Park Officer – Regent’s Park & Primrose Hill

Park Officer

The Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill, London

The Organisation

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse
parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across
London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent’s
Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower
Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited
attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.

We are now looking for a Park Officer to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis, working
36 hours per week.

The Benefits

• Salary of £32,666 – £36,921 per annum, depending on experience
• 26 days’ annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offices in a beautiful location

This is a brilliant opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with landscape, amenity or park
operations and/or management experience to join our dedicated organisation.

You’ll have the chance to work amidst the stunning landscapes of The Regent’s Park and Primrose
Hill, two of London’s most treasured green spaces whilst playing a vital role in their
conservation. The Regent’s Park is a historic and beautifully landscaped park in central
London, renowned for its expansive gardens, sports facilities and the famous Regent’s Park Open
Air Theatre while Primrose Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of London’s skyline, famed
for its relaxed atmosphere and vibrant community vibe.

Plus, you’ll receive a great range of development opportunities, allowing you to advance your
career within a prestigious organisation committed to excellence.

So, if you want to spend your working days surrounded by nature and iconic landmarks, then
apply today!

The Role

As a Park Officer, you will support the management and day-to-day running of The Regent’s Park
and Primrose Hill.

Monitoring and supervising contract work, you will liaise with Contract Managers and Royal
Parks staff across various departments, issue orders, check quality and attend pre-start
meetings and site handovers.

You will also act as the park lead for some one-off park projects, including attending
pre-start and project meetings, taking minutes, monitoring progress against schedules,
reporting issues and escalating where necessary.

Additionally, you will:

• Assist the Park and Events Teams with events and filming within the parks
• Issue and monitor scheduled and unscheduled contract work
• Assist with licences and developments in the parks or on the park boundary
• Provide support for education and volunteer initiatives
• Assist with responses to correspondence and enquiries

About You

To be considered as a Park Officer, you will need:

• Landscape, amenity or park operations and/or management experience
• A basic understanding of relevant legislation, best practice and technical matters relating
  to landscape, parks, horticulture or heritage
• Knowledge of Health and Safety principles
• A Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience in Horticulture, Landscape Management,
  Heritage or Conservation
• A full, valid driving licence

Please note, you will be required to work some weekends and evenings and participate in an out
of hours on call rota.

Other organisations may call this role Park Management Officer, Park Operations Officer, Urban
Park Officer, Park Ranger, Ranger, Park Warden, Forest Ranger, or Countryside Officer.

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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.

So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Park Officer, please apply via the
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