top of page

Ilkley Chat Jobs Board: 27 May 2025

  • Writer: Nick
    Nick
  • 1 day ago
  • 20 min read

📋| ILKLEY CHAT JOBS BOARD |📋 27.05.25 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


🖱 Add a vacancy next week at ilkleychat.co.uk/jobs-board


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


■■■ MAIN JOBS ■■■


DEAL EXECUTIVE – LANGCLIFFE, ILKLEY

Langcliffe, the global deal sourcing solution, operates within the mergers & acquisitions arena, providing deal origination services to acquisitive entities worldwide. To accommodate our onward growth plan, we seek a bright individual to join the team.

For details about our business and the current role, please follow the link:

We value our team, offer a competitive salary and profit-related bonus.


MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT – DENTON RESERVE, DENTON

Supporting the Financial Controller on all aspects of finance across the Denton Reserve group of companies.

Previous experience of financial reporting is essential.

Part Time hours will be considered.

Please submit CV to faye@dentonreserve.co.uk

Closing date: 5 June 2025


BARISTA/CAFE SUPERVISOR – LOVE BROWNIES, BOLTON ABBEY

Required for a very busy tea room in the idyllic surroundings of Parcevall Hall. (BD23 6DE). We are looking for an enthusiastic energic team member, who can provide a professional positive customer experience whilst working under pressure.

Coffee and supervisory experience required.

Part or full time hours available from June – October.


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

F/T and P/T available, no qualification required.

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)


CUSTOMER SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR – TOPFORM COMPONENTS LTD, ILKLEY

Four days a week Monday – Thursday.

Topform supply the largest manufacturers in the leisure industry in the UK and Europe.

We are looking for a well organized person with previous administrative experience to take responsibility for all day to day communications with our key accounts.

This includes order management, debtor management and administration of all orders through our small office in Ilkley. Liaison with our factory head office will be necessary to provide great customer service to our UK based customers. Must have the ability to work on their own when necessary. Experience with word and Excel would also help .

Please E mail your CV to iain@topform-ltd.com

Closing date: 30 June 2025


TAX SENIOR – OAKFIELD PARK ACCOUNTANTS, CROSS HILLS

We’re looking for an experienced tax senior for an office-based role.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of tax regulations and financial accounting principles, with a strong ability to analyse complex financial data. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with tax laws while providing strategic financial planning and advice to our clients.

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


PRACTICE ACCOUNTANT – OAKFIELD PARK ACCOUNTANTS, CROSS HILLS

We’re looking for a practice accountant for an office-based role. 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.

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


TEACHING ASSISTANT – THE SKIPTON ACADEMY

September start

Scale Pay Point 5 (Range 5-6) - Actual salary £21,096.29

Pattern of hours: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm with half an hour unpaid lunch break each day

and an early finish of 4.00pm one afternoon each week - Term time only, plus 3 days

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

Provisional interview date is: Friday, 13 June 2025 (10.30am start)

Closing date: 9am Monday 9 June 2025


WORK EXPERIENCE & CAREERS ADMINISTRATOR – MOORLANDS LEARNING TRUST, ILKLEY

Scale Pay Point 7 (Range: 7–11) - Actual annual salary: £8,919.83

Pattern of hours: 15 hours each week to be agreed, term time only, plus 5 days (Flexibility required to attend events, work evenings and during school holidays

e.g. GCSE/A level results days in August)

Provisional interview date: Tuesday, 17 June 2025

Closing date: 9am Friday, 13 June 2025


CEIAG LEAD – MOORLANDS LEARNING TRUST, ILKLEY

Scale Pay Point 23 (Range: 23-25) - Actual annual salary: £29095.15

Pattern of hours: Full Time 37 hours each week term time only, plus 5 days

Monday to Friday: 8.00am - 4.00pm with a half an hour unpaid lunch break and an early finish 3.30pm one day per week.

