Careers
WHY WE WORK FOR NAYC-ACUK
We are helping young people to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities as individuals and members of society.
We are committed to the Christian way of life and feel a sense of dedication to our job.
We seek to work as a team to set an example to the young people we serve and lead.
We believe in the power of faith to achieve more than we could ask or imagine.
The vision of Rev Harry Whittaker, Founder of NAYC & ACUK in 1961 has expanded to become the organisation we know today. A legacy that includes 200 youth groups, 2 purpose built Activity and Training Centres, Community Sports Facilities and a Leadership Training and Conference Centre.
Rev Harry Whittaker said ‘people matter more than things’.
Our success looks like:
Releasing potential in young people
Releasing potential in leaders
Releasing potential in staff and volunteers
CURRENT VACANCIES AT PIONEER CENTRE
SALES CO-ORDINATOR (Full Time)
Location: Pioneer Centre, Cleobury Mortimer, Kidderminster, DY14 8JG
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Description:
This is an exciting opportunity to be instrumental in the Sales growth and Administration of our bookings system.
The Pioneer Centre is an established Activity and Conference Centre providing services for Schools, Youth Groups, Faith Groups and Not for Profit Organisations.
The main purpose of this role:
- To process all enquiries, maintaining accurate records and use the agreed systems
- To research and contact new businesses relevant to the centre by telephone and email build relationships for new groups
- To support the bookings administrator, guest services and liaise with other departments to ensure clear communication of client requirements
- To work with the Marketing Team to help create relevant promotional material
Benefits include: Permanent role, training and personal development, 28 days holiday a year(including Bank Holidays), free car parking and access to our Employee Assistance programme.
This role is required all year and not just during school terms.
How to Apply
To view the full job description, please visit our website where it can be downloaded. If you’d like to apply for this fantastic opportunity, simply click ‘Apply Now’ (on our website) and complete our online application form.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Joseph Donovan at gm@pioneercentre.org.uk.
ACTIVITY INSTRUCTORS (Full Time)
Location: Pioneer Centre, Cleobury Mortimer, Kidderminster, DY14 8JG
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Type: Full-Time
Description:
We are recruiting for our instructor team here at the Pioneer Centre. This is a full-time position, 37.5 hrs/wk.
Would you like to be a part of a great team that is all about releasing potential in young people?
This role’s main objective is to deliver high-quality activities and facilitate learning experiences that help young people grow in confidence and become more resilient.
Some duties include:
- To instruct activity sessions and facilitated learning experiences for residential and day visitor groups
- To liaise with group leader to ensure that programs are encouraging growth in participants and hitting the desired aims
How to Apply
To view the full job description, please visit our website where it can be downloaded. If you’d like to apply for this fantastic opportunity, simply click ‘Apply Now’ (on our website) and complete our online application form.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact our team at jameskniffen@pioneercentre.org.uk.
ASSISTANT DINING ROOM MANAGER (Full Time 37.5hrs/week)
Location: Pioneer Centre, Cleobury Mortimer, Kidderminster, DY14 8JG
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (5 days out of 7, including some weekends)
Type: Full-Time
Shift Patterns: Two rotating shifts
How to Apply
To view the full job description, please visit our website where it can be downloaded. If you’d like to apply for this fantastic opportunity, simply click ‘Apply Now’ (on our website) and complete our online application form.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Angie Evans on 01299 271217 or email angieevans@pioneercentre.org.uk.
HOUSE TEAM MEMBER (18hrs)
We are recruiting for house team here at the Pioneer Centre. This is a part-time position, 18 hrs/wk.
What you do?
- Help ensure high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and appearance are maintained throughout our site.
- To assist on change over days, Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays 8.30am-3pm (open to flexibility).
What you get?
- Work time rota in advance.
- Work with a friendly and enthusiastic team.
- Evenings free.
- Further benefits included.
- Christmas Period off.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you would like to apply for this fantastic opportunity, click ‘apply now’ and fill in the application form.
For more information, please contact Sarah on SarahRusson@pioneercentre.org.uk or Tel.: 01299 271217.
CHEF/COOK (Full Time)
MAIN PURPOSE: To work as part of the kitchen team, helping to ensure the catering needs of the centre are met.
37.5 hrs per week (Shift and some weekend work, no late nights).
Some duties include:
- To prepare and cook meals as required by the Catering Manager.
- To help maintain the highest possible standards in the preparation, cooking and serving of food and dietary requirements.
- To help ensure a high level of kitchen hygiene and cleaning is maintained at all times.
- To adhere to health and safety regulations in all areas of work.
- To help ensure food is stored in the correct manner to avoid wastage.
- To assist in the completion of daily schedules or any special project as requested by the Catering Manager.
- To help ensure only ample food is produced to give guests and staff eligible for meals the correct portions.
- To assist in any other work that may be required to ensure the smooth running of the centre.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you would like to apply for this fantastic opportunity, click ‘apply now’ and fill in the application form.
For more information, please contact our team –please contact Angie Evans on 01299 271217 or email: angieevans@pioneercentre.org.uk
CHEF/COOK (Part Time)
MAIN PURPOSE: To work as part of the kitchen team, helping to ensure the catering needs of the centre are met.
15 hrs per week (Shift and some weekend work, no late nights).
Some duties include:
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- To prepare and cook meals as required by the Catering Manager.
- To help maintain the highest possible standards in the preparation, cooking and serving of food and dietary requirements.
- To help ensure a high level of kitchen hygiene and cleaning is maintained at all times.
- To adhere to health and safety regulations in all areas of work.
- To help ensure food is stored in the correct manner to avoid wastage.
- To assist in the completion of daily schedules or any special project as requested by the Catering Manager.
- To help ensure only ample food is produced to give guests and staff eligible for meals the correct portions.
- To assist in any other work that may be required to ensure the smooth running of the centre.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you would like to apply for this fantastic opportunity, click ‘apply now’ and fill in the application form.
For more information, please contact our team –please contact Angie Evans on 01299 271217 or email: angieevans@pioneercentre.org.uk
DINING ROOM ASSISTANT (Full Time 37.5hrs/week)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (5 days out of 7, including some weekends)
We are looking for a friendly and reliable Dining Room Assistant to join our team. Working in our busy 270-seater dining room, you will help with:
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Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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Re-setting the dining area between meals
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Assisting in the wash-up area
What we offer:
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No late-night shifts
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Rotas provided in advance
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A supportive and welcoming team environment
If you enjoy working with people and thrive in a busy setting, we’d love to hear from you!
HOW TO APPLY:
If you would like to apply for this fantastic opportunity, click ‘apply now’ and fill in the application form.
For more information, please contact our team –please contact Angie Evans on 01299 271217 or email: angieevans@pioneercentre.org.uk
CASUAL STAFF (Various Depts)
At Pioneer Centre there are always multiple of positions and possibilities that might be available. We are always seeking dedicated and hard working people who are enthusiastic about providing young people with a fantastic experience. This can be in helping maintain the facilities, ensuring a high quality service, serving in dining room, or cleaning. There maybe a range of work or departments that casual work and zero hour contracts could apply to, from maintenance, cleaning teams, serving and clearing in the dining room, kitchen food preparations, or activity instruction.
This is a zero-hour contract, and might include evenings, weekends and bank holidays as per casual work applied.
For more specific details about positions that may be currently available, please contact the Pioneer Centre.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you would like to apply for this fantastic opportunity, click ‘apply now’ and fill in the application form.
For more information, please contact us – T: 01299 271217 or E: gm@pioneercentre.org.uk
