Job Opportunities

Job Vacancies at Central Herts YMCA

We want to make a song and dance about our New Developmentat Countess Anne Hatfield

WHY DONT YOU JOIN US?

 

YMCA Central Herts has provided day nursery facilities in the Welwyn Garden City for over 15 years and currently provides care for over 100 children and their families.  We have also been operating after school, breakfast and holiday clubs for over 10 years in various locations across Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn and Hertford for nearly 250 children.

Our latest project is a new Childcare Centre in Hatfield at Countess Anne CE School. We therefore believe that this will be a truly great and rewarding new project for YMCA Central Herts. If you are interested in childcare places at YMCA Countess Anne or YMCA Welwyn Garden City please contact us on 01707 351406

 

Qualified Nursery Workers- £13,616 to £15,131pa

Full-time/part-time considered.  NVQ2/3 or equivalent. Previous experience of working with under 5’s.

Cook - £13,650.

This role will be responsible for the complete catering operation.

Benefits include investment in your personal development, a chance to volunteer for UK and Overseas projects, 25 days holiday, life assurance, stakeholder pension, subsidised childcare,  operate family friendly policies and flexible working, season ticket loans and an exceptionally warm and welcoming work atmosphere. 

All positions require the successful candidate to complete a CRB check.

For an application pack contact HR on 01707 351440 or email HR@centralhertsymca.org.uk   

Closing date for all positions is 12th September, 2008

 

Fundraising Manager

Joining us at an exciting time as we expand our activities into new areas you will be ready to ‘hit the ground running’, establishing and delivering a fundraising strategy to meet stretching income targets to resource our expanding work.

You will build on your proven track record in fundraising to deliver a broad programme to raise money from corporates and major donors – you will also relish the challenge of building a team of volunteers to support your fundraising activities.

If you are an ambitious and highly motivated fundraiser seeking to make a real difference in the lives of young people then we look forward to hearing from you.

Please forward your interest to Ruth Griffin, HR Manager by letter including your current role and salary.

Head of Finance

Due to the imminent retirement of our Head of Finance we are looking for their replacement with immediate affect.

Reporting to the CEO you will be responsible for the management and development of a small team of 3, all financial operations, treasury management, regulatory compliance and the financial strategy. The YMCA is entering an exciting period of growth and is looking for a qualified accountant to play a key role on our Senior Management Team.  Ideally, the individual will have up-to-date charitable accounting experience and a working knowledge of RSL accounts.  However, these are non essential and for the right candidate, able to demonstrate long-term potential, we can provide the necessary in-house training and development in order for you to fulfil this role effectively. 

You will also need to be able to demonstrate excellent inter-personal and leaderships skills.

 

NEW CENTRE OPENING HATFIELD

Looking for a New Opportunity in Child Care or know someone who is?

Centre Manager - Up to £28,000 p.a.

An exciting opportunity to lead the development of a childcare nursery, out of school provision and community facilities based in Hatfield. Initially the job will involve premises and team set up and development. Strong partnership working skills required and the ability to develop a range of children’s and family services.

Management and business development experience required. Ability to deliver high quality services and marketing to maximise potential and achieve sustainability.

Minimum qualification NVQ3 in childcare or equivalent.

Deputy Team Leader Nursery - £15,520 p.a.

Minimum qualification NVQ2, working towards Level 3 or equivalent.  Experience of working with under 5’s; self motivated, able to use own initiative, flexible in approach, experience of managing a small team.

Qualified Nursery Workers-£12,285 to £15,131p.a.

(depending on qualifications and experience)    Qualified to NVQ2/3 or equivalent. Previous experience of working with under 5’s.

Trainee Nursery Assistants - £11,695 p.a. 

Working with under 5’s the successful candidates need to be willing to study NVQ2.

Playworkers

from £6.00 per hour, permanent 16 hours per week.  To work with school aged children at after school clubs.  Necessary training and qualifications are provided. 

We are also looking for Playworkers to join Bank cover for holidays and absence.

Administration

Maternity Cover.  15 hours a week - Monday to Friday Mornings. Available immediately initially for 6 months.

Ideal candidate must be computer literate using current internal IT programmes (e.g. Futura) with strong administration; typing skills and a good telephone manner. Knowledge of mail merge would be an advantage but additional training can be given.

Working as part of a team or on own initiative.  

Maintenance

Maintenance Support Worker - £9.90 per hour. 25 hours per week .  We are looking for someone with all round building maintenance experience; e.g. painting, decorating, small plumbing/electrical work and gardening. 

The successful candidate should have carpentry skills to compliment our existing team.

 

For an application pack please call 01707 351440 or email HR@centralhertsymca.org.uk.

 

YMCA Central Herts is an equal opportunities employer.
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