If you enjoy varied work, a friendly team, and the chance to spend your breaks surrounded by nature, this could be the perfect part time role for you.
Field Studies Council Bishops Wood is seeking an Administrator to support our busy outdoor learning centre.
1. Permanent contract
2. Salary equates to circa £13.49 per hour
3. Excellent benefits including a Health and Wellbeing Support App for you and eligible family members to access remote GP appointments, mental health consultations, physio, financial and legal support
4. The role averages 16 hours per week, generally worked as 4 hours a day over 4 days.
5. Some flexibility will be required, with hours increasing in busy weeks and reducing in quieter weeks according to business demand.
Work with purpose
At the Field Studies Council our mission is to create outstanding opportunities that inspire everyone to engage with and care for the environment. We promise to get people outdoors, provide high quality learning and encourage positive wellbeing.
In this role, you’ll play an important part in supporting the day-to-day operations of our learning location and help us create a welcoming experience for the schools and groups who visit us.
What you’ll be doing
6. Acting as the first point of contact for customer enquiries by phone and email, always delivering professional and friendly service
7. Managing course bookings and maintaining accurate, up-to-date records in our booking systems
8. Providing general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the office and wider team
9. Assisting with the promotion of our programmes to customers, stakeholders, and partners
10. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the centre and supporting nearby locations when needed
Where you’ll be based
Field Studies Council Bishops Wood is an established day centre surrounded by beautiful ancient woodland. The sustainably designed centre building, large wildlife pond and creative outdoor learning spaces with willow and wood sculptures make it a genuinely inspiring place to work and learn. It is a setting where nature, creativity and education come together every day.
Bring your strengths
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
11. Have experience in an administrative or customer-facing role
12. Are highly organised with strong attention to detail
13. Communicate clearly and confidently with a range of people
14. Care about learning, the environment, teamwork, and great service
Your benefits whilst working with us will include:
15. Pro rata of 28 days annual leave + bank holidays + 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service
16. Life assurance 5 x your annual basic salary
17. Health and Wellbeing Support App
18. Cycle to work and EV schemes
19. Discounts and cashback opportunities
20. Flexible working options where roles permit
21. Quality learning and development opportunities
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Vicki Wood on 01299 250513
Apply now! The closing date for applications is 10th May 2026.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will take place at Field Studies Council Bishops Wood on 21st and 22nd May 2026.
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