Admin Assistant

Admin Assistant

Field Studies Council Preston Montford, Montford Bridge, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

£10.45 to £11.09 per hour, dependent on experience

Plus, excellent benefits! *

20 hours per week / Permanent Contract

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

Your role will be to ensure a proactive and professional administrative support service is delivered to both external customers and internal colleagues and teams.

The day-to-day duties are varied and will include taking the centre bookings, processing financial transactions, and keeping accurate records for the centre.

As the first point of contact for customers visiting, phoning, and emailing our centre, you will be committed to delivering the highest level of customer service and care, taking pride in you all you do.

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

Who we’re looking for

You will have some experience of working in a busy office environment in an administrative role. In addition to:

• 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

Where you’ll be based

Field Studies Council Preston Montford opened as an outdoor education centre in 1957. Since then, it has been developed a reputation for high quality learning in Biology and Geography for the widest range of learners, from pre-school to master’s level.

Our learning centre is situated in the heart of Shropshire on the banks of the river Severn with views into Wales. The 12-hectare estate is managed to provide a rich range of habitats, including ponds, a wildflower meadow, ancient orchard, the remains of a walled garden and even a Bee hotel!

Do you want to be surrounded by nature on your lunch break? This is the role for you! Come and be part of the team! We look forward to your application.

• Benefits:

• Holidays – pro rata of 28 days + bank holidays + a further 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service
• Pension
• Sick Pay
• 24hr Counselling Helpline Service
• Life Assurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Training & Development
• Happy to talk flexible working!
• Staff discounts

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Liz Wilcox on 01743 852040

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 12 midnight on 23 April 2023

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 Friday 28th April 2023

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by telephone and/or email.