Arvon Jobs
House Operations Manager, Lumb Bank, West Yorkshire
Job title: House Operations Manager
Reports to: Director, Lumb Bank
Location: Lumb Bank, Heptonstall, HX7 6DF
Hours: 18.75 hours per week
Salary: £13,250 p.a. (based on full-time equivalent salary of £26,500)
Start date: 1 June 2025
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 29 April, by 5pm
Interviews: Week commencing 12 May at Lumb Bank
This is an exciting opportunity to work for the UK’s leading creative writing charity in a stunning rural environment.
We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal and practical skills to take on the role of House Operations Manager. The House Operations Manager will be responsible for scheduling and managing the routine and cyclical maintenance operations of the buildings and facilities at Lumb Bank alongside being an integral part of the house hosting team to ensure the residential weeks and on site activities run smoothly. The role includes regular evening hosting of tutor and guest readings.
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House Manager, Lumb Bank, West Yorkshire
Job title: House Manager
Reports to: Catering House Manager, Lumb Bank
Location: Lumb Bank, Heptonstall, HX7 6DF
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £15,405 p.a. (based on full-time equivalent salary of £25,675)
Start date: 1 June 2025
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 29 April, by 5pm
Interviews: Week commencing 12 May at Lumb Bank
This is an exciting opportunity to work for the UK’s leading creative writing charity in a stunning rural environment.
We are looking for someone with catering experience and excellent interpersonal skills to take on the role of House Manager. The successful applicant will welcome and support tutors and visitors during creative writing retreats and courses. They will be responsible for preparing and serving meals while adhering to food hygiene regulations, washing up and cleaning after mealtimes. There will also be occasional hosting of evening readings.
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Relief House Manager, Lumb Bank, West Yorkshire
Job title: Relief House Manager x 2
Reports to: Catering House Manager, Lumb Bank
Location: Lumb Bank, Heptonstall, HX7 6DF
Hours: This is a zero-hours contract. Hours are variable, depending upon Arvon’s needs. You are not obliged to accept work on every occasion we offer it to you.
Start date: To be available from the beginning of June 2025
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 29 April, by 5pm
Interviews: Week commencing 12 May at Lumb Bank
This is an exciting opportunity to work for the UK’s leading creative writing charity in a stunning rural environment.
Purpose of the role: to assist in preparing meals and hosting tutors, students and visitors during Lumb Bank’s creative writing courses, covering as host for the evening readings with tutors and guests when required.
Downloads:
Information Pack
Application
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