Park Operations Assistant
Permanent, Part Time
£25,081 Pro rata (full time equivalent)
Location: Braintree
Closing Date: 30th July 2025
The Role
Please note this is a part time position working 18.5 hours every two weeks working alternate Saturdays and Sunday.
The Opportunity
Based at Great Notley Country Park, the Park Operations Assistant will ensure the park is secure and open at critical times during the day for visitors. This includes access to all the facilities which are expected to be safe and well-presented environments for the visiting public. You will be expected to carry out a variety of duties and tasks in order to maintain the grounds & infrastructure and there will be the opportunity to expand the core role as required to meet the needs of the park. To find out more able Great Notley Country Park please click the link below.
Great Notley Country Park
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.
* Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.
* Any other duties as reasonably requested commensurate with the level of the role and responsibilities.
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.