We’re seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team and help support our charity’s mission of connecting people with nature. Permanent contract – average 30 hours per week Salary equates to circa £12.21 per hour Excellent benefits – including life assurance and a health cash plan (see the full list below). Your new place of work is in a beautiful location, be surrounded by nature on your breaks Love where you work Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provides day and residential outdoor education courses for all ages. We aim to create outstanding opportunities for everyone to learn about nature. We value each of our team members and understand that every role is vital to deliver our mission, so, we provide great benefits to reward and support you while you work with us. What you’ll be doing When you join our team as a General Assistant, each working day will be varied, depending on the needs of the centre. Therefore, you will be adaptable to the changing environment of our learning location and be happy to help where required. You will be helping our housekeeping operations, with tasks such as cleaning and laundry. In addition to assisting our catering team with setting up the dining room for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service. Other duties can include working in the kitchen assisting with food preparation and serving food to our visitors. As well as assisting with the maintenance of our centre and grounds. Please refer to the vacancy pack for further details on the full responsibilities of this role. Where you’ll be based Located next to Box Hill in Surrey, the Field Studies Council Juniper Hall centre has beautiful scenery and countryside surroundings yet is very easy to reach by car or public transport. Juniper Hall has two accommodation blocks and can accommodate a maximum of 130 guests. We are fortunate that our learning location has a variety of outdoor field sites in close proximity. This allows our visitors to study numerous subject matters including, grassland and woodland studies, urban and rural regeneration studies, fluvial studies, freshwater ecology, and coastal management. Who we’re looking for Experience in catering, hospitality, or maintenance is desirable but not essential, its more important to us that you have: A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key A natural pride in the work you produce A flexible and adaptive approach able to perform using your own initiative both independently and as a team player A professional manner in all that you do An empathy with the aims and objectives of Field Studies Council A committed and proactive approach to personal development; motivated to learn new skills and overcome new challenges Sound like the role for you? Come and be part of the team We look forward to your application. Your benefits whilst working with us will include: Financial - We offer competitive salaries, sick pay, pension schemes, life assurance 5 x your annual basic salary, pro rata of 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a further 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service. Health and Wellbeing - Eligible employees are automatically provided with a Health Cash Plan which you can use to help pay for routine health appointments as well as give you the ability to seek second opinions from top doctors We also provide our team members with access to a 24hr Counselling Helpline Service. Discounts – When you join the team you are also enrolled into our reward programme which gives you discounts on your favourite brands and opportunities to earn cash back on everyday purchases Additional benefits - We endeavour to offer flexible working options where roles permit and are committed to providing our employees with appropriate quality learning and development opportunities. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Sarah Wyper on 01306 734501 Applications will be considered on arrival We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Juniper Hall on a rolling basis Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email. The Company We want to create a world where everyone feels connected to the environment so they can enjoy the benefits it gives and make choices that help protect it. As an Investors in People charity, we realise that to achieve our vision we need diverse teams of staff who have a wide range of skills, a real passion for the work of the charity and pride in their role within it. No matter what role you perform at the FSC, everyone can make a difference and every role is vital to delivering our mission and vision… if this inspires you, we would love to hear from you. What we offer Training & development Free parking Retail discounts Family leave Flexible working Free refreshments Working at FSC gallery Previous Next Documents