Job Description

Join our friendly hospitality team and help us create a welcoming atmosphere for our guests.

Permanent part time seasonal contract

- based on average 20 hours per week during the core season only (normally February to November) each year.

Salary equates to circa 12.21 per hour.

The full-time equivalent salary is circa 23,810 per annum

Excellent benefits

- including life assurance and health and wellbeing support, see the full list below.

Your new place of work is in a beautiful location, be surrounded by nature on your breaks.

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 benefitsto reward and support you while you work with us.

What you'll be doing

As one of our Hospitality & Catering Assistants, your role will ensure our centre remains clean, comfortable, and welcoming for every visitor.


Your main responsibilities will include:

Housekeeping duties, such as cleaning bedrooms and communal areas, maintaining hygiene standards throughout the centre, and assisting with laundry operations. Ensuring guest areas are well-presented, restocked, and ready for use at all times.

Other duties can include working in the kitchen assisting with food preparation and serving food to our visitors.

Our permanent seasonal contracts give you flexibility to follow other interests and pursuits over the winter months secure in the knowledge that you have a job to come back to.

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

Where you'll be based

Preston Montford is set in the heart of Shropshire's countryside, just outside Shrewsbury. It's the kind of place where your day begins with fresh air, open views and the peaceful rhythm of a rural landscape. Our 12-hectare estate is full of character, from semi-ancient woodland and wildflower meadows to ponds, orchards and quiet corners perfect for taking a breather.


It's a calm, scenic environment that feels far from the usual hospitality setting, with nature all around you.

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.

Your benefits whilst working with us will include:

Competitive salary Pro rata of 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays Extra loyalty days dependent on length of service Life assurance 5 x your salary Health and Wellbeing Support App Second opinions from top doctors 24hr Counselling Helpline Service Cycle to work and EV schemes Reward programme with discounts and cashback opportunities Flexible working options where roles permit Quality learning and development opportunities


If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Arran Holdsworth on 01743 852040

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.

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, including appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks


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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