Cleaner
This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Are you passionate about maintaining high standards and creating welcoming spaces?
Join us at the Field Studies Council, a leading environmental education charity, as a Cleaner at our Epping Forest learning location.
- Permanent Part time contract – based on average 15 hours per week (3 hours per day, Monday to Friday).
- Hours are flexible, ideally between 4:00pm and 7:00pm, with possible adjustments during school holidays.
- Salary equates to circa £12.21 per hour
- Enjoy great benefits including a health cash plan, life assurance, and discounts on major retailers.
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 every team member — from our educators to our cleaning staff — because everyone that works here plays a role in helping people connect with nature. That’s why we offer great benefits* to reward and support you while you’re with us.
What you’ll be doing
As our Cleaner, you play a vital role in ensuring our learning location is clean, tidy, and ready to inspire visitors. You'll help create a friendly, welcoming atmosphere while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness across our public areas, staff facilities, classrooms, and toilets.
You’ll be adaptable and happy to help where needed, which may occasionally include light general maintenance to support the smooth running of the centre.
No previous cleaning experience? No problem – full training and a supportive induction will be provided if you bring a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
Please refer to the vacancy pack for further details on the full responsibilities of this role.
Where you’ll be based
Field Studies Council Epping Forest is situated in the heart of Epping Forest, an area of around 2,400 hectares of wood-pasture stretching from Manor Park in East London to just north of Epping in Essex.
Two thirds of the Forest have been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Our purpose-built, accessible centre has six classrooms and associated facilities, with direct access to our outdoor teaching sites — including woodland, grassland, heath, and river.
Please note: Our centre is in a remote location and not easily accessible by public transport, so if you don’t drive, please consider how you would travel reliably to and from work before applying.
Who we’re looking for
You don’t need a long CV — we’re looking for someone reliable, friendly, and ready to take pride in their work. You'll have:
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A great work ethic where attitude counts as much as experience
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A natural pride in doing a good job
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A flexible and proactive approach — able to work independently and as part of a team
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A friendly, professional manner
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An interest in supporting our mission to help people connect with nature
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A willingness to learn and take on new challenges
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.
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Jo Vere on 020 8502 8500.
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 on a rolling basis
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.
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 FSC, 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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