(Flexibility required to attend events, work evenings and during school holidays

e.g. GCSE/A level results days in August)

Provisional interview date: Tuesday, 17 June 2025

Closing date: 9am Friday 13 June 2025


CASUAL HOUSEKEEPING STAFF – THE BRIERY RETREAT CENTRE, ILKLEY

We are looking for additions to our team to help keep our retreat centre spotless and provide a welcome to our guests.

This would be a casual contract, usually working a 3 or 5 hour shift, between 7.30am and 7.30pm.

We have some very busy weeks as well as quiet times, so requirements will vary and there is scope for flexibility.

For more information call 01943 607287 or email admin@briery.org.uk


NURSERY PRACTITIONER – HEBDEN LODGE NURSERY, BURNSALL

Nursery Practitioner - Level 3 childcare qualification preferred, although not essential as training can be provided.

Full/Part time position available.

You will need to provide an enthusiastic, high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care, and be able to work as part of a team.

Please send your CV to info@hebdenlodgenursery.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


SALES ADMINSTRATOR – ADELE ADAMS ASSOCIATES LTD, BURLEY-IN-WHARFEDALE

An exciting opportunity to join a small, friendly team in a beautiful rural setting.

Circa 24 hours per week over 4 or 5 days, ideally with an immediate start, flexible hybrid working and benefits package.

Role:

Responding to sales enquiries

Managing & confirming bookings

Entering details into internal systems

Managing our CRM and website sales

Skills:

Excellent attention to detail, accuracy & highly organised

The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Sales admin experience in a high-paced setting

Confident IT skills, mainly Excel

Please send your CV to adele@adeleadamsassociates.co.uk

Closing date: 5 June 2025


KITCHEN ASSISTANT – JOLLY TOTS PRE-SCHOOL NURSERY, BURLEY-IN-WHARFEDALE

Part-time Kitchen Assistant required to assist the cook in the preparation of home cooked, nutritious meals for children.

Basic food hygiene preferred although not essential as full training will be given.

Ring or email for an application 01943 862727 info@jollytotspreschoolnurwery.co.uk


PLAYWORKER (BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CLUB) - ALL SAINTS CofE PRIMARY SCHOOL, ILKLEY

Monday - Friday: 7.30am – 9.00am (7.5 hours p/w) (£12.85 - £13.05 per hour)

Permanent, Term Time Only

- Support children with structured play activities

- Attend to the pupils’ personal needs including their safety and wellbeing.

- Administer First Aid (training provided).

- Prepare light meals (breakfast, snacks, refreshments etc.) in accordance with Food Hygiene and ensuring individual pupil dietary requirements are met.

Further details available on the school website: www.allsaintsilkley.bradford.sch.uk/vacancies/

Please email application form to: office@allsaintsilkley.bradford.sch.uk

Closing date: 9am 2nd June 2025


ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT (12-MONTH FIXED TERM) – ONEMEDICAL GROUP, ARTHINGTON

Looking to build a career in finance? We’re seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.

This is a fully office-based role at our Support Centre, nestled in the scenic countryside in LS21. It’s peaceful, but a little too peaceful for public transport... so you’ll need your own wheels to get here!

Key responsibilities include reconciling supplier statements, processing invoices and credit notes, maintaining Excel spreadsheets and assisting with audits and other finance tasks

Strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and basic Excel knowledge are key. Previous finance experience is a plus.

Salary: £25,000 - £26,000 pa dependent on experience

Perks: Office is dog-friendly.

Interested or know someone who might be? Contact us at Accounts@onemedicalgroup.co.uk


RENT A CHAIR/HAIR STYLIST – PURE HAIR DESIGN, ILKLEY

Join the team at: Pure Hair Design!

We have a chair rental opportunity available for Hair stylists, offering competitive rates and flexible days.

Contact Rachel at 07976096056 for more details


SPA THERAPISTS – DEVONSHIRE ARMS SPA, BOLTON ABBEY

We are looking for 2 qualified therapists to join our team.

Hours available 32 hours per week (4 days) and 16 hours per week (2 days) over seven days, 9.45-18.15 to include some weekend working.

