The Field Studies Council Careers

20/08/2026

Do you have the skills and confidence to take the lead in maintaining a busy learning centre in a stunning natural setting?

We're recruiting for two Maintenance Officer opportunities at the Field Studies Council:

🌊 Slapton, Devon
🌳 Juniper Hall, Surrey Hills (optional accommodation available)

In these hands-on roles, you'll be responsible for maintaining buildings, grounds and essential site systems, helping to ensure our centres remain safe, welcoming and ready to deliver outstanding outdoor learning experiences.

💚 Take ownership of a varied maintenance role
💚 Help keep our centres safe, compliant and running smoothly
💚 Support thousands of learners to engage with the natural environment
💚 Enjoy excellent benefits and wellbeing support

If you have maintenance experience, enjoy practical problem-solving and want to work somewhere that makes a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

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29/07/2026

Could you be the next Centre Manager at one of our stunning residential outdoor education centres?

We’re recruiting two leaders to take responsibility for our centres at Preston Montford, near Shrewsbury, and Nettlecombe Court, near Taunton.

If you're passionate about people, education, hospitality, and creating meaningful experiences in beautiful locations, we'd love to hear from you.

🌿 Lead passionate, dedicated teams
🌿 Help people connect with nature
🌿 Support environmental learning for all

Successful candidates will report to Helen Robertson, our Operations Manager, who this year celebrates an incredible 25 years with Field Studies Council. Her wealth of experience, passion for outdoor learning, and deep understanding of our centres make this a fantastic opportunity to learn from an established leader in the sector.

Think this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for? Visit our careers page to find out more and apply today.

22/07/2026

📢 Calling all outdoor educators – earn up to £160/day!

We’re looking for freelance tutors to join the Field Studies Council’s Amersham centre in Buckinghamshire.

Help us deliver inspiring learning experiences in the beautiful Chilterns countryside.

We’d love to hear from you if you can confidently deliver:

🌱 Early years & Forest School sessions
📘 Primary Science & Geography and cross curricular programmes
🔬 Secondary Biology & Geography courses

You will have:

✅ Essential: Geography or Biology background
⭐ Desirable: outdoor activity leader skills & qualifications
⭐ Bonus: Forest School experience

Be part of our mission to inspire everyone to engage with and care for the environment.

Ready to join us? Send your CV to [email protected]

More info: www.field-studies-council.org/jobs-at-field-studies-council

07/07/2026

🎙️ What does the future of the workplace look like?
Tune in to hear our Chief Executive, Mark Castle and Policy Officer, Joy Blizzard, speaking on Radio Islam this afternoon about the rise of green careers, the growing demand for environmental skills, and how sustainability is shaping future job opportunities for young people.

Drawing on the Field Studies Council’s experience in environmental education and connecting people with nature, they will share insights into how young people can prepare for careers in the expanding green economy.

🌱 Listen from 4pm: https://buff.ly/95zlZH0

26/06/2026

We're looking for a Digital Learning & Publishing Manager to lead the team responsible for creating high-quality training courses, publications, and resources that inspire learners of all ages.

If you're a commercially minded leader with experience driving growth, building partnerships and developing high-performing teams, this is your opportunity to play a key role in the future of digital learning and natural history publishing at our national environmental education charity.

📍 Permanent, full-time
🏡 Flexible UK base with remote/home working welcomed
💷 £36,973 to £44,091 DOE + excellent benefits

Join us in creating outstanding opportunities that inspire everyone to engage with and care for the environment.

Apply here: https://shorturl.at/4COOo

This is an exciting opportunity to lead Field Studies Councils Digital Learning & Publishing unit. Youll develop strategy, build partnerships, grow income streams and lead a talented team delivering biodiversity training, digital learning and natural history publishing across the UK. Succe

16/06/2026

📢 We're hiring Tutors! 📢

Imagine spending your working days inspiring people to engage with and care for the environment, all while based in some of the UK's most remarkable outdoor learning locations.

Explore our latest Tutor opportunities and find your perfect setting for making a difference.

📍 Blencathra, Lake District
📍 Dale Fort, Pembrokeshire
📍 Epping Forest, London
📍 Margam Discovery Centre, South Wales
📍 Slapton Ley, Devon

The question is: where will you choose?

29/05/2026

Love practical work? Help us look after a beautiful centre surrounded by nature that inspires thousands of learners each year.

⭐ Full time permanent role
⭐ £26,302 per year + excellent benefits
⭐ Mix of repairs (using external contractors if necessary), safety checks and vehicle upkeep
⭐ Stunning countryside setting between Morecambe Bay and the Lake District

Apply now!

Do you have the skills and confidence to maintain a busy learning centre in a stunning natural setting? We’re looking for a proactive and capable Maintenance Officer to join our team at Field Studies Council Castle Head. Permanent full-time contract Average 37.5 hours per week - We

13/05/2026

Same mission. Different perspectives. Shared impact.

Whatever your generation, there’s a place for you at the Field Studies Council 💚

01/05/2026

Enjoy varied work and being part of a friendly team?

Nettlecombe Court is recruiting Casual Hospitality & Catering Assistants.

✔ £12.71/hr
✔ Pick up shifts when you want
✔ Work in a historic house surrounded by nature
✔ Help us create a welcoming environment for our guests

Apply now!

If you enjoy varied work, a friendly team, and the chance to spend your breaks surrounded by nature, this could be the perfect casual role for you.Field Studies Council Nettlecombe Court is seeking Casual Hospitality & Catering Assistants to support our busy outdoor learning centre in Williton.

01/05/2026

An apprenticeship is often the first step in a much bigger journey. At the Field Studies Council, many of our colleagues begin as Trainee Tutors and go on to build long, meaningful careers in outdoor learning, education and environmental engagement.

In this final part of our Apprenticeship Series, we spoke with Ana, who started as a Trainee Tutor and has since progressed through the organisation to her current role as a Regional Senior Tutor.

Read her story to discover how far an apprenticeship can take you - and the skills that stay with you along the way: https://buff.ly/PnuzJOA

The Field Studies Council Careers