Key Role Information

Salary
20406.00 - 21277.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
16/09/2022 12:00
Interview
23 September 2022
Start
30 September 2022
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
D
Department
Facilties
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
52.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

ABOUT THE COLLEGE 

Lakes College is a technical vocational Further Education College delivering education and training to full-time and part-time learners and apprentices to degree level. We have a vibrant campus in West Cumbria with state of the art vocational workshops and resources, including the National College for Nuclear Northern Hub.


Our mission and purpose are to:


 ‘Enable people to recognise and develop their potential’.


We are a people business and our mission applies as equally to our staff team as to our learners and employers’. We are a Good college and have ambition to be Outstanding by together developing our culture, standards and expectations. We encourage innovation, collaboration and reflection to lead to new ideas and methods. We gather, evaluate and use data to drive operational improvement.


ABOUT THE ROLE

You will supervise the day to day operations of the facilities and be part of the future development of programmes to meet the needs of college students, staff and the local community. 

 

You will have experience of delivering excellent customer service in the leisure/service industry and hold a level 2 sport or leisure qualification. A level 2 gym instructor qualification would be advantageous or a willingness to undertake.

 

Applicants must be willing to work towards a first aid qualification. Skills and experience of working in customer service/leisure service industry Previous supervisory and/or leadership experience would be a distinct advantage. A flexible approach and attitude is essential.

 

You will work on a rota basis including evenings and weekends.


WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU!

·        Generous annual leave – 29 days plus 8 days bank holiday plus 2 discretionary days (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service)

·        Automatic entry into the Local Government pension Scheme.

·        A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.

·        Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.

·        Free onsite parking.

·        Subsidised onsite restaurant.

·        A cycle scheme tech scheme and discounted gym membership.

·        Fantastic facilities to resource our ability to teach our students.

Qualifications

5 GCSE's or Equvalentessential
Pass
Level 2 Sport or Leisure Qualificationessential
Pass
Current First Aid qualification (or willing to work towards)essential
Pass
Level 2 Gym Instructordesirable
Pass

Skills

Experience

Recent and relevant industry experience in sectoressential
Previous supervisory and/or leadership experience

Personal Attributes

Committedessential
Dedicatedessential
Focusedessential
Demonstrates ability to work under pressure, prioritise and commit to strict deadlines whilst maintaining the quality of output essential
Ability to prioritise own work, multi-task and shift priorities essential

Personal Qualities

Work collaboratively and for the good of all essential

Relevant Skills

Act as a team player essential

About Us


Facilities Management

Andrew Sisson

Andrews1@lcwc.ac.uk

Hallwood Road
Workington
Cumbria
Cumbria
CA14 4JN

Safeguarding Information

Lakes College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.


Lakes College is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.