Job Description

Need some extra income but can't commit to permanent hours? Work for us on a casual basis.

Enjoy having the flexibility to work casually, shifts will be offered as and when they arise. You can choose to accept or decline shifts based on your availability. You'll be paid circa 12.21 per hour worked.

Love where you work!

At the Field Studies Council we promise to get people outdoors, provide high quality learning and encourage positive wellbeing. We're all about creating outdoor learning experiences and opportunities that inspire everyone to be curious, knowledgeable, passionate and caring about the environment.


Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provide day and residential courses for all ages, from young children to retired adults, from schools and communities throughout the UK, reaching many others through our publications and community-based programmes.

What you'll be doing

As one of our Casual Hospitality & Catering Assistants your duties will be varied to include setting up the dining room for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service, working in the kitchen assisting with food preparation and serving food to our visitors.


Our centre is always busy, so we need casual team members that are happy to help wherever required. As part of this role, you could also be asked to help our housekeeping operations, with tasks such as cleaning and laundry.


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 Snowdonia National Park, 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

Sound like the role for you?

Come and be part of the team! We look forward to your application.



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.


Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.

Gellir darparu fersiwn Gymraeg o'n pecyn swyddi gwag hefyd ar gais. Anfonwch e-bost i recruitment@field-studies-council.org gyda'ch cais a byddwn yn anelu gysylltu a chi cyn gynted a phosibl.

A Welsh version of our vacancy pack can also be provided on request. Please email recruitment@field-studies-council.org your request and we will aim to get back to you as soon as possible.


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.

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