Vacancy at Brathay Trust
General Assistant
Salary
£ 26977.60
Ambleside
Vacancy listed
21/08/2026
Application deadline
11/09/2026
Details
GENERAL ASSISTANT
Full time | 40 hours per week | £26,977.60 | Ambleside
Join Our Guest Services Team
Are you a friendly, proactive individual who enjoys working with people and takes pride in maintaining high standards? We're looking for a General Assistant to join our team and play a key role in delivering an outstanding experience for our guests, customers and clients.
Are you a friendly, proactive individual who enjoys working with people and takes pride in maintaining high standards? We're looking for a General Assistant to join our team and play a key role in delivering an outstanding experience for our guests, customers and clients.
This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll support the day-to-day running of our venue by assisting across housekeeping, food and beverage services, and front-of-house operations. Whether you're welcoming guests, serving meals, preparing event spaces or ensuring our facilities are spotless, you'll be helping to create exceptional experiences for everyone who visits Brathay.
Based on the beautiful shores of Lake Windermere in the heart of the Lake District, Brathay is a children's charity dedicated to helping young people build confidence, resilience and the skills they need to thrive. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a stunning location while supporting an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and young people.
Based on the beautiful shores of Lake Windermere in the heart of the Lake District, Brathay is a children's charity dedicated to helping young people build confidence, resilience and the skills they need to thrive. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a stunning location while supporting an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and young people.
Key Responsibilities:
- Completing the full range of cleaning and turnaround tasks throughout all areas of the Brathay site.
- Ensure guest areas, meeting spaces and facilities remain clean, safe and welcoming.
- Assisting in the running of events, providing food and beverage services to clients
What We're Looking For
Essential Skills and Experience
- Experience relevant to the role.
- Experience working with members of the public.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Friendly, professional and approachable manner.
- Strong teamwork skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Please note: role may involve both weekend working and evening working.
Why Join Brathay?
At Brathay, we're passionate about creating positive experiences for our guests and supporting our staff to succeed. You'll become part of a welcoming and supportive team, working in a beautiful environment where your contribution makes a real difference every day.
Did we mention? Brathay Trust has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in the Charity and Not-for-Profit sector by Great Place to Work – so why not join us?
Did we mention? Brathay Trust has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in the Charity and Not-for-Profit sector by Great Place to Work – so why not join us?
Benefits
At Brathay, we know everyone has the capacity to do extraordinary things that can inspire and benefit others. This could be you too!
- Health Cash Plan
- 30 days paid annual holiday entitlement (plus bank holidays)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life assurance
- Refer a friend scheme
- Meals provided
- Uniform provided
Notes
Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment:
For the safeguarding of children and young people, the successful candidate agrees to mandatory checks being carried out with the Disclosure and Barring Service at the appropriate level for their role.