Residential Centre Manager

Field Studies Council is one of the UK’s leading providers of outdoor environmental education. This is a great opportunity to join the Field Studies Council (FSC).

We now have a fantastic opportunity for a Manager to provide day to day management of Rhyd-y-creuau, one of our residential learning locations.

The role

This is a key operational and leadership role, working closely with the Head of Group (Group) and Group Operations Manager (Group) in which you will manage and recruit staff and ensure that all users have a high quality experience by providing a high level of customer service.

You will take an active role in ensuring the excellent reputation of Rhyd-y-creuau for delivering high quality professional, amateur interest, individual and family courses, university and school courses are maintained and further developed.

About you

We are looking for proven ability of managing a key function such as Education, Site Management, Hospitality or Sales along with experience of working in an education environment and / or similar residential centre. You will be a strong people manager who can demonstrate effective leadership skills and have experience of leading customer focused service delivery.

An ILM 5 /HNC/HND/NVQ Level 4 or Degree (or equivalent) in a related subject would be beneficial and you are required to hold a full UK Driving Licence for use in the UK.

The location

Rhyd-y-creuau is set in the beautiful, rugged landscape of the Snowdonia National Park, yet close to secluded wooded valleys, rocky shores, beaches and traditional seaside resorts. The 2.2 hectare estate includes a football pitch, woodland, biodiversity garden, campfire area, teambuilding challenges, stream and ponds.

For further information and tour of Rhyd-y-creuau please click here

About us

The Field Studies Council follows a recruitment and selection process that is applied fairly, consistently, and without favour or prejudice, and which promotes a working environment in which diversity is recognised, valued and encouraged.

We want to create a world where everyone feels connected to the environment, so that they can enjoy the benefits it gives and makes choices that help protect it – especially now when our planet is facing issues such as climate change and loss of biodiversity.

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 a pride in their role within it. No matter what role you perform, 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.

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is Monday 4th January 2021

APPLICATIONS

Interviews are scheduled to take place virtually on Thursday 7th January 2021