Estate & Conservation Assistant

Looking for a role where your passion for nature, conservation, and hands‑on outdoor work genuinely makes a difference?

Join our friendly team at Juniper Hall Field Centre as our Estate & Conservation Assistant.

• Permanent part-time position – average 16 hours per week
• Weekly hours may vary, with more during busy periods and fewer in quieter weeks.
• Salary equates to circa £12.71 per hour
• Excellent benefits – including life assurance 5 x your salary and health and wellbeing support
• Optional shared accommodation is available in our staff flat so you can relocate to a stunning location in Surrey for this opportunity!

Work with purpose

At Field Studies Council, our mission is to create outstanding opportunities that inspire everyone to engage with and care for the environment.

Every role contributes to that mission. As Estate & Conservation Assistant, your work will directly support nature recovery, sustainable land management and inspiring outdoor learning experiences.

Whether maintaining habitats, assisting with estate upkeep or supporting volunteers, you will be helping to create a setting where people connect with nature in meaningful ways.

What you’ll be doing

This is an active, varied and practical role combining conservation, estate management and maintenance support. Your duties will include:

• Supporting delivery of the nature recovery and sustainability plan
• Undertaking habitat management tasks
• Carrying out mowing, strimming, spraying and general grounds maintenance
• Completing ecological monitoring and maintaining accurate electronic records
• Working with volunteers and corporate groups on conservation projects
• Maintaining and inspecting plant, centre vehicles and estate equipment
• Assisting with internal and external repairs including basic carpentry, glazing, plumbing and decorating
• Supporting routine Health and Safety checks and compliance

Please refer to the vacancy pack for further information on the full responsibilities of this 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 a chance to help care for a special landscape 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 looking for someone practical, reliable and motivated, who enjoys working outdoors and takes real pride in maintaining high standards.

This role is physically active and will involve manual handling and outdoor working in all weather conditions, so you should be comfortable with practical, hands-on work.

You will ideally have:

• Relevant experience in conservation, estate or grounds maintenance
• The ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage day-to-day tasks effectively
• Excellent communication skills, with a courteous and professional approach

If you’re passionate about conservation, enjoy practical problem-solving, and want to make a visible difference every day, we would love to hear from you.

Your benefits whilst working with us will include:

• Pro rata of 28 days annual holiday entitlement + bank holidays + extra loyalty days dependent on length of service
• Life assurance 5 x your 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
• Quality learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working options where roles permit

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

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 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.