistant Manager looking for your next challenge or a supervisor looking to take the next steps in your career.

We are looking for someone to assist the General Manager with the day to day running of the business, lead shifts and assist in staff training in our busy Ilkley bar where no two days are the same. You must be able to work weekends and evenings.

Hourly Pay Rate of £13 per hour. Minimum of 30 hours.

Interested? Please email your cv to bartat@markettowntaverns.co.uk or pop in.


PART TIME BAR STAFF – BAT T'AT ILKLEY

We are looking for someone to join our team at out busy bar in Ilkley. Duties include bar work and food service.

Must be able to work weekends and evenings. Experience preferred but not essential.

Pay: Minimum Wage Hours: Negotiable

Interested? Please email your cv to bartat@markettowntaverns.co.uk or pop in.

Closing date: 2 February 2026


SENIOR ACCOUNTANT/CLIENT MANAGER – OAKFIELD PARK ACCOUNTANTS, CROSS HILLS

We are looking for a senior accountant/client manager to join our team in a full time office-based role at Oakfield Park accountants in Cross Hills.

The successful candidate will be responsible for accounts preparation, ranging from sole traders to Partnerships and Limited Companies, with the opportunity for future progression/manager level for the right candidate.

At least 4 years of UK accountancy practice experience required.

Please submit your CV or request full job spec: rachel@gostlings.co.uk


LUNCH CLUB FRENCH TEACHER [PART TIME] – LE CLUB FRANÇAIS, ILKLEY

We are a professional team of tutors with the goal of spreading our passion for languages with the help of fluent speakers of French & Spanish like you!

Using our fun course, songs & games, we spread the love of language learning to primary age children.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and outgoing French speaker for our FUN clubs (lunch time /after school).

There are also potential opportunities for Spanish speakers.

Teachers should have experience working with children age 3-11.

Expected hours 1-4 per week starting April.

Please send your CV to svpringle66@gmail.com or contact Sophie on 07880 806013


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


PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR / LEGAL EXECUTIVE – LCF LAW, ILKLEY

Due to continued growth, we’re looking for a Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive to join our Ilkley team.

You’ll work with local families and professionals on wills, probate and estate planning, and be part of a supportive, community-focused firm.

We are open to flexible working arrangements across 4 or 5 days.

To apply, please email your CV to careers@lcf.co.uk

Closing date: 6 February 2026


PART TIME WAITER/WAITRESS – THE VINE RESTAURANT, ILKLEY

Our Italian restaurant is looking for a waiter/waitress to join our team!

- Friendly & positive attitude

- Enjoys working with people

- Experience is a plus, but not required

- Full training will be provided

We offer a great team, flexible shifts, and a welcoming work environment.

Applicants must be 18+ years old

Interested? Send us your CV at the vineilkley@gmail.com


WAITING STAFF – J RESERVE RESTAURANT, ILKLEY

We’re looking for a friendly, reliable Waiter/Waitress to join our busy team at J Reserve Restaurant, Ilkley.

Hours: 15–20 per week

Flexibility: Ideal for parents — shifts can be arranged around school hours and family life.

What we’re looking for:

• Great customer service skills

• A positive, team-focused attitude

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Experience helpful but not essential — training provided

What we offer:

• Flexible shifts

• A supportive team

• A lively, welcoming workplace

If you’re interested, send us a message or drop in with your CV.

We’d love to meet you!

Call 01943 816989 to speak to Stacey/Janine or leave a message


SAMPLE CO-ORDINATOR – N.PEAL, SKIPTON

Contract: Part time (25hrs) fixed term, flexible hours (potential to be permanent)

Salary: £18,000

N.Peal, a luxury cashmere brand, is seeking a highly organised Sample Coordinator to support the Design team at Broughton Hall.

The role involves managing the showroom and samples, preparing for meetings, fittings and events, coordinating sample shipments, maintaining admin systems, and ensuring high housekeeping standards.

You’ll be professional, detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment, with strong IT skills (Outlook, Excel, Office). Immediate start preferred.

