Do you enjoy helping people and delivering great service? Join us this summer and help us create memorable stays for our visitors at Castle Head. Fixed term: 27 April 2026 - 19 July 2026 Part time: average 24 hours per week (hours vary with demand) £12.96 - £13.75 per hour (£25,281 - £26,829 per annum FTE) Excellent benefits* (see full list below) Your new place of work is in a beautiful location, enjoy peaceful breaks surrounded by nature. 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 plays a vital part in making that happen. As a Summer Hospitality Team Member, you’ll help create the welcoming, comfortable environment that allows our visitors to relax, learn, and enjoy their stay. Your work ensures our centre runs smoothly and that every guest feels well looked after from the moment they arrive. We value the contribution each team member makes and provide excellent benefits to reward and support you throughout your time with us. What you’ll be doing Cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, and communal areas Preparing rooms for guests, including making beds, providing towels, and restocking tea/coffee facilities Ensuring public areas such as corridors and classrooms are neat, tidy, and well-presented Setting up the dining room for meals Assisting in the kitchen with food preparation and service Keeping the dining, kitchen, and tea/coffee areas clean and stocked Please refer to the vacancy pack on our website for further details on the full responsibilities of the role. Where you’ll be based Nestled in 20 hectares of south Cumbria countryside between Morecambe Bay and the Lake District, Castle Head is the perfect place to enjoy a breath of fresh air on your breaks. Surrounded by woodland, grassland, and riverside habitats, the centre accommodates up to 162 visitors and features lounges, a games room, campfire areas, classrooms, and a science lab—making it an inspiring place to work where nature and adventure are part of every day. What we’re looking for A positive attitude and strong work ethic Pride in doing a job well Flexibility and willingness to support the team Professionalism and reliability An interest in our mission to help people learn about nature Motivation to learn new skills If you’re ready for a summer role that’s rewarding, active, and set in stunning surroundings, we’d love to hear from you. * Your benefits whilst working with us will include: Pro rata of 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays Extra loyalty days dependent on length of service Life assurance 5 x your actual salary Health and Wellbeing Support App Second opinions from top doctors 24hr Counselling Helpline Service Cycle to work and EV schemes Reward programme with discounts and cashback opportunities Flexible working options where roles permit Quality learning and development opportunities If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Debra Stubbs (Lead Housekeeper) on 01539 538120 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 will take place at Field Studies Council Castle Head 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 Kindly note this role is called a Hospitality & Catering Assistant internally