Park Attendant

Lambeth Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater London is seeking a Senior Park Attendant to supervise teams and support the delivery of high-quality grounds maintenance and customer service. This role involves managing volunteer groups, enhancing services, and acting as a public representative for the council. Candidates should demonstrate experience in grounds maintenance and a strong commitment to environmental objectives. This position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on local parks and community areas.

Qualifications

• Strong background in grounds maintenance and customer service.
• Experience supervising teams and managing volunteer groups.
• Commitment to environmental objectives.

Responsibilities

• Supervise small front-line teams to maintain safety and quality.
• Guide and coordinate volunteer groups in activities.
• Monitor performance and implement service improvements.
• Act as a representative of the council to manage enquiries.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Public-facing customer service

Team supervision

Digital tools usage

Job description

Senior Park Attendant

This is a great opportunity to support Lambeth Landscapes in delivering high‑quality grounds maintenance and cleansing services across Ruskin Park and other parks, open spaces and contracted private sites. The Senior Park Attendant will supervise small front‑line teams, ensure work meets agreed specifications, safety standards, customer expectations and environmental objectives, and guide volunteer groups such as the Friends of Ruskin Park weekly litter pick and gardening groups.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise small front‑line teams when required, maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
• Guide and coordinate volunteer groups (e.g. Friends of Ruskin Park litter pick and gardening activities).
• Monitor performance, maintain equipment, and implement service improvements including the adoption of digital technologies.
• Act as a public‑facing representative of the council: manage enquiries, resolve issues on site and support continuous improvement in service delivery.

What we’re looking for

The post holder should have a strong background in grounds maintenance, public‑facing customer service, and a commitment to environmental objectives. Experience in supervising teams, managing volunteer groups, and using digital tools to improve services is essential.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement must clearly demonstrate your relevant experience and capabilities.