Queens Park – Operative Ranger (Farm)

We are pleased to announce that we are expanding our North London Open Spaces Formal Parks
Team. We are seeking to appoint an Operative Ranger (Farm) to support our existing teams and
operational services that we provide to members of public and user groups.

Do you excel working
in a fast-paced outdoor all-weather environment? Do you have experience of working with
farm-yard animals? Do you enjoy performing grounds maintenance tasks to high standards? Are you
willing to continue progressing in your skill sets and grounds maintenance knowledge? 

About Us 

The City of London Corporation manages 11,000 acres (approximately 4,500 hectares) of land in
and around London that is enjoyed by over 16 million visitors annually. Whilst there are small
pockets of land within the Square Mile, the majority can be found elsewhere in London and the
surrounding counties. The City Corporation acts as Trustee of 10 charities which, through their
various objects, are responsible for the preservation in perpetuity of a large proportion of
these award-winning open spaces.

The Role 

The Operative Ranger is the frontline face of our open spaces and critical to ensuring a safe,
welcoming customer experience to all users and maintaining the high standards required for the
Green Flag Award and other nationally recognised standards. This is a full-time permanent role
where you will divide your time between covering the farm duties when required and working with
the park grounds maintenance team where you will play a dynamic role in supporting existing
teams to keep the parks clean and safe, engaging with visitors and community groups, continuing
with the upkeep of sports pitches and facilities, and supporting events and entertainment
across the department. This is an exciting and fast-paced role working in some of London’s most
unique open spaces where no two days are alike. 

The Ideal Candidate

You will have a full clean driving licence. You will have GCSE English and Math. You have a
good understanding of Health & Safety within a work environment. You have the relevant
certification to operate machinery and tools. You will have demonstrable experience working in
an animal management environment. You have good communication skills, can follow company
policies and procedures, and provide accurate updates to your Line Manager both written and
verbal. You show initiative and work well in a team. You are flexible, calm under pressure and
have a can-do approach to working outdoors.

Benefits Include 

• Competitive salary starting at £32,925 including inner London Weighting, depending on
  experience (clear incremental progress points).
• 24 days annual leave plus public holidays (or time in lieu where applicable).
• Pension scheme is operated in accordance with Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee assistance programmes including mental well-being support.
• Bicycle Loan scheme.
• Travel card scheme

Closing date: 12 noon on 1st March
2024.

To apply online please click the apply button.

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number
OENV0250. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications
from all sections of the community.