Careers and Education
LAKE DISTRICT HOTELS ASSOCIATION
Location: Remote
Contract: approximately 2-3 days a week
Posted date: 03/01/22
The Lake District Hotel Association represents some of the finest and largest independent and branded properties in Cumbria. Cumbria’s visitor economy is hugely important to our way of life: the county hosts around 47 million tourists annually which sustains approximately 26% of the county’s working population and over 20% of our economy.
We are keen to promote the fabulous employment and career opportunities in hospitality and tourism. To do this we are looking to appoint an individual on a freelance basis who will represent members and develop strong links with schools and colleges in Cumbria.
This will include but is not limited to:
Developing and distributing careers information (majority will be digital)
Working with Inspira for Life and Cumbria Careers Hub to engage with secondary schools in Cumbria
Liaise with colleges to plan for the Catering T level launch in 2023
Develop a template work experience programme which will showcase the opportunities open to young people considering working in hospitality and tourism
Update and develop the careers information on LDHA Voice to include inspirational video case studies.
Work with members to develop an LDHA Hospitality Apprenticeship Programme to launch Spring 2022.
Work with the People Group Chairperson to support the People Group (HR representatives) to share best practice and gain support for the career programmes and activity.
How to apply:
If you would like to find out more about this opportunity please contact: Cath Dutton Cath@peoplejunction.co.uk
This is one of two great opportunities to support the LDHA on a freelance basis. The roles may be combined or delivered separately. View our Membership Support role.