Senior Park Attendant

Lambeth Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in South London is looking for a Senior Park Attendant to manage grounds maintenance and supervise teams in various parks. The role requires expertise in grounds management and environmental safety. Candidates should have strong communication abilities and experience with digital maintenance tools. This position offers a full-time, permanent contract with competitive pay and the opportunity to contribute to vibrant community spaces.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing small teams for grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety protocols relevant to park operations.
• Strong interpersonal skills for public interaction.

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality grounds maintenance in parks.
• Supervise front-line teams and ensure safety standards.
• Act as a public-facing representative for the council.

Skills

Experience in grounds maintenance

Knowledge of safety and environmental standards

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Experience with digital tools

Job description

Senior Park Attendant REF - 2603
Scale 5 - £34,359 pa rising in annual increments to £35,892 pa inc
Full-Time
Permanent

About Us

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff;Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team

The Lambeth Parks Team are responsible for managing over 80 parks and open spaces across Lambeth. These spaces are a valuable resource for Lambeth’s residents and visitors, essential for their health, wellbeing and quality of life. We are proud to have 26 Green Flag Award winning parks in the borough and take pride in ensuring they remain a great asset for the Lambeth community and future generations to enjoy. Our grounds maintenance service is run in house, through Lambeth Landscapes.

Lambeth is one of the most vibrant and diverse boroughs in London, and we provide services ranging from planning to schools for some 333,000 residents and hundreds of businesses. We all bring something different to the team. But we’re connected by a shared ambition — to make life better for our community. When it comes to our award-winning parks and open spaces, you’ll make your own key contribution to that.

About the Role

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

The role includes monitoring performance, maintaining equipment, implementing service improvements and digital technologies, as well as ensuring efficient and safe operations. The post holder will act as a public‑facing representative of the council, managing enquiries, resolving issues on site, and supporting continuous improvement in service delivery.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

• Experience in grounds maintenance, park or green space management.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental standards relevant to park operations.
• Supervision and management of small teams.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Experience with digital tools and technology in maintenance contexts.

Contact Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact our Operations Manager Kevin Wallace at [e-mail]

Recruitment Timelines

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 4 January 2026

Interviews: week commencing Monday 19 January 2026

Lambeth Staff Benefits

Please click here to view Lambeth Staff Benefits

Background Checks

You will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.