Full Temple Spa training offered, £13.25 per hour plus share in tips.

Meals on duty, membership to the Spa and free access to Bolton Abbey and Devonshire Estates.

Qualification in beauty, to include nails and level 3 massage required.

Contact Samantha on 01756 718142 for more information or to apply send your CV to :


CLEANERS – DUSTHUNTER CLEANING COMPANY, ILKLEY

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

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

We offer:

Part-time work by the hour or on days that suit you.

Choose your own schedule: we adapt to your availability.

Friendly and respectful work environment.

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

Requirements:

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

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

WhatsApp: 07722081412


HANDYMEN AND WOMEN (FREELANCE) – ODD JOB HEROES, BURLEY-IN-WHARFEDALE

Fully flexible freelance work providing odd job services in and around your local area. Ideal for retired or semi-retired handy people looking to keep busy and contribute to the community, but applicants of all ages are welcome. Must be friendly, customer-focused and committed to quality. Own tools and car required. Work available immediately including painting, tiling, plumbing, joinery and general odd jobs.


TARGETED MAINSTREAM PROVISION (TMP) TEACHING ASSISTANT – THE SKIPTON ACADEMY

Salary Scale Point 7 (range 7-11) Actual annual salary: £21.771.98

Pattern of hours: Monday-Thursday: 8.15-4.15 and Friday: 8.15-3.45 with a 30-minute unpaid lunchbreak each day.

Term time only plus 3 additional days, to start as soon as possible.

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

Interview date Friday 6 June 2025 from 12.30pm

Closing date: 9am Monday 2 June 2025


CARE ASSISTANTS – ABBEYFIELD THE DALES, ILKLEY & BINGLEY

Various shift patterns available

With a salary of £12.75 per hour

SENIOR CARE ASSISTANTS – ABBEYFIELD THE DALES, BINGLEY

Various shift patterns available

With a salary of £14.35 per hour

ACTIVITY COORDINATOR– ABBEYFIELD THE DALES, ILKLEY

Hours of work at 20 per week

With a salary of £12.90 per hour

DOMESTIC ASSISTANTS – ABBEYFIELD THE DALES, BINGLEY

Hours of work at 20 per week

With a salary of £12.60 per hour

CHEF – ABBEYFIELD THE DALES, ILKLEY

Hours of work are 38 per week

4 shifts over 7 days from 8am to 6pm sociable hours. 2 weekends on 4 weekends off

With a salary of £13.80 per hour

KITCHEN ASSISTANT – ABBEYFIELD THE DALES, BINGLEY

Hours of work are 22.5 per week

With a salary of £12.60 per hour

If you are interested in any of these roles, please call our friendly recruitment team on 01943 886011/ 01943 886004 for details or check our website at https://abbeyfieldthedales.co.uk/staff-vacancies/


TEMP HEAT PRESS OPERATORS – PENDLE SPORTSWEAR, ILKLEY

Vacancies from July to Dec 2025 (must be available past September)

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

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

Applying print media to garments using a heat press.

These roles also require being trained in the Despatch Department.

Key requirements: someone who can demonstrate they have a good eye for detail, communicate well, work well under pressure and work within a team as well as individually.

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


TEMP CREATE OPERATOR – PENDLE SPORTSWEAR, ILKLEY

Vacancies from June to end September 2025

Sunday - Thursday 37.5 hpw.

The candidate should have excellent attention to detail and be able to work a desktop computer.

* Designing badges and sponsor logos to customers’ specifications but within the company procedures

* Able to work to a deadline, as orders must be created within 4 hours of reaching the ‘create artwork’ process tray

* Proficient at CorelDraw

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


TEMP WAREHOUSE & DESPATCH OPERATORS – PENDLE SPORTSWEAR, ILKLEY

Vacancies from July to Dec 2025 (must be available past September)

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

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

Warehouse – picking sales orders, stock replenishment & unloading deliveries.

Despatch - the final inspection in production before orders are sent to customers.

Key requirements: someone who can demonstrate they have a good eye for detail, communicate well, work well under pressure and work within a team as well as individually.

