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All charities are passionate about making a difference and Central YMCA is no different.

Central YMCA is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities, both in the provision of its services and in its capacity as an employer.

Job Vacancies and Volunteer Opportunities

Working with Central YMCA could provide you with the kind of fulfilling role that makes you happy to come to work in the morning.

We seek change in health attitudes and behaviour through advocacy, education and direct delivery. Tens of thousands of individuals engage with Central YMCA each year in helping the charity achieve its mission.

We wish to build upon our incredible history through the talent and dedication of our staff and volunteers, so read on to see if your skills and ambitions match current opportunities at Central YMCA.

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Volunteering Opportunities

There are lots of opportunities to contribute to the success of our charity by becoming a volunteer.

Formal training and qualifications are part of the charity’s volunteer programme, so if you are seeking rewarding work experience, with the opportunity to develop valuable skills, we may be able to help you.

As a Volunteer at the Central YMCA Club, you join a team over 200 individuals giving their time to help run what is central London’s largest health and fitness facility.

There are also opportunities to support One KX, our arts and health community centre in King’s Cross London.

To find out more about volunteering at One KX, click here

To register interest in all volunteering opportunities click here to complete the online form or email greatvolunteers@ymca.co.uk

Equal Opportunities

Central YMCA is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities, both in the provision of its services and in its capacity as an employer.

Current Vacancies

Customer Support Adviser

West end, London
£17,929 per annum
12 months fixed term contract

Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ) is a government approved exercise and fitness specific awarding body. CYQ evaluate and provide quality assurance to both national and international Centres for their suitability to offer a full range of qualifications to candidates.

To provide first class customer support to CYQ’s approved Centres in the form of telephone and email correspondence, as well as contribute to the day-to-day administrative duties of the Customer Support Team. The successful applicant should be an enthusiastic and confident individual who places the highest priority on excellent customer support. They should be comfortable with handling inbound and outbound customer contact and be passionate about improving customer satisfaction. As well as this, the successful applicant will be keen to learn and continually develop their knowledge of our full range of qualifications and services.

An experience of working within an office environment and following administrative processes is preferable, but of much greater importance is that we find a driven individual who is keen to help further improve our reputation for providing excellent customer service. An understanding of the role and responsibilities of an awarding body, and in particular CYQ’s remit, is also highly desirable.

Closing date:

Tue, 14/09/2010 - 10:00

Interviews:

to be confirmed

Maintenance Technician

£19,789 per annum
Full Time
Central London

Central YMCA comprises five component operations. Central YMCA Club; Central YMCA Qualifications; One K X; and Y Touring Theatre Company. They all operate directly through the Charity and YMCA Fitness Industry Training (YMCAfit) operates through a subsidiary charity, London Central YMCA Ltd. The Charity’s mission is delivered predominantly within health, fitness, education and creative arts sectors and is to “provide, inspiration, education and opportunities for health in mind, body and spirit”.

The Maintenance Technician will carry out any maintenance work in order to ensure the safe, efficient and continued operation of all of the Charity’s sites

The hours will be an average of 42hrs per week working a 3 week rota including 1 weekend, between the hours of 6am to 10.30pm with occasional scheduled night work.

You must have strong cross trade experience in the building/maintenance trade and have experience of dealing with a variety of contractors to ensure a high quality services. Excellent customer care is needed along with good organisational skills, good numeracy and literacy skills. The ability to work in a team on a shift pattern basis is required.

You can apply online now, or alternatively contact Vicky Baker for an application pack on greatstaff@ymca.co.uk or call Tel: 020 7343 1834.