Do you want to combine your customer service skills with a meaningful mission? Join us and support environmental education!
* Permanent part time contract – average 30 hours per week
* The full-time equivalent salary is circa £22,308 per annum, which equates to circa £11.44 per hour
* Effective 1 April 2025 the actual salary will increase to circa £19,048 annum (the full-time equivalent salary will be circa £23,810). This will equate to an hourly rate of circa £12.21
* Excellent benefits – including pro rata of 28 days leave + bank holidays, life assurance and a health cash plan + much more (see the full list below).
* Your new place of work is in a beautiful location, be surrounded by nature on your breaks.
* We have accommodation available, so you could relocate to Wales!
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
As one of our Hospitality & Catering Assistants your duties will be varied, our centre is always busy, so we need team members that are happy to help wherever 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.
Each week will be different, with no set shift pattern—you could be scheduled for a mix of early starts (from 7 AM) and later finishes (up to 8 PM). Some weekend and Bank Holiday shifts will also be part of the role. If you enjoy variety in your work schedule and can be flexible, we'd love to hear from you!
Please refer to the vacancy pack for further details on the full responsibilities of the role.
Where you’ll be based
The Rhyd-y-Creuau Field Centre is set in the beautiful, rugged landscape of the Eryri National Park (Snowdonia), yet close to secluded wooded valleys, rocky shores, beaches and traditional seaside resorts.
Our 2.2 hectare estate includes a football pitch, woodland, biodiversity garden, campfire area, teambuilding challenges, stream and ponds.
We are a short drive south from the A55 North Wales Expressway, making us easily accessible throughout the year from most areas. The nearest railway station is at Betws-y-Coed, which is a simple flat walk of around 1km.
We ask 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
Your benefits whilst working with us will include:
* Financial - We offer competitive salaries, sick pay, pension schemes, life assurance (5 x your basic annual 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 Shell Waters on 01690 710494
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 Rhyd-y-Creuau on a rolling basis
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.
Gellir darparu fersiwn Gymraeg o'n pecyn swyddi gwag hefyd ar gais. Anfonwch e-bost i gyda'ch cais a byddwn yn anelu gysylltu â chi cyn gynted â phosibl.
A Welsh version of our vacancy pack can also be provided on request. Please email your request and we will aim to get back to you as soon as possible.