Housekeeper; Thurston Outdoor Education Centre, Coniston

Housekeeper

25 hours per week preferred, 10 hours minimum. Workplace location:
Thurston Outdoor Education Centre, Coniston, Cumbria.

Pay: £25,989 per annum pro rata (£13.47 per hour). A Market Forces Supplement is attached to this post. Permanent position.

Work pattern:
Flexible to cover the needs of the centre. Weekly hours will normally be worked over 10 days in a 14‑day period. Working pattern can be negotiated.

Thurston Outdoor Education Centre is set on the east of Coniston Lake (2 miles from Coniston Village) in the beautiful Lake District National park and owned and operated by South Tyneside Council.

You will be responsible for all activities of a domestic nature and ensuring they meet high standards of cleanliness and homeliness.

The role is not a residential position; accommodation may be discussed for a short-term arrangement.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jen Steventon, Head of Centre on  or
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• Up to 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, extending for 5 years of service (pro rata)
• Local government salary and pension
• Some flexibility in working hours
• Permanent contracts
• Wonderful team of colleagues
• Fantastic location to be working in
• Free, secure parking
• Meals (based on centre occupancy and working hours)
• Uniform
• Discounts on selected outdoor brands
• Training (in relevant areas of work including food hygiene, first aid, COSHH)
• Use of centre grounds/equipment (with permission and where suitably experienced)
• Free/discounted places for immediate family on summer holiday camps

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre‑employment checks.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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Closing date:
Noon, 5 January 2026. Shortlisting will take place on 9 January 2026. Interviews will take place at Thurston Outdoor Education Centre, Coniston, Cumbria on 22 January 2026.

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The HR Operations Team will not be available from 4.30pm Wednesday 24 December 2025 until 8.30am Monday 5 January 2026. Queries and applications will be dealt with on our return. Thank you.