Job Description

Need some extra income but can't commit to fixed hours?

Join our friendly team as a Casual Hospitality & Catering Assistant at Field Studies Council Preston Montford.

Why join us?

Work flexibly - we'll offer you shifts as they come up, and you can choose to accept or decline based on your availability. It's the perfect way to fit work around your life.

Pay: circa 12.21 per hour Contract: Casual, hours offered as required during busy periods Location: Montford Bridge, Shrewsbury

Love where you work

We're all about getting people outdoors, providing high-quality learning, and encouraging positive wellbeing. Since 1943, Field Studies Council has created inspiring outdoor learning opportunities for all ages - from school children to adult learners - helping everyone connect with and care for the environment.

What you'll be doing

Housekeeping will be at the heart of your role, keeping our visitor spaces clean, tidy, and ready for guests. This includes:

Cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, and communal areas Preparing rooms for guests, including making beds, providing towels, and restocking tea/coffee facilities Ensuring public areas such as corridors and classrooms are neat, tidy, and well-presented

You may also be asked to support our catering team. This could involve:

Setting up the dining room for meals Assisting in the kitchen with food preparation and service Keeping the dining, kitchen, and tea/coffee areas clean and stocked

Our centre is always busy, so we value team members who are happy to help wherever they're needed.


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

Where you'll be working

Our Preston Montford centre sits in the heart of Shropshire on the River Severn, with beautiful views into Wales. The 12-hectare estate includes ponds, a wildflower meadow, an ancient orchard, a walled garden, and even a bee hotel - perfect for enjoying a breath of fresh air on your breaks.

We're looking for someone with:

A positive attitude and pride in your work The ability to work independently and as part of a team A flexible, adaptable approach A professional manner and great customer service skills An interest in Field Studies Council's aims and values

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 Preston Montford on a rolling basis


Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.



If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Arran Holdsworth at a.holdsworth@field-studies-council.org



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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