Park Operations Assistant – Weald Country Park

Park Operations Assistant – Weald Country Park

Permanent, Part Time

Up to £25,959 per annum (full time equivalent)

Location: Brentwood

Working Style: Operational field-based worker

Looking for a role with a view? Join the team at Weald Country Park and make a real difference in one of Essex's most popular green spaces.

We are currently recruiting for a Park Operations Assistant to join our team at Weald Country Park. This is a part time role working on an annualised hours basis. You will be contracted to work a minimum of 964,59 hours per year including Saturdays and Sundays; the pro rata salary will be £12,980 per annum.

The rota for this position is as follows.

• Week 1 – Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday • Week 2 – Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

As a Park Operations Assistant, you will support the Rangers in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming park environment. You'll be responsible for opening and securing the site at key times, ensuring facilities are accessible and well-maintained, and helping to create an enjoyable experience for all visitors.

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Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Contribute to the daily operation of the parks by ensuring all car park vehicle access points to the park are open at the times publicised to the general public and also securely closed when the site is closed. • Assist with the efficiency of the operation by ensuring all facilities including toilets, buildings and storage areas are secure and designated areas are available as needed. • Assist with the efficiency of the operation by ensuring that all facilities are cleaned and maintained including toilets, litter picking, and bin clearance are undertaken. • Support general operational activities as required. • Complete relevant checks such as Health and Safety checks within the park and completing all relevant paperwork in line with procedures. • Engage with customers to consider and improve the visitor’s experience; dealing with issues and problems involving visitors that occur within a Country Park.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Educated to RQF Level 2 (GCSE or BTech), or equivalent by experience. • Experience of working with members of the public or customers delivering excellent customer service. • Evidence of good communication skills with the ability to deliver information and advice. • Experience of working within a team and supporting team members to deliver local objectives.