Contract: 37 hours per week (working a 4 on, 4 off rolling shift pattern) About Us The City of London Corporation manages 11,000 acres (approximately 4,500 hectares) of land in and around London that is enjoyed by over 16 million visitors annually. Whilst there are small pockets of land within the Square Mile, the majority can be found elsewhere in London and the surrounding counties. The City Corporation acts as Trustee of 10 charities which, through their various objects, are responsible for the preservation in perpetuity of a large proportion of these award-winning open spaces. The Role The Operative Ranger is the frontline face of our open spaces and critical to ensuring a safe, welcoming customer experience to all users and maintaining the high standards required for the Green Flag Award and other nationally recognised standards. The Operative Ranger will play a dynamic role in supporting existing teams to keep the parks clean and safe, engaging with visitors and community groups, continuing with the upkeep of sports pitches and facilities, and supporting events and entertainment across the department. The Ideal Candidate: You will have a full clean driving licence. You have a good understanding of Health & Safety within a work environment. You have the relevant certification to operate machinery and tools. You will have demonstrable experience working in a fast-paced open spaces environment. You have good communication skills, can follow company policies and procedures, and provide accurate updates to your line manager both written and verbal. You show initiative and work well in a team. You are flexible, calm under pressure and have a can-do approach to working outdoors. Benefits Include: For the better performance of their duties, the Operative Ranger will be required to reside in a house provided on site at West Ham Park Competitive salary starting at £33,047 including Inner London Weighting, depending on experience 24 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays, total of 32 days (equivalent to 244 hours) Pension scheme is operated in accordance with Local Government Pension Scheme Employee assistance programmes including mental well-being support Bicycle Loan scheme Travel card scheme Closing date: 24 February 2026.