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Park Officer
The Royal Parks
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Overview
We are now looking for a Park Officer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours a week, as well as some weekends and evenings for events. The postholder will be required to work onsite 5 days a week.
£33,666 - £37,921, plus an on call allowance of £3,554
Per year
Full time, Permanent
(36 hours per week, plus some weekend and evening working for event support)
St James's Park and The Green Park - London
Key information
This is a rare and rewarding opportunity for an individual with a decent grasp of all things landscape, parks, horticulture and heritage-related to join our iconic and nationally treasured organisation.
You’ll get to enjoy the privilege of working in St James’s Park, one of the most historic and high-profile parks in the country, gaining first-hand experience in a unique environment where world-class landscapes, major events, heritage assets and daily public life come together at the very heart of London.
About the role
As a Park Officer, you will support the safe, smooth and welcoming day-to-day operation of St James’ Park.
Working closely with the Park Manager, Assistant Park Managers, Head Gardener, Senior Wildlife Officer and Volunteer Manager you will play a role across a wide range of park operations, from horticulture and estates activity to events, sustainability and public engagement.
You will support events and filming activity, liaise with contractors and estates teams, respond to enquiries from park users and stakeholders, and help maintain clear, engaging signage and public-facing information. This will include working on some weekends and evenings for event monitoring.
Additionally, you will:
- Carry out regular inspections of park facilities and infrastructure
- Monitor playgrounds, amenities and park furniture
- Assist with estate developments and compliance with licences and permits
- Help manage the park vehicles fleet and participate in the duty management on-call rota
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations whilst promoting a safe workplace and minimising risks
The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Requirements
- Experience working at medium or large events at an operational level
- Report writing and proofreading experience
- Knowledge of Health and Safety principles, roles and responsibilities
- A basic understanding of best practice and technical matters relating to landscape, parks, horticulture and sustainability
- Good communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
- A full, valid driving licence
Other organisations may call this role Park Management Officer, Park Operations Officer, Technical Officer, Urban Park Officer, Park Ranger, Park Warden, Forest Ranger, or Countryside Officer.