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


TEMP EMBROIDERY MACHINE OPERATOR – PENDLE SPORTSWEAR, ILKLEY

Vacancies from April to Dec 2025 (must be available past September)

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

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

* Requires excellent attention to detail & high-quality standards.

* Enthusiastic & willing to learn.

* Technical attitude for working with machines & on computers.

* Efficient running of the machines to maximise production.

Please specify 'Temporary' when applying.

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


TEMP PRINT OPERATOR – PENDLE SPORTSWEAR, ILKLEY

Vacancies from July to Dec 2025 (must be available past September)

37.5hpw – weekend & shift patterns (apply from Aug).

We need someone who has a good eye for detail, self-motivated, work independently but also work well with others.

The job entails:-

* Loading print machines with customer’s artwork.

* Checking carefully, for colour, size, text, & quality before moving onto the next process.

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


HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT – THE GABLES NURSING HOME, SILSDEN

Position: Healthcare Assistant (NVQ level 3)

Hours: Flexible hours.

The Gables Nursing Home is committed to delivering high-quality care and support to our residents. We take pride in our caring environment and strive to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for everyone.

To apply or for more information, please contact Christine at christinemallinson6@gmail.com


EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR – THE RAILWAY CHILDREN PRESCHOOL-NURSERY, MENSTON

We have an amazing opportunity for a L3 Early Years Educator to join our amazing team.

The ideal candidate would love being outdoors and long to provide the most magical early years education.

Working 40 hours per week over 4 days.

The hourly rate is £12.44 per hour with additional employee benefits, including pension scheme, employee of the month and cinema tickets each month as a "thank you" from the company, these are just some of the many 'perks'.

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

For more information please contact Louise on 01943 873514 or office.therailwaychildren@gmail.com

Closing date: Friday 13 June 2025


CHILDCARE PRACTITIONERS – JOLLY TOTS PRE-SCHOOL NURSERY, BURLEY-IN-WHARFEDALE

Are you seeking a new challenge and a desire to have fun at work? Full time and part time vacancies available. Qualified to a minimum L3 essential.

If you are approachable, caring and passionate about giving all children the best start in life and interested in joining our team please ring or email for further details 01943 862727 info@jollytotspreschoolnursery.co.uk


MILK ROUNDSPERSON – COW AND CALF DAIRY, ILKLEY

A position is available for the right candidate to join our small, friendly team, this involves delivering to around 350 local addresses on your own (after training) through the early hours so you must be physically fit and be a confident driver with a full licence.

3 shifts per week are currently available starting at 00.01am Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

After training each shift should take less than 8 hours and is paid £120.00 per shift plus a quarterly bonus, statutory holidays, sick pay and company pension.

Please apply by email to accounts@candcdairy.co.uk


PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST – DR T J BUCKINGHAM OPTOMETRIST, ILKLEY

Receptionist required for local optometrist.

The position is a job share, 2½ days per week including Saturday mornings.

Would suit confident, dependable local individual with good communication skills and some computer experience.

Written applications please, to:

Dr. T. J. Buckingham,

Optometrist,

5, Church Street,

Ilkley LS29 9DR


RECEPTIONIST – THE CRAIGLANDS HOTEL, ILKLEY

Part time 24 hours – Need experience in hospitality and preferably reslynx.

Please email CV to gm@craiglands.co.uk


DUTY MANAGER – THE CRAIGLANDS HOTEL, ILKLEY

Full time – Need experience in hospitality – supervisory level.

Salary dependant on experience.

Please email CV to gm@craiglands.co.uk


HOUSEKEEPING ROOM ATTENDANT [WEEKEND] – THE CRAIGLANDS HOTEL, ILKLEY

Housekeeping room attendant required to work weekends, Saturday and Sunday.


HOUSEKEEPING ROOM ATTENDANT [WEEKDAY] – THE CRAIGLANDS HOTEL, ILKLEY

Housekeeping room attendant required to work Monday to Friday.


