Housekeeper - Cumbria
Thurston Outdoor Education Centre
Location: Coniston, Cumbria
Salary: £25,989 pa pr
Closes: 20/11/25
Housekeeper at Thurston Outdoor Education Centre
Housekeeper, 25 hpw preferred, 10 hours minimum
Workplace Location: Thurston Outdoor Education Centre, Coniston, Cumbria
£25,989 pa pro rata (£13.47ph). A Market Forces Supplement is attached to this post
Permanent
Work Pattern: Flexible to cover the needs of the centre. Weekly hours will normally be worked over 10 days in a 14 day period. Working pattern can be negotiated.
Thurston Outdoor Education Centre is set on the East of Coniston Lake (2 miles from Coniston Village), in the beautiful Lake District National park and owned and operated by South Tyneside Council.
We are a small and friendly team looking for someone to join us in the post of Housekeeper.
You will be responsible for all activities of a domestic nature and ensuring they meet high standards of cleanliness and homeliness.
Apply to join a high performing and passionate team in a magical location!
This post is not residential, accommodation, if needed can be discussed for a short term arrangement.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jen Steventon, Head of Centre on 01539441218 or [email protected]
We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere
Centre based benefits include;
- Up to 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, extending for 5 years service (pro rata)
- Local government salary and pension
- Some flexibility in working hours
- Permanent contracts
- Wonderful team of colleagues
- Fantastic location to be working in
- Free, secure parking
- Meals (based on centre occupancy and working hours)
- Uniform
- Discounts on selected outdoor brands
- Training (in relevant areas of work including food hygiene, first aid, COSHH)
- Use of centre grounds/equipment (with permission and where suitably experienced)
- Free/discounted places for immediate family on summer holiday camps
South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.
To view our Privacy Notice please visit: https://southtyneside.gov.uk/article/2780/Privacy-notice-for-job-applicants
To request an Application form (paper-based) please contact Jen Steventon, Head of Centre on 01539441218 or [email protected]
To find out more about this role and to apply on-line please visit https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/article/1013/View-all-job-vacancies or alternatively https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/
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Closing date: Noon, 20 November 2025
Shortlisting will take place on 24 November 2025
Interviews will take place at Thurston Outdoor Education Centre, Coniston, Cumbria on 9 / 10 December 2025