Are you looking for a part-time role where you can put your customer service skills and attention to detail to good use? Join our Environmental Education charity as a General Assistant, and help us to create a welcoming environment for our learners. Permanent contract – 6 hours per week - based on 2 hours per day, 3 days per week Salary equates to circa £11.44 per hour (rising to circa £12.21 per hour from April 2025) Excellent benefits – including life assurance and a health cash plan which you can use to help pay for routine health appointments 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 You will be responsible for ensuring our learning location is clean and tidy for our visitors. We will need you to take pride in your work, always maintaining excellent hygiene standards, whilst contributing to a friendly atmosphere. Our centre is always busy, so we are looking for someone that is willing to be flexible and happy to assist the team with additional duties if required. This may include supporting with administration tasks, grounds maintenance and assisting with repairs or decorating. Please refer to the vacancy pack on our website for further details on the full responsibilities of the role. The working pattern for this position will be based on 2 hours per day, 3 days per week. Ideally you will work Monday, Wednesday & Friday. However, for the right candidate we can be flexible and are willing to discuss preferred working hours if you are selected for interview. Where you’ll be based Set in South Buckinghamshire, within the Chiltern Hills AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), Amersham Field Centre is located within 30 hectares of mixed woodland, meadows and ponds which surround and conceal Amersham Substation. The centre has two classrooms plus a yurt for the summer months. Who we’re looking for 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 Jenny Lewis on 01494 721054 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 Amersham on a rolling basis Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.