For more details and CV's please contact: rebecca.stocker@npeal.com


SENIOR CARE COORDINATOR – RIGHT AT HOME, ILKLEY, KEIGHLEY & SKIPTON

As a Senior Care Coordinator you’ll be an integral part of our service – managing schedules, supporting Care Assistants and ensuring every client receives outstanding care. This is a fast paced role for someone organised, personable and committed to excellence.

What we are looking for:

· Experience in care coordination or similar (essential)

· Strong communication and organisational skills

· Ability to build strong relationships with clients, families, and colleagues.

· Empathy and resilience under pressure

· Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail

· Tech-savvy with scheduling systems

· A full UK driving licence and own vehicle

· Self-motivated and flexible, with a willingness to participate in an on-call system for out of office hours

Applicants, please call the office on 01943 603794 or email ilkley@rightathome.co.uk


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

F/T and P/T available, induction and training given with opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications.

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.

We follow safer recruitment procedures and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

 

EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER – 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.

Full induction and ongoing training given.

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)

We follow safer recruitment procedures and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.


BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CLUB PLAY WORKER – ADDINGHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL

Hours for this role can be flexible and can be arranged to suit both the needs of the school and the successful candidate.

Morning sessions, afternoon sessions, or a combination of both sessions.

WRAPS before school club opens 7:30-8:40am. WRAPS after school club opens 3:00-6:30pm. Monday to Friday

Band 3 SCP3 £12.85 per hour

Please email the office mail@addingham.bradford.sch.uk or call 01943830298 for more information

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: midday Monday 26 January 2026


ASSISTANT HEAD OF YEAR – ILKLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Actual Annual Salary: £24,708.67 - £27,175.27 per annum

Scale Pay Point 12 (Range 12 -17)

37 hours each week

8.00am to 4.00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch each day and an early finish of 3.30pm one day each week

Term time only plus 5 days

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

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

Closing date: 8am Friday 23 January 2026


CASUAL SWIM TEACHERS – ILKLEY POOL & LIDO [BRADFORD COUNCIL]

Join Bradford Council and make a splash in your career!

-Teaching Swimming & Water Safety

-Includes Saturday working

-Flexible hours

If you’re passionate about teaching swimming, hold SEQ / ASA Level 2 Swimming Teachers Qualification and Current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification , apply today!


RESTAURANT SUPERVISOR – AUDLEY CLEVEDON RETIREMENT VILLAGE, BEN RHYDDING

£27,000 per annum – 37.5 hours.

Availability: 5 out of 7 days including weekends. Open 10am – 8pm daily (Sundays close at 5)

Key Responsibilities: Supervise daily restaurant operations, ensure high-quality customer service, and support the restaurant team.

 

RECEPTIONIST – AUDLEY CLEVEDON RETIREMENT VILLAGE, BEN RHYDDING

£12.52ph – 20 hours per week.

Previous reception, First Aid, Pool Responder experience an advantage.

Shifts flexible: 8am – 4pm or 12noon to 8pm Open 7 days Weekends required

 

CHEMICAL PRODUCTION & WAREHOUSE OPERATIVES [NIGHT SHIFT] – AIREDALE GROUP, CROSS HILLS

We are looking for Chemical Production & Warehouse Operatives to join Airedale Group.

The ideal candidates will be able to communicate well, have attention to detail, work under pressure and to strict health and safety regulations.

Forklift driving experience is desirable, but training will be given.

Packages include:-

Competitive Salary

42 hrs per week, Mon to Thurs (5pm to 5am or 8pm to 8am)

16 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

On site parking

Contact Jacquie Hodgson, HR Manager at Jacquie.hodgson@airedale-group.com

Closing date: 1 February 2026


JUNIOR CHEMIST – AIREDALE GROUP, CROSS HILLS

An exciting opportunity has been created in our laboratory for a passionate Junior Chemist looking to start their career.

