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Join
our team!

At Brathay, we know everyone has the capacity to do extraordinary things that can inspire and benefit others. This could be you too!

We are a charity with 100+ staff supporting our own income-generating social enterprise, all there to help fund our community youth programmes.

As well as career opportunities on the youth charity side, there are often exciting jobs available in training and development, programme delivery, business support, hospitality, venue maintenance, events management, marketing, administration, IT and more.

Please note: Vacancies must be applied for online via the links given, but do email us with if you have questions or want further info.

Current Vacancies

Join our Board of Trustees

We are seeking professionals, to strengthen the Board at a time of exciting change and challenge. People who are willing to accept ultimate responsibility for directing our affairs and can demonstrate a combination of intellect, communication and listening skills.

We are also specifically interested in those with experience in the following areas:

  • Hospitality - running multifunctional venues
  • Charity Children and Young People Services

Overview of Trustee duties

  • Ensure that the Trust operates in accordance with its Trust Deed and objectives
  • Promote the Trust and its charitable objectives
  • Support the operation of the Trust by making their particular experience and expertise available to the Chief Executive
  • Oversee the operation of the agreed plans during the financial year and hold the Chief Executive and their Leadership Team to account for the delivery of the agreed plans and targets
  • Agree the strategy and annual business plans and provide for the long term financial health of the Trust • Oversee compliance of Company Law and Charity Law, and meet the requirements of the Charity Commission
  • To safeguard the good name and values of the Trust • Act as an Ambassador for Brathay
  • Be an active member of the Trustee body in exercising its responsibilities and functions, and attend meetings faithfully

How to apply

Please submit a CV and cover letter addressed to the Chief Executive, Teresa Jennings. The letter should outline your motivations for wanting to join Brathay and be no more than two pages. Applications should be emailed to [email protected].

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Brathay 10in10 runner embracing (hugging) a supporter. The runner has their back to the camera, wearing a Brathay 10in10 t-shirt.
Brathay Hall and driveway
3 adults smiling as they row a boat. All wrapped up in warm clothing with life jackets. Two women at the front and a man towards the back. It looks like a cold a frosty morning, but they are having fun.

Families Key Worker

Full Time 35 hours per week | 12 months fixed-term contract
£23,000 | Bradford, West Yorkshire

Are you someone with previous experience working with families and young people. We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Families Team working on the Supported Families Programme.

As one of our Key Workers, you will develop and deliver a range of targeted Early Help services which will achieve and sustain positive outcomes for families.

To excel in this role, you'll have:

  • A relevant Level 3 qualification and/or equivalent experience
  • Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle
  • First Aid Qualification or willingness to work towards

Families Key Worker (Maternity Cover)

Full Time 35 hours per week | 6 months fixed-term contract
£23,000 | Bradford, West Yorkshire

We have an exciting opportunity for a Key Worker to join our established Families Team working on the Supported Families Programme. As one of our Key Workers, you will develop and deliver a range of targeted Early Help services which will achieve and sustain positive outcomes for families. 

To excel in this role, you'll have:

  • A relevant Level 3 qualification and/or equivalent experience
  • Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle
  • First Aid Qualification or willingness to work towards

Housekeeper/Cleaner

Full Time 40 hours per week | £22,755 | Ambleside

This role will focus mainly on ensuring excellent housekeeping standards in our guest accommodation and communal areas.

Our Guest Services team cover a wide range of duties, delivering an excellent service to all guests and visitors ensuring they have a great experience at Brathay.

To excel in this role, you'll have:

  • Evidence of previous experience relevant to the role
  • Excellent team working skills
  • Experience of working in a customer focused environment
  • Good time management skills 
We're hiring a Housekeeper or Cleaner. Location: Ambleside. Hours, 40 hours per week. Salary, £22,755 per annum.

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