Housekeeper - Cumbria Outdoors - Cmb1555e

**Job details**:

- Job reference
- REQ00000017785
- Date posted
- 22/01/2025
- Application closing date
- 03/02/2025
- Location
- KESWICK
- Salary
- £25,584 - £25,992 per annum
- Package
- Blank
- Contractual hours
- 37
- Basis
- Blank

**Housekeeper - Cumbria Outdoors - CMB1555e**:

- Job description

**Salary**:£25,584 - £25,992 per annum

**Hours**:37

**Location**:Cumbria Outdoors - Hawse End Centre, Portinscale, Keswick, CA12 5UE

**Contract**:Permanent

**About us**

Cumberland Council is an ambitious and forward-thinking authority dedicated to shaping a better future for our communities. We are passionate about creating a vibrant future by addressing inequalities, creating thriving economies that work for our residents and protecting our environment.

At the core of our vision is a commitment to our people, with health and well-being being integral to everything we do, underscoring every initiative and ensuring we provide unparalleled support for all.

We can’t do it without you Come and embark on the journey to a vibrant future with us, where the work you do will make a real impact. Together, let's shape a community that's as dynamic and inclusive as our landscape. Be a part of the transformation

WeAreCumberland

**About this opportunity**

Are you ready to join a dynamic team that helps people of all ages and backgrounds experience the benefits of outdoor learning and adventure? Cumbria Outdoors is a thriving service within Traded Services, offering a wide range of outdoor activities and residential opportunities across three fantastic sites.

As part of our team, you’ll help organise and deliver efficient housekeeping services that meet Cumberland Council and Cumbria Outdoors' high standards. Working closely with the Housekeeping Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining a welcoming, safe, and clean environment for all our guests.

**What You’ll Do**:

- Assist in planning and delivering housekeeping services, including catering and cleaning, to ensure a seamless experience for all visitors.
- Ensure all services comply with legislative requirements, including health, safety, and hygiene standards.
- Gather and act on customer feedback to continually improve service delivery.
- Manage resources effectively, including stock control, ordering food, and consumable supplies from approved suppliers.
- Support service needs by working flexibly, including weekends and public holidays, as required.

**Why Join Us?**
This is your chance to be part of a service that inspires growth, confidence, and connection through the great outdoors. You’ll have the opportunity to work in a beautiful, rewarding environment while contributing to the success of a team that makes a real difference in people’s lives.

If you’re organised, proactive, and excited about providing exceptional service while helping others explore the outdoors, we’d love to hear from you
- Cumberland Council is proud to hold an Ofsted rating of 'Good’ for our Children’s Services, demonstrating our dedication and strong commitment to providing high-quality services for children and families. Ofsted recognised that staff unanimously report a ‘real buzz about working in Cumberland’ and that they feel ‘energised, valued and listened to’, observing that ‘leaders have established a strong Cumberland identity that staff can be proud of’._

Fundamentally, we are seeking individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change and shape a better future for our communities. Your commitment to these principles will be instrumental in delivering services that are vital to the well-being and prosperity of our residents.

**If this sounds like you, then please get in touch**

**Cumberland Council Staff Benefits**

Pay
- As a real living wage paying employer we offer competitive rates of pay
- Our pay scales are nationally agreed and come with a national annual pay review*
- A range of allowances to recognise times where you're available out of hours if we need you, or where you take on extra responsibilities beyond your role.
- In accordance with the National Joint Council for Local Government Services

Pension
- Opportunity to join a generous defined benefit pension scheme to secure your future (most employees are part of the Local Government Pension Scheme)
- Opportunity to boost your pension with Additional Pension Contributions which will increase your annual defined benefit amount
- Opportunity to build a defined contribution pot on the side of your defined benefit pension through Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise).

Holidays
- 25 days holiday per year when you start, rising to 31 days holiday per year after 5 years of service
- 8 public holidays
- The option to purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave and spread the cost over 12 months

Flexible Working
- Flexible working