Job Vacancies in and around Keswick the Lake District

Looking for a new start or a change of career? Keswick, in the Lake District, is a fantastic place to live and work with a wide range of activities for your time out. If you don't already live in the area some jobs offer live-in accommodation.

Keswick Cottages

Company description

Book Local is a Holiday letting and management agency with customer service at the forefront of our business.

Job description

Cleaner required for 4* self catering cottages in and around Keswick. No qualifications are required as full training will be provided.

This is a self employed position and you are required to do your own laundry.

Change over days are Friday, Saturday & Monday.

Salary: £15 - 17 per hour plus extra for laundering linen and towels

Contact

Phone: 017687 80088

Email: [email protected]

Theatre by the Lake 

Administration Assistant

Closing date: Fri 25 Apr
We’re looking for a friendly and highly organised Administration Assistant to provide support across our theatre.

This part-time role offers variety and the chance to work closely with multiple teams across the organisation, including production, marketing, community development and operations. We’re looking for someone with strong organisational skills and a proactive attitude, who is comfortable juggling multiple tasks at the same time.

If you would like an informal and confidential conversation about the role prior to applying please let us know by contacting [email protected]

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Friday, 25 April 2025

Terms and conditions

  • Salary – £15,725 (£26,208 Full Time Equivalent)
  • Hours – 24 hours per week worked over a minimum of 3 days. We’re open to working these over 5 days if preferred.
  • Type of Contract – Permanent
  • Holiday Entitlement – 31 Days per annum (including Bank Holidays) plus Christmas Day, pro rata
  • Pension – 5% Employee Pension Contribution and 3% Employer Pension Contribution

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Theatre by the Lake

Facilities & Maintenance Manager

Closing date: Tue 29 Apr
We're looking for a Facilities & Maintenance Manager to join our Operations teams taking responsibility for the upkeep of our premises, plant and utilities.

You’ll have previous facilities management experience, ideally in a public venue along with a relevant Health and Safety Qualification as you’ll also oversee the day to day management of our health and safety.

If you would like an informal and confidential conversation about the role prior to applying please let us know by contacting Amanda Leader at [email protected].

Closing Date
The closing date for application is 5.00pm on Wednesday 29th April 2025

Terms and conditions
• Salary – £31,340
• Hours – 40 hours – over either 4 or 5 days Monday to Friday.
• Type of Contract – Permanent
• Holiday Entitlement – 31 Days per annum (including Bank Holidays) plus Christmas Day
• Pension – 5% Employee Pension contribution and 3% Employer Pension Contribution

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Theatre by the Lake 

Head of Marketing and Communications

Closing date: Mon 28 Apr

We’re looking for a senior arts marketing and communications professional to help us tell our extraordinary story, connect with audiences, increase our reach and maximise ticket revenue.

This is an exciting time to join Theatre by the Lake, as we continue to develop our artistic vision as Cumbria’s producing theatre with renewed focus. We have recently undergone a major rebrand, revitalising and repositioning the way we present ourselves externally. We are growing our audience base and strengthening our ties into the local community.The Head of Marketing and Communications will play a pivotal role in implementing our emerging brand and audience strategies. They will shape our public profile and celebrate our impact. Adopting a data-informed and dynamic approach to Marketing, they will increase our understanding of audience behaviour to develop customer relationships and drive sales.

As Head of Department, they will lead, inspire and develop a passionate team, and make a significant contribution to wider organisational culture and success as a member of the Senior Management Team.

If you would like an informal and confidential conversation about the role prior to applying please let us know by contacting Simon Stephens at [email protected]

Interviews:
Round one (online): 7 May 2025
Round two (in-person Keswick): 15 May 2025

Terms and Conditions:
Salary – £41,000
Hours – Full time 40 hours
Type of Contract – Permanent
Holiday Entitlement – 31 Days per annum (including Bank Holidays) plus Christmas Day
Pension – 5% Employee Pension contribution and 3% Employer Pension Contribution

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Keswick Cottages 

Cottage Holiday Cleaners 

There are several positions available 

to find out more and how to apply 

Contact [email protected]