Housekeeping Assistant
This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Join our friendly hospitality team and help us create a welcoming atmosphere for our guests.
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Permanent part time seasonal contract – based on average 20 hours per week during the core season only (normally February to October) each year.
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Salary equates to circa £12.71 per hour. The full-time equivalent salary is circa £24,785 per annum
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Excellent benefits – including life assurance and health and wellbeing support, see the full list below.
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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 benefits* to reward and support you while you work with us.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll be a key member of our Hospitality team and ensure our centre remains clean, comfortable, and welcoming for every visitor.
Your main responsibilities will include:
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Housekeeping duties, such as cleaning bedrooms and communal areas, maintaining hygiene standards throughout the centre, and assisting with laundry operations.
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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
Dale Fort sits high on the cliffs of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, with sweeping sea views and the Wales Coast Path just outside the door. It’s the kind of place where your day begins with salt air, seabirds overhead and the sound of waves against the rocks below. The centre’s 19th century fort setting adds a sense of history and adventure.
It’s a workplace that feels far removed from the usual hospitality environment. Here you’ll find a calm, scenic setting with nature all around you.
We ask that you have
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A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key
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A natural pride in the work you produce
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A flexible and adaptive approach able to perform using your own initiative both independently and as a team player
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A professional manner in all that you do
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An empathy with the aims and objectives of Field Studies Council
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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:
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Competitive salary
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Pro rata of 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
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Extra loyalty days dependent on length of service
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Life assurance 5 x your actual salary
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Health and Wellbeing Support App
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Second opinions from top doctors
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24hr Counselling Helpline Service
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Cycle to work and EV schemes
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Reward programme with discounts and cashback opportunities
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Flexible working options where roles permit
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Quality learning and development opportunities
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Michael Camm (Lead Housekeeper) on 01646 636205
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 Dale Fort
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
Gweler ein hysbyseb yn Gymraeg ar JobsinWales.com / See our advert in Welsh on JobsinWales.com
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 â chi cyn gynted â 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.
Kindly note, this role is known as a Hospitality & Catering Assistant internally.
The Company
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 Field Studies Council, 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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