Administrator

Do you have experience in an administrative role and a passion for helping others?

Join us at Field Studies Council Castle Head and play a vital part in helping people connect with nature and learn about the environment.

• Permanent part time contract average 20 hours per week, ideally worked on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the centre.
• Starting salary is £25,267 per annum FTE (actual salary is £13,475 per annum)
• Excellent benefits including life assurance and a health cash plan (see full list below)
• Your new place of work is in a beautiful location, be surrounded by nature on your breaks
• The exact work pattern can be discussed further if you are successful in being invited to interview.

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

As our Administrator, you ll be the friendly first point of contact for our visitors. Whether it s answering calls, replying to emails, or welcoming guests with a smile.

You ll keep things running smoothly behind the scenes too, helping with bookings, organising paperwork, and making sure the right information gets to the right people.

No two days are the same one moment you might be updating records, the next you could be assisting with promoting the work of the learning location and its programmes to potential customers.

If you re organised, people-focused, and enjoy variety, this could be the perfect role for you.

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

Where you ll be based

Field Studies Council Castle Head is our dedicated outdoor activity and learning hub at the southern gateway to the Lake District National Park. Nestled within 20 hectares of private woodland and gardens, this historic Georgian house offers a truly unique place to work surrounded by nature and inspiring landscapes that make every day feel different.

Situated between the scenic coast of Morecambe Bay and the peaks of the southern Lake District, Castle Head provides the perfect setting for outdoor learning and adventure. It s easy to reach by road and rail, yet once you arrive, it feels like a real escape a place where you can be part of something meaningful, helping others connect with the natural world.

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team who care about what they do and where they work.

We d love to hear from you if you have:

• Great attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Confidence using standard office software and databases
• A friendly and professional approach to communicating by phone, email, and in person
• A positive, flexible attitude and a willingness to learn new systems

It would also be an advantage if you ve used cloud-based systems, CRM databases, or hold an administrative qualification but full training will be provided.

Does this 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:

• Financial - We offer competitive salaries, sick pay, pension schemes, life assurance 5 x your annual basic salary, pro rata of 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a further 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service.
• Health and Wellbeing - Eligible employees are automatically provided with a Health Cash Plan which you can use to help pay for routine health appointments as well as give you the ability to seek second opinions from top doctors! We also provide our team members with access to a 24hr Counselling Helpline Service.
• Discounts When you join the team you are also enrolled into our reward programme which gives you discounts on your favourite brands and opportunities to earn cash back on everyday purchases!
• Additional benefits - We endeavour to offer flexible working options where roles permit and are committed to providing our employees with appropriate quality learning and development opportunities.

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 7th November 2025.

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 Castle Head.

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