Responsibilities include:

•Testing and evaluating materials

•Maintenance of lab and equipment

•Product investigation & specification

•Technical support

Training will be provided to progress towards new product development. If you have a keen interest in chemistry, a positive attitude, are driven to provide results, this could be the opportunity to start a career in the chemical industry and to boost our technical team.

For a full job description contact Jacquie Hodgson, at Jacquie.hodgson@airedale-group.com.

Closing date: 15 February 2026


HOLIDAY COTTAGE CLEANER – MEADOWCROFT, BOLTON ABBEY

Part-time thorough cleaner required for high end holiday cottage. Requiring someone with high levels of cleaning standards. Available any day of the week, but mainly Monday &/or Friday. School hours, no more than twice per week, will know shifts months in advance.

Start date: Feb 2026, training before.

Contact: Tiffany 07930 207217

Instagram: @meadowcroft.at.boltonabbey


RECEPTIONIST – WHARFEDALE WINDOW COMPANY, ILKLEY

10am until 2pm Monday to Friday

Full training will be given

Please call 01943 465947


FRYER – THE ILKLEY RIVERSIDE HOTEL, ILKLEY

Full & part time.

We’re looking for a reliable fryer to join our friendly pub team.

• Full-time & part-time hours available

• Experience preferred but not essential

• Evenings & weekends required Training provided

• Flexible hours

• Friendly team

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


FULL-TIME BAR STAFF – THE ILKLEY RIVERSIDE HOTEL, ILKLEY

We’re looking for a friendly and reliable full-time bar staff member to join our pub team.

• Experience preferred but not essential

• Evenings & weekends required

• Must be customer-focused and reliable Training provided

• Friendly team

• Flexible hours

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


PA/CARER – PRIVATE HOME, ILKLEY

We are looking for an enthusiastic, kind, and fun female carer to support our happy, content 19-year-old daughter, who is autistic and visually impaired.

The role involves weekend support, with flexible hours—perfect for someone who can help a few hours a month.

We are based within walking distance of Ilkley town centre and offer a competitive rate of pay.

If you are friendly, reliable, and enjoy working with young adults with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact us for more information: rachaelfirth@hotmail.com


CAFE ALL ROUDER / BARISTA – ARLO COFFEE HOUSE, BURLEY-IN-WHARFEDALE

Part time - 8 - 24 hrs p/w. Pay dependent on experience.

Arlo is a busy independent speciality coffee shop based in B-in-W. We are looking for someone experienced to join our team and hit the ground running. Must be available to work weekends (mostly Sundays with scope for additional shifts through the week depending on your availability). Basic coffee skills would be advantageous however we will provide training to upskill to our standard. Must have 2 years experience working In a similar role fast paced environment.

Please email arlocoffeehouse@gmail.com for more info or to apply!

Closing date: 31 January 2026


WAITING ON STAFF - THIRTY NINE KITCHEN AND BAKEHOUSE, 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 up to £4 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 sophie@39thegrove.co.uk


COOK – THE GABLES NURSING HOME, SILSDEN

We are looking for a Cook to join our team on a full-time basis. This role includes alternate weekends.

You will be responsible for preparing tasty, nutritious meals for our residents, including special and textured diets, and maintain high standards of hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.

Requirements:

• Experience as a cook preferred (care setting an advantage)

• Basic food hygiene knowledge (Level 2 preferred but training can be arranged)

• Reliable and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Please contact christinemallinson6@gmail.com for more information.


COMMUNITY CARERS – CARERS & COMPANIONS, ILKLEY

£14.00 per hour

Want to feel great about your work? Looking to be in a supportive team and outstanding service improving the lives of elderly people locally? Yes – then join us!

We are hiring for part-time, full-time and flexible contracts, delivering best quality care in our clients' homes. Paid training and travel, pension, employee discounts and lots more. Kindness, compassion, reliability and driving license are all essential. We will make sure you have the training and support you need to do your job well and to progress you career in care.

Reach us on 01943 609484, at enquiries@carersandcompanions.co.uk or at The Arcade, South Hawksworth Street, Ilkley.