PART TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE ADVISER – BROOKE FINANCIAL, ILKLEY

Mon & Tue including 2 in 4 Saturday morning.

We have an exciting opportunity at our YBS Local Agency for a self-motivated team player who is passionate about delivering excellent service to our customers.

-Previous experience of working in customer-facing environment

-Good admin & PC skills

-Fantastic written and verbal communication skills

-GCSE Maths & English or equivalent

Financial services knowledge preferred but not essential:

Salary: £23,247 per annum (Pro Rata)

Please email your CV & covering letter: Brian.Beatson@theopenworkpartnership.com


PART TIME CHEF – BAR T’AT, ILKLEY

Responsible for running the kitchen 2 days of the week and ensuring high levels of cleanliness & preparation

Solo working

Rate of Pay: Negotiable

Start Date: Immediate


CLEANER – BAR T’AT, ILKLEY

Responsible for cleaning the Pub internally.

Monday - Friday

20 Hours a week

9AM - 11AM

Rate of Pay: NMW

Start Date: Immediate


BUTCHERY/CHARCUTERIE ASSISTANT – LISHMAN’S BUTCHERS, ILKLEY

This role is part of our Charcuterie team and will involve packing, slicing, labelling and preparing our Charcuterie products & customer orders.

It involves stock control, following hygiene standards and supporting our production teams when required.

You must be passionate about food, be physically strong, have a keen eye for detail & good time management. All training will be provided.

Tuesday to Thursday from 7am-4.30pm, £12.31 per hour.

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

Closing date: 31 May 2025


FT/PT WORKER – AVANTI COFFEE HOUSE, ILKLEY

We are currently looking to recruit a full/part time worker to join our team.

This position will suit a person who has experience working in a busy retail, restaurant, or coffee shop environment.

Barista/waiting experience is desired although training will be provided. Successful applicants will be required to have excellent customer service skills and be able to work as part of a team.

Weekend and bank holiday work will be required.

If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, email your CV to carl@avanticoffeehouse.co.uk or call into the shop for a chat.


AIRBNB/HOLIDAY LET HOUSEKEEPER AND MANAGER – SALT WORKS PROPERTY HOLIDAY LETS, ILKLEY

To look after a 1 bed flat in Ilkley. Someone reliable to clean, change the linen and get the flat ready for the next guests.

Approx 2 or 3 hours each time and between guests, maybe a couple of times a week, so depends on their length of stay. Between 11am and 3pm.

Ideally someone to have the key let tradesmen in for repairs etc. Excellent rates, we can negotiate depending on levels of responsibility.

Might suit a couple of people sharing the responsibility. Or a small cleaning/ housekeeping company.

Contact Michelle on 07747 782888


KITCHEN PORTER – SACHI’S RESTAURANT, BURLEY-IN-WHARFEDALE

Weekly 2/3 shifts, Tuesday to Sunday including weekends, 5 pm till 10 pm.

National minimum wages paid plus weekly share of Tips.

Previous experience is a plus but not necessary, we will provide training.

We are also looking for a Delivery Driver, 2/3 days in a week.

Interest candidates, please send your CV at sachisburley@gmail.com, alternatively call us on 01943 818265.


CAMPSITE ASSISTANT – MASONS CAMPSITE, APPLETREEWICK

Seasonal, Part-Time, flexible hours – weekends & holidays.

Join the team at Masons Campsite in the Yorkshire Dales! Roles include housekeeping, reception/shop, kitchen help (daytime & wood-fired pizza), and barista service.

Must be available from 22nd May (Spring Bank Week)

Pay based on age & experience, training provided, friendly outdoor setting.


PRIVATE HOUSEKEEPER – AINHAMS (PRIVATE HOME), APPLETREEWICK

We’re looking for a reliable, discreet, and detail-oriented Housekeeper to help manage the upkeep of a busy family home.

Hours: 10 hours per week (flexible days/times)

Key duties include:

General cleaning and tidying

Laundry and ironing

Changing bed linen

Deep cleaning (kitchen/bathrooms)

Occasional errands and light organisation

The ideal candidate will be trustworthy and self-motivated.

