Housekeeping Assistant

Join our hospitality team and support the work we do to help people connect with the natural world.

• Permanentcontractaverage30 hours per week from March to October and 15 hours per week from November to February each year.

• Starting salarycirca 24785per annumFTE

• Excellentbenefitsincluding life assurance (5x salary) healthand wellbeing support app28 days holiday plus bank holidays andextraloyalty days(full list below)

• Beautiful location enjoy breaks surrounded by nature

Love where you work!

At Field Studies Council our mission is to create outstanding opportunities that inspire everyone to engage with and care for the environment.

In this roleyoullplay a vital part in this mission by ensuring our spaces are clean comfortable and welcoming for every visitor. Your attention to detail helps create safe relaxing environments where learners of all ages can focus feel at home and fully immerse themselves in the natural world.

We value each of our team members and understand that every role is essential to what we do so we provide great benefits* to reward and support you while you work with us.

Whatyoullbe doing

Youllbe an important part of our Hospitality team helping to keep the centre running smoothly and ensuring visitors have a positive experience throughout their stay.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Housekeeping duties such as cleaning bedrooms and communal areasmaintaininghygiene standards throughout the centre andassistingwith laundry operations.

• Ensuring guest areas are wellpresented restocked and ready for useat all times.

• Other duties can include working in the kitchenassistingwith food preparation and serving food to our visitors.

Please refer to the vacancy pack for full details of the responsibilities of this role.

Whereyoullbe based

Juniper Hall is a 17th-century country house set in a peaceful wooded valley at the edge of Box Hill Surrey in an unspoilt area of the chalk North Downs. Surrounded by nature and rich in history it offersa truly uniqueworking environment.

Itsa friendly setting where great food warm hospitality and beautiful surroundings come together to create memorable experiences.

We ask that you have

• A great workethic 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 andobjectivesof Field Studies Council

• A committed and proactive approach to personal development; motivated to learn new skills and overcome new challenges

Sound like the role foryouCome and be part of the team! We look forward to your application.

* Your benefits whilst working with us will include:

• Pro rata of 28 days annual leave bank holidays

• 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service

• Life assurance 5 x your annual basic salary

• Health and Wellbeing Support Appfor you and eligible family members to access remote GP appointments mental health consultations physiotherapysessionsand financial & legal support

• 24-hour Counselling Helpline Service

• Cycle to work and EV schemes

• Discounts and cashback opportunities

• Flexible working options where roles permit

• Quality learning and development opportunities

Applications will be considered on arrival

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early ifwerein receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies CouncilJuniper Hall

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we expect all team members to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will only be confirmed following the successful completion of rigorous pre-employment checks includingappropriateDisclosureand Barring Service (DBS)checks

Kindlynotethis role is known as a Hospitality & Catering Assistant internally.

We want to create a world whereeveryone feels connected to the environmentso they can enjoy the benefits it gives and make choices that help protect it.

As an Investors in People charity we realise that to achieveour visionwe 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 Field Studies Council everyone can make a difference and every role is vital to delivering our mission and visionif this inspires you we would love to hear from you.