Want a job that offers flexibility, variety, and a beautiful place to work? Join our friendly team as a Casual Hospitality & Catering Assistant at Field Studies Council Blencathra.

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.
- Enjoy varied work in a supportive team.

- Spend your working hours in one of the most inspiring landscapes in the Lake District.

- Pay: £12.71 per hour

- Location: Blencathra, Threlkeld, Keswick (CA12 4SG)

Love where you work

At the Field Studies Council, our mission is to create outstanding opportunities that inspire everyone to engage with and care for the environment.

Every role contributes to that mission. As a Casual Hospitality & Catering Assistant, you’ll help create a welcoming, comfortable setting that supports visitors as they learn, explore, and connect with nature.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll help keep our visitor spaces clean, tidy, and ready for guests. This includes:

- Cleaning and preparing bedrooms, bathrooms, and communal areas
- Making beds, replenishing towels, and restocking tea/coffee facilities
- Keeping public areas tidy, safe, and welcoming
- Setting up the dining room for mealtimes
- Supporting our kitchen team with food preparation and service
- Helping keep dining and refreshment areas clean and stocked

You’ll be part of a team that works together to keep the centre running smoothly, we value team members who are happy to help wherever they’re needed.

Where you’ll be working

At our Field Studies Council Blencathra Centre, every working day begins with breathtaking views across the Lake District. Perched on the slopes of Blencathra,



the centre welcomes thousands of visitors each year.

You’ll join a passionate, supportive team in a truly inspiring setting, where lunch breaks can mean a walk on the fellside and your work helps others connect with nature.

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 mission 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 Blencathra on a rolling basis

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 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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📌 Hospitality and Catering Assistant - Casual (Keswick)
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