Apprentice - Hospitality (based Thurston, Coniston, Cumbria)

North East Combined Authority; Dixon Ground; A distancia; GBP 9300 - 13.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Onsite accommodation (possible)

Meals provided

Uniform

Free parking

Training support

Descripción de la vacante

Thurston Outdoor Education Centre invites applications for an Apprentice in Hospitality. The role includes on- and off-the-job training through a Level 2 apprenticeship in partnership with Kendal College.

Based at Coniston, Cumbria, the post is a 37-hour week on a one-year fixed-term contract, with some weekend and evening work. Salary is £8.22 per hour with potential onsite accommodation and meals as part of the package.

Formación

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Maths and English Level 2 Functional Skills or GCSE (A*-C / 4-9) required.
• DBS disclosure and other pre-employment checks will be completed.

Educación

Maths and English Level 2 Functional Skills or GCSE (grade A*-C or 4-9)

Descripción del empleo

Apprentice In Hospitality – 37 hpw, 6 hours off the job training time included.

Workplace Location: Thurston Outdoor Education Centre, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AB

Rate of Pay: £8.22 per hour

One-year Fixed Term contract

Hours of work/ Work pattern: 37 hours per week over 5 days, including some weekend and evening work. Flexible to cover the needs of the centre. Working rota’s will be agreed in advance.

Thurston is a small local authority residential outdoor education centre based on the shore of Coniston Water in the Lake District National Park. The centre is 2 miles from the village of Coniston.

We are a friendly team seeking to appoint a motivated individual with the aptitude and ability to undertake a Level 2 apprentice programme, in partnership with Kendal College. The role involves both on and off the job training and gaining experience in the young people and schools residential hospitality sector.

Role Benefits:

• Learn and develop the necessary skills and experience to deliver safe, high-quality outdoor education and residential courses for children, young people and adults
• Gain a wide range of experience, working in variety of different areas and settings within an Outdoor Education
• Support to achieve a Level 3 apprentice in Outdoor Activity Instructor
• Funding towards National Governing Body courses
• 16 hour Outdoor First Aid Course
• Safeguarding Training
• In house training and development(in relevant areas of work including food hygiene, first aid, COSHH)
• Possible onsite accommodation availability
• Free, secure parking
• Meals (based on centre occupancy and working hours)
• Uniform
• Discounts on selected outdoor brands
• Use of centre grounds/equipment (with permission and where suitably experienced)
• Free/discounted places for immediate family on summer holiday camps
• Supportive team of colleagues
• Picturesque location to work.

Council Benefits

• 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.
• Possibility of permanent contracts on completion

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For this apprenticeship the following are required:

• 18 Years of age or older
• Maths andEnglish Level 2 Functional Skills or GCSE qualifications grade A* to C (or 4 to 9).
• ECHP: For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement the apprenticeships English and Maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3 and British Sign Language qualification are an alternative to English qualifications for whom this is their primary language.

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.

Closing date: Noon, 8 January 2027

Shortlisting will take place on 14 January 2027.

Interviews will take place at Thurston Outdoor Education Centre, Coniston, Cumbria in the week commencing 1 February 2027. With the aim to start beginning of March 2027