Careers with YMCA Lakeside outdoor education providers

It’s more than a job at Lakeside

At YMCA Lakeside we provide high quality residential and day experiences to over 12,000 people each year. When our customers visit Lakeside they overcome challenges, defeat fear, develop relationships and build the skills and character traits that serve them throughout life.

We’re a happy and hard-working team with a focus on delivering enjoyable and challenging programmes that change young people’s lives for the better. Based on the south western shores of Lake Windermere, in 100 acres of private woodland, we provide high-quality outdoor adventure holidays and development programmes for schools, youth groups and corporate clients and families.

We make the most of our natural location, offering more than 50 water and land-based activities ranging from sailing and kayaking to fell walking and abseiling. If you’re interested in joining us for the season or if you’re looking for a career at Lakeside, please browse our current vacancies.

Current Vacancies

Are you inspired and want to play an important role in changing people’s lives be a part in creating inspirational pathways and opportunities, opening doors, and welcoming all to get involved and make a positive difference. Working for us means helping children, young people, and adults of all levels of ability and from all walks of life, to reach their full potential. You’ll be working for a well-established team who work in multiple fields including Young People, Outdoor Education, Physical Activity, Housing, and our own workforce.

Housekeeper: YMCA Lakeside
Full-Time – 37.5 hours per week; Permanent
£26,121.00 per annum
Job Reference – 856LAKE
YMCA Lakeside is a very busy and highly respected Outdoor Education Residential Centre. Based in the Southern Lake District, we welcome more than 7000 annual visitors. Our housekeeping team are responsible for ensuring our guest facilities are always prepared and maintained for our guests.
As a Housekeeper what does the role entail:
We are looking for a hardworking, professional, and self-driven individual who brings passion to their work. The role requires someone who enjoys independence, values client care and maintains excellent standards.
Your day will consist of …
Work as part of the house team under the direction of the Head Housekeeper/Operations Services Manager
Carry out general cleaning duties, preparation and changeover of client accommodation
Clean facilities, public areas and meeting rooms as required, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout
Report any damage to soft furnishings, paint work etc. to Maintenance/Operations Services Manager
Assist in cleaning and preparation of staff accommodation
Report any equipment replacement requirement i.e. light bulbs etc. to Maintenance Team
To assist with general maintenance of public and staff areas, with regard to soft furnishings etc.
Adhere to all Health and Safety requirements of the job and the Centre as indicated by the Centre Policies and Procedures. Read and accept all risk assessments of equipment
This job is for you, if…
You have previous cleaning experience in a domestic or workplace setting.
You have a good standard of education to G.C.S.E level or equivalent, with grade C or above – or equivalent in Mathematics and English.
You have good communication skills both written and verbal.
You have great attention to detail and take pride in delivering a quality cleaning service.
You are a confident team worker who can work on their own initiative or work as part of a team.
You can work unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends.
Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
What We Offer
28 days annual leave (pro rata, including Bank Holidays)
A supportive and flexible working environment
Opportunities for development and progression
The chance to shape and grow a role with real impact
A role where no two days are the same
Closing date for the role is Tuesday 15th September 2026 by 9:00am. Applications submitted and/or received after this time will not be considered; please quote Ref: 856LAKE

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to contact candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage. If you have not been contacted within 14 working days of the closing date, then please presume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
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