Competitive hourly rate based on experience

To apply please contact: georgina@masonscampsite.co.uk


DEPUTY PA/RECEPTIONIST – BDAT, GREENGATES

Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust is looking to appoint a Deputy PA / Receptionist to provide an efficient service to support the work of the Multi Academy Trust

The Deputy PA / Receptionist will provide a professional and comprehensive organisational and administrative support to the PA to the CEO and Office Manager and the Executive Team. This will include being involved in all aspects of the central Trust work.

Interview Date: Friday 6th June 2025

Closing Date: 9am Monday 2 June 2025


WEEKEND & SUMMER HOLIDAYS 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 along with general cleaning duties. Hourly rate of pay with additional service charge which can add upto £3.5 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


PART TIME MEMBER OF STAFF – LAVENDER LAUNDRY, ILKLEY

12 hours a week to include washing ironing and counter work.

 lease call Jackie on 01943 602121 for more information.


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

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

Tutors of French, Italian and Spanish particularly needed.

We also offer a wide range of hobbies courses and day workshops.

£26.25 per hour, two hours per class, casual employment from September 2025.

If you would like to join us email Pippa McPherson on mnp@princehenrys.co.uk


CARE PROFESSIONAL – HOME INSTEAD, ILKLEY

If you are a caring, adaptable, reliable and empathetic person, then become a Care Professional with Home Instead Ilkley.

We support our clients within their own homes in Ilkley and the surrounding areas.

You must have a passion for person centred care, even if this is a completely new career. You will need a driving licence and your own car.

Full training and on-going support. £12.60 - £14.00 hourly rate + travel time + milage.


KITCHEN SALES DESIGNER – HOWDENS, OTLEY

Join our team as a Kitchen Sales Designer.

We are looking for a sales driven, motivated team player with a can do attitude to join our team.

What we need from you:

Full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle

Proven track record in sales

Excellent communication and customer service abilities

What we offer:

Competitive salary and depot bonus scheme

40H contract

Exciting opportunities for professional development

Supportive and welcoming working environment

Email your CV leah.woodhead@howdens.com or call the depot on 01943 420000


CONTACT SOCIAL GROUP LEADER AND SUPPORT WORKER – CTI 2000, ILKLEY

Both Group Leader and Support Worker required to manage and support our Contact Social Group at Ilkley Baptist Church on Wednesdays 7-9pm during school term time from September 2025.

The group supports members who have learning disabilities with leisure activities in a safe social setting. Previous experience of supporting people with learning disabilities ideal with an understanding and commitment to inclusivity, safeguarding and disability awareness essential.

Group Leader £20 p/h, Support Worker £14p/h.

Closing date: Friday 6 June 2025


■■■ APPRENTICESHIPS ■■■


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 ■■■


SET DESIGNERS – ILKLEY PLAYHOUSE

Would you like to create the setting for a play?

We urgently need volunteers to help design our sets.

Some plays require detailed sets, others hardly any set at all. Working in collaboration with the director, you will decide what the set will be. You may prefer to make a scale model and/or draw a plan showing how it fits on the stage, and you can choose to be part of the building process too. Our working party and backstage teams will be on hand to offer lots of support.

If you are interested, then please contact David Keighley at: info@ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk


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 (& 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


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/


** Please mention 'ILKLEY CHAT' when applying for a position.

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

** Disclaimer: Job information has been provided by the employer, you should make all necessary checks before accepting a position. Free advice is available at www.acas.org.uk

** Employers are liable for the content in adverts submitted and are responsible in making sure all information is correct and does not break any discrimination laws, such as age, race, sex, disability, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief. Ilkley Chat accepts no responsibility


© Ilkley Chat 2025 – any shares on Facebook of this complete post is allowed, no part of this list may be copied without prior permission from Ilkley Chat admin.

© Copyright Ilkley Chat 2025

LH Banner Ilkley Chat.jpg
bottom of page