Current Vacancies

We are a small team comprising a variety of part time roles.  Please find details of our current vacancies below.

For more information please email info@hwyca.co.uk

Temporary Caretaker Role (4 weeks cover, 10 hours per week)

We are looking for a temporary caretaker for a minimum of 4 weeks from 24th June.

£12.50 per hour. Temporary Cover – 4 weeks from Monday 24th June – Monday 23rd July. Approximately 10 hours per week – plus additional pre-arranged out of hours work if required.

Tasks will include:

  • Opening up the centre between 8.00am-9:00am
  • Opening and closing for evening and weekend bookings
  • Cleaning duties such as sweeping and mopping hard floors, emptying bins and recycling
  • Weekly fire alarm tests and health and safety checks.
  • Patrol gardens, field and car park, and dispose of any rubbish. Report any damage
  • Mow lawns and strim lawn edges as required
  • Check the outside of the building for any issues or damage
  • Setting up and clearing away tables for room bookings
  • Occasional DIY jobs including maintenance and day to day tasks as appropriate.

We are looking for someone who is friendly, reliable and able to work independently, to support the running of Oaken Grove Community Centre, for its customers and hirers. For more information please email the Community Services Manager at info@hwyca.co.uk.

Temporary Caretaker’s Job Description 2024.docx

Would suit someone who lives in the Haxby and Wigginton area.

Deadline for Applications – Monday 3rd June.

Interview date to be confirmed.

Fundraising Assistant (12 month contract, 6.5 hours per week)

£14.50 per hour, flexible, can involve some working from home.

We are seeking someone who is able to demonstrate a track record of being organised and working effectively independently and within a small team. Applicants should be able to independently research relevant funding opportunities for HWYCA, and draft initial funding applications, working closely with both HWYCA managers.

The role is 6.5 hours per week at a salary of £14.00 per hour, for an initial period of 12 months.

Tasks will include:

  • Seek and evaluate potential funding sources
  • Draft funding applications
  • Maintain and develop funding sources database for HWYCA
  • Plan and execute social media and online funding campaigns
  • Plan and implement fundraising events and activities with HWYCA managers
  • Promoting the bookable spaces at Oaken Grove Community Centre
  • Seek other opportunities for income generation

For more information please email the Community Services Manager at info@hwyca.co.uk.

Apply via Indeed by clicking here.

Fundraising Assistant – Job Description 2024.docx

Deadline for Applications – Monday 10th June.

Interview date to be confirmed.

Administration Assistant (3 hours per week)

£12.00 per hour, flexible, office based at Oaken Grove Community Centre.

We are looking for a part time administrator for 3 hours per week, who is organised and works effectively within a small team. We are seeking someone with strong attention to detail who is comfortable working with online systems.

Applicants should be able to plan and create engaging content for newsletters and social media, and ideally have experience and understanding of social media.

Knowledge of online content creation systems such as MailChimp and Canva desirable but not essential, however confidence when using online applications is required.

The role is for an initial six-month probationary period from July 2024 to January 2024, £12.00 per hour.

Tasks will include:

  • Minutes and Agenda for Trustees Meetings (one evening every two months)
  • Support with publicity (designing posters and social media posts)
  • Maintaining notice boards in the building
  • Keeping on top of party booking administration
  • Supporting the Community Services Manager with bookings and regular hirers

For more information please email the Community Services Manager at info@hwyca.co.uk.

Apply via Indeed by clicking here.

Admin Assistant – Job Description 2024.docx

Deadline for Applications – Monday 10th June.

Interview date to be confirmed.