About The Role
Environmental Officer: Parks & Open Spaces – Castle Point Borough Council
Work on-site only. Part-time, temporary position (2 days per week) for a 2‑month contract.
Location
Castle Point, Essex
Pay
£15.86 PAYE / £20.34 Umbrella per hour
Contract
Part‑Time, Temporary – 2 days per week; 2‑month contract.
Closing Date
Monday 20th April 2026
About Castle Point Borough Council
Essex County Council (ECC) is supporting Castle Point Borough Council to recruit an Environmental Officer on a part‑time, temporary basis. The role is fully on‑site.
Why Castle Point?
Castle Point Borough Council is a statutory body employing nearly 350 staff and delivering over 150 council services. The council focuses on high‑quality, financially sustainable services, outstanding customer service, transparency, and local democracy. It aims to transform, modernise and improve performance while supporting strong, healthy, and thriving communities.
Values
* Trust
* Respect
* Improving and Learning
* Customer Focus
Opportunity
Required to work two days per week, undertaking routine inspections such as Safety Culture inspections and ensuring Council‑owned land and facilities are safe and high‑quality.
Accountabilities
* Responsible for day‑to‑day operation of Council‑owned parks, open spaces, recreational facilities, cemeteries and car parks.
* Open and close facilities as required and perform general horticultural duties and minor repairs.
* Conduct programmed inspection and equipment audits, address defects per departmental procedures, and assist in preparation of budget bids for maintenance and development.
* Respond to emergency call‑outs inside and outside normal hours, initiating necessary actions to protect facilities and ensure health and safety of users.
* Perform regular patrols of parks, open spaces, woodlands, car parks, etc. to ensure health and safety, reduce anti‑social behaviour, and take enforcement action when needed.
* Liaise with Essex Police and other emergency services when appropriate.
Experience
* Able to work independently.
* Pro‑active mindset.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* Experience in operating and maintaining open spaces and associated facilities, including programmed inspections and equipment audits.
* Experience working with community groups.
* Knowledge of and experience in horticultural activities.
* Knowledge of and experience in enforcing relevant legislation.
Equality and Accessibility
Castle Point Borough Council is a disability‑confident Leader and commits to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements. The council also commits to interview all veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements. Please speak to our recruiters if you require reasonable adjustments during the process. The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
What To Do Next
If you are interested in finding out more about this role, please apply via the Working for Essex website. For queries, email Ashleigh.Drake@essex.gov.uk.
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