REGISTERED SERVICE MANAGER – CARERS & COMPANIONS, ILKLEY

Full time, £38-40k

We know that great care needs the best people, who inspire excellence and help transform lives everyday.

Part of charity Ilkley Community Enterprise, we are a leading domiciliary homecare and supported independent living provider, with a CQC Outstanding for care quality.

With care management experience, you will be forward thinking and a proven leader with strong CQC knowledge, looking to advance your career with a growing organisation.

Pension, performance-related pay opportunity, funded CPD, health/wellbeing support, employee discounts and much more.

For a full application pack, please email enquiries@carersandcompanions.co.uk


SENIOR CARE COORDINATOR – CARERS & COMPANIONS, ILKLEY

Full time, £27k to £29k (depending on experience)

New year, new horizons? Join our exceptional team, play a key role in providing outstanding care, and progress your career. We're looking for experience, commitment, great organisation and communication and a passion for best quality care.

You will have or be working towards Level 3 in Adult Care, a full UK driving licence, access to your own vehicle, and supervisory experience in the care sector. In return we offer support, benefits (pension, paid training, discounts) and opportunities to grow with us.

Please call us on 01943 609484 or email enquiries@carersandcompanions.co.uk for an application pack.


SUPPORT WORKERS – OUTSIDE THE BOX, ILKLEY

Want a stimulating and rewarding role helping to transform the lives of adults with a learning disability? We are looking for caring, proactive and flexible Support Workers to help our clients improve their confidence, skills, employability, creativity and more. We have opportunities available in Ilkley and Otley. Full/part-time/flexible contracts, £12.30 per hour plus pension, paid training and employee support. If you have relevant experience and want to help positively change lives, we would love to hear from you.

Call 01943 431173, message us or send your CV to cafe@outsidetheboxcafe.com


PART TIME TUTORS – OUTSIDE THE BOX, ILKLEY

Are you a creative with great communication skills looking to make a real difference? Want to use your artistic talents to empower and develop people with learning disabilities in a fun and inclusive environment?

We’re a fast-growing local charity and due to expansion of our adult services in Ilkley and Otley, we are looking for new freelance tutors across a wide range of topics including arts, crafts, music, photography, print-making, digital and cooking.

Check out our website www.outsidetheboxcafe.com and contact us for more information or send your CV to cafe@outsidetheboxcafe.com


■■■ APPRENTICESHIPS ■■■


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


BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION APPRENTICE – THE SECRET DRAWER, SKIPTON

We’re looking for a motivated and organised Business Administration Apprentice to join our family-run luxury interiors business. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a busy workshop and office while working towards a Business Administrator Level 3 qualification. You’ll support daily admin tasks, assist our design team with project scheduling and client communication, and help with social media and marketing content. Based at our Skipton showroom, with occasional work in Ilkley. Full training, supportive team, and great long-term career prospects.

Apply via our careers page: https://secret-drawer.co.uk/careers/


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 ■■■


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.


VOLUNTEER FINANCE TRUSTEE – AGE UK BRADFORD DISTRICT, SHIPLEY

Age UK Bradford District is looking for a volunteer Finance Trustee to join our Board and help guide our charity’s future.

This is a strategic role, not day-to-day finance. You’ll work alongside a supportive Board, Finance Manager and leadership team to help ensure we can continue supporting older people across Bradford.

If you have experience in finance, accounting or financial oversight and want to give back, we’d love to hear from you.


OUTSIDE THE BOX

Do you have a few hours a week to spare and want to make a real difference in your community?

We’re looking for friendly, patient and enthusiastic volunteers to support our charity, which works with neurodivergent adults with a learning disability and/or autism.

There are opportunities to get involved across various areas of the charity — from helping in our busy community café to supporting our members in a range of sessions.

Volunteering with us is a great way to meet new people, learn new skills, be part of something meaningful, and enjoy regular volunteer socials and training opportunities.

If you are interested and would like to find out more, please get in touch:

Contact Emma Rogerson: emmar.outsidethebox@gmail.com | 01943 431173


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


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.


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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