Park Operations Assistant – Weald Country Park

Essex County Counci; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements to meet/

Support for unpaid carers

Job summary

Essex County Council is recruiting a Park Operations Assistant for Weald Country Park in Brentwood. The role is part-time with annualised hours, including weekends. You will support Rangers, manage access, maintain facilities, and help create a safe, welcoming park for visitors.

The position requires mobility across the site, plus a driving licence or access to a vehicle. Salary is pro-rata at £12,980 per year, with a full-time equivalent up to £25,959. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Educated to RQF Level 2 (GCSE or BTech), or equivalent by experience.
• Experience of working with the public or customers delivering good service.
• Evidence of good communication and ability to advise.

Responsibilities

• Open/close the park site at key times and ensure access for visitors.
• Help maintain clean, safe and welcoming park facilities and spaces.
• Support with health and safety checks and required paperwork.
• Assist with general operational activities as needed.
• Engage with visitors to improve their experience and resolve issues.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Driving licence

Education

RQF Level 2 GCSE or BTech equivalency

Job description

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.

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.

Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK.

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 are dedicated to making a positive difference for residents, communities and businesses across the county. 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 March 2026, Greater Essex was accepted on to the devolution priority programme, where we will work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority. You can read more about these changes, and what this may mean for this role, on our careers site.

Inclusion and Equality

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 allveteransandcare leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

Benefits

• support for unpaid carers
• 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.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

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