Do you have the skills and confidence to take the lead in maintaining 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 Juniper Hall.
Permanent contract – average 37.5 hours per week
Weekly hours may vary, with more during busy periods and fewer in quieter weeks.
Starting salary is £27,912 per annum + excellent benefits – including life assurance 5 x your salary and health and wellbeing support.
Work in a place where your breaks come with fresh air and birdsong. Here, nature is part of everyday life.
Optional accommodation available - relocate to a stunning location in Surrey for this opportunity!
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.
Every role plays a vital part in making that happen. As Maintenance Officer, your work ensures our centre remains safe, welcoming ready to deliver outstanding outdoor learning experiences.
We value the contribution each team member makes and provide excellent benefits to reward and support you in your role.
What you’ll be doing
You will take the lead in keeping our centre safe, compliant and running smoothly. This is a busy, active role requiring hands-on maintenance skills and the ability to carry out manual handling tasks.
As a senior member of the team, you will take responsibility for the overall maintenance and improvement of our buildings, grounds, and essential site systems. This includes:
Carrying out internal and external repairs to fabric and fittings
Overseeing routine Health & Safety monitoring, checks and record-keeping
Maintaining and monitoring internal systems such as heating and hot water, alarms, sewage system, electronic door locks, portable electrical equipment and other essential equipment
Liaising with external contractors regarding planned and reactive maintenance work to ensure quality, value for money and compliance
Contributing to maintenance planning, including supporting the Maintenance Action Plan
Ensuring routine checks on learning location vehicles and arranging MOTs, servicing and repairs
Supporting grounds maintenance, waste management, and keeping the site clean and welcoming
Setting up rooms and assisting other teams with practical tasks when needed
This role also forms part of our duty/on-call rota to support customers and respond to emergencies.
Please refer to the vacancy pack for further details on the full responsibilities of the role.
Where you’ll be based
Field Studies Council Juniper Hall sits at the foot of the North Downs in the Surrey Hills National Landscape, surrounded by ancient woodland, chalk grassland and the countryside around Box Hill.
This is more than a workplace. It is an opportunity to help care for a historic country house and estate that inspires thousands of young people and adults to connect with and care for the environment. If you're looking for a role where your surroundings are as rewarding as your work, this could be it.
Who we’re looking for
We’re seeking someone with experience in both interior and exterior maintenance work who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and understands the Health & Safety responsibilities that come with this role.
You will also bring:
Experience of the safe use and care of relevant machinery and equipment for indoor and outdoor maintenance tasks
Experience of liaising with (and supervising if necessary) external contractors
Good practical problem-solving skills
Ability to effectively manage tasks on a day-to-day basis
A professional manner in all that you do
An empathy with the aims and objectives of the Field Studies Council
Motivation to learn new skills and take on new challenges
Your benefits whilst working with us will include:
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’re ready to take pride in a role that keeps this special place running safely and smoothly, we would love to hear from you.
The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 28 August 2026
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 Juniper Hall
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
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 Field Studies Council, 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.
