Careers
WHY WE WORK FOR NAYC-ACUK
We are helping young people to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities as individuals and members of society.
We are committed to the Christian way of life and feel a sense of dedication to our job.
We seek to work as a team to set an example to the young people we serve and lead.
We believe in the power of faith to achieve more than we could ask or imagine.
The vision of Rev Harry Whittaker, Founder of NAYC & ACUK in 1961 has expanded to become the organisation we know today. A legacy that includes 200 youth groups, 2 purpose built Activity and Training Centres, Community Sports Facilities and a Leadership Training and Conference Centre.
Rev Harry Whittaker said ‘people matter more than things’.
Our success looks like:
Releasing potential in young people
Releasing potential in leaders
Releasing potential in staff and volunteers
CURRENT VACANCIES AT WHITEMOOR LAKES
HOSPITALITY TEAM MEMBER - PART TIME (Afternoon/ Evenings)
- 16 hrs per week, any 4 afternoons out of 7, including some weekend work, on a rota basis.
- Shift times are usually 4.00pm– 8.00pm, with Fridays sometimes being a little later, 5pm – 9pm.
- We are open to amending the start time to 5pm, and reducing the number of hours to 12, should this be more suitable for the right candidate.
Whitemoor Lakes, located near the village of Alrewas, close to Lichfield, Tamworth and Burton, is a busy residential activity centre, open all year round. We host a variety of groups from schools and youth groups to faith groups and charities. We are currently looking for experienced Hospitality Staff, with a can-do approach and a willingness to get stuck in to join our friendly Hospitality Team.
This role is predominately based within our busy dining room.
Tasks include:
- To help in preparing the dining room prior to guests arriving for meal service
- Assisting in serving guests their evening meal
- Helping to clear, wash up and re-set dining room after meal service.
- Looking after the tea and coffee refreshment stations.
- Assisting in cleaning the public toilets.
Please note: this role is predominately cleaning, wash-up, and preparation, with the exception of approximately one hour during meal service.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you would like to apply for this fantastic opportunity, click ‘apply now’ and fill in the application form.
For more information, please contact Barry – gm@whitemoorlakes.org.uk.
HOSPITALITY TEAM MEMBER (Casual/ Zero hours)
Whitemoor Lakes is a busy residential activity centre, open all year round.
We host a variety of groups from schools and youth groups to faith groups and charities. .
Due to our success, we are now looking to expand our friendly Hospitality Team.
We are now looking for casual staff to help within our busy Hospitality Team.
Our Hospitality team look after both our dining and accommodation operations.
Dining: Tasks include helping to set up the dining room prior to guests eating, assisting with serving guest meals during meal service and helping to clean and wash up after dinner service has taken place.
Accommodation: Tasks include making beds, hoovering, polishing, cleaning bathrooms etc.
This role is physical role due to the majority of our beds being bunk beds.
This role is perfect for a student looking for a few hours or someone who is looking to compliment an existing job.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you would like to apply for this fantastic opportunity, click ‘apply now’ and fill in the application form.
For more information, please contact Barry – gm@whitemoorlakes.org.uk.
HOSPITALITY TEAM EVENING SUPERVISOR (DINING) – PART TIME
22.5 hrs per week, any five days out of seven, on a rota basis (includes weekends, especially Saturdays, on a rota basis).
Shift times are 3.30pm – 8.00pm (Fridays maybe a little later, 4.30pm – 9pm).
Whitemoor Lakes is a busy residential activity centre, open all year round. We host a variety of groups from schools and youth groups to faith groups and charities.
Reporting to the Hospitality Team Manager, we are looking for an experienced dining / restaurant / catering supervisor, to help oversee the daily running of the dining room for evening meal service.
As a supervisor, you take the daily lead for running the shift, making sure your team are aware of what needs doing and when.
Although you will need to be hands-on, helping the team and getting involved in the daily tasks, as a supervisor, you also need the ability to stand back, and ensure all tasks are completed, and to a satisfactory level.
The role involves planning the evening shift ahead, staff briefings, greeting guests, assisting in serving guest meals, looking after special dietary requests (liaising with the kitchen), and ensuring the dining room is kept clean, hygienic and running in a smooth and orderly fashion.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you would like to apply for this fantastic opportunity, click ‘apply now’ and fill in the application form.
For more information, please contact Barry – gm@whitemoorlakes.org.uk.
Activity Instructor (Full-Time)
At Whitemoor Lakes, we have exciting opportunities for qualified Activity Instructors (full-time) to join our dedicated Activity Team.
The Whitemoor Lakes Centre is a residential and activity centre built with young people in mind and is built upon Christian principles. Our Organisation’s vision has always been to release potential in staff and young people.
The main purpose of this role:
To ensure delivery of activities and facilitate learning experiences in line with the organisation’s guidelines for the development of young people/and other bookings who are members of groups served by the centre.
The successful applicant will hold a Dinghy Instructor, Climbing Wall Instructor or a Paddle Sports Instructor qualification and have worked in an outdoor residential setting for at least at one year. Other qualifications will be an advantage.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you would like to apply for this fantastic opportunity, click ‘apply now’ and fill in the application form.
For more information, please contact Nicola – nicolawhiting@whitemoorlakes.org.uk
