Seasonal Park Ranger - Watford
Employer: Veolia
Location: Parks and open spaces across Watford
Contract Type: Fixed-term (May to mid-September 2025)
Working Hours: 56 hours per week | 11:30 - 20:00 | 2 weeks on, 1 week off
Salary: £14 an hour | Plus bank holiday enhancements where applicable
Make a difference in your community this summer!
Veolia is looking for committed, proactive, and community-minded individuals to join our Seasonal Park Ranger Service in Watford from May to mid-September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to support the permanent Park Ranger Service during the busiest months of the year and play a vital role in helping keep Watford's parks and open spaces safe, clean, and welcoming.
🌿 What You'll Be Doing:
As a Seasonal Park Ranger, you'll provide a visible presence across the town's parks, play areas, cemeteries, allotments, and green spaces. You'll help with:
Patrolling and maintaining public open spaces
Engaging positively with park users and responding to issues
Addressing anti-social behaviour and supporting "soft" enforcement of local byelaws
Responding to call-outs from the public, Police, and Council services
Supporting community events and assisting in rapid-response duties
Conducting safety inspections and carrying out minor maintenance
Collaborating with local groups, Police, schools, and organisations
🛠️ Additional Duties Include:
Assisting with overflow bins and graffiti removal
Locking/unlocking facilities and stewarding at events
Supporting environmental clean-ups and Friends of Parks activities
Collecting evidence for fly-tipping and other issues
Contributing to Green Flag awards and community outreach initiatives
🗓️ Working Pattern:
56 hours per week (11:30 to 20:00, including weekends)
Rota: 2 weeks on / 1 week off
Flexibility required to cover staff leave or attend urgent call-outs
👤 Who We're Looking For:
We're seeking individuals who are:
Responsible, reliable, and confident in engaging with the public
Flexible and able to work independently or as part of a team
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
Passionate about community service and environmental care
Willing to undergo relevant training and clearances
Experience in enforcement, customer service, security, parks services, or similar roles is desirable but not essential. A full driving licence may be beneficial.
Ready to get involved and help keep Watford's parks safe, clean, and community-friendly this summer?
Apply now and be part of a dynamic, public-facing service that makes a real difference.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job