Park Operations Assistant

Park Operations Assistant

Permanent, Part Time

£25,081 per annum

Location: Hadleigh

Working Style: Operational field-based worker

Closing Date: 7th December 2025

The Role

Please note this is a part time annualised hours position working 14.8 hours per week on Sundays and Mondays the pro rata salary will be £10,032.40 per annum.

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Climate, Environment and Customer Services

Role Overview

We're looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors and wants to play a key part in keeping our country park welcoming and safe for visitors. In this role you'll support our Ranger team by opening the park for visitors, keeping facilities clean and tidy, and carrying out essential checks - including livestock checks using an All-Terrain Vehicle. You'll help create a positive experience for everyone who visits, working in nature as part of a friendly team and contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the park. 

About the Department
Culture and Green Spaces is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences across Essex. We work across a county with a unique mix of communities, ranging from areas of high deprivation to affluent towns. Our goal is to provide high quality green spaces that are welcoming and accessible - community resources that enhance quality of life while operating in a financially sustainable way. 

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. 
• Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework. 
• Any other duties as reasonably requested commensurate with the level of the role and responsibilities. 

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.
• Experience of working in facilities maintenance or the outdoors is desirable. 

Interviews will be in-person at Hadleigh Country Park, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh SS7 2PP on 17^th & 18^th December 2025

Why Essex?

As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.

In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government’s devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR) on our careers site.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

Once you’ve secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.

At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.

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