Enforcement Jobs

Park Wardens are employed by the local council to act as a visible barrier against vandalism in parks and in the wider local community. They carry out day-to-day maintenance and restoration activities and regularly liaise with the council, park trustees and members of the community. The position holder would show an enthusiasm for environmental protection and developing strong link with related local organizations.

Some of the day-to-day activities of a park warden include: Providing highly visible patrols and informing local residents of initiatives and the ways they can help with conserving the area; carrying out the management and supervision of volunteers and, if in a senior position, a number of junior wardens; organising the repair of vandalism and other damages; try to promote the use of public bins; undertaking specific projects as directed; promoting events and heading walks; and maintaining all park restoration equipment.

The position holder would be experienced in, and have a knowledge of, countryside management and techniques and in administering first aid. He or she should also have strong organisational and team working skills, and should be capable of dealing with anti-social behaviour in a practical and diffusive way. Preferably, he or she would hold a relevant qualification, such as an ND in countryside management, or an equivalent NVQ qualification to level three. Some evening and weekend work may also be required.

Qualifications: No essential pre-entry qualification requirements, but related certificate/s would be desirable.

Experience: At least a year in countryside maintenance or park warden-related role.

Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills; IT skills desirable not essential; team management skills also desirable; strong team working skills; organizational skills; the ability to  build strong links with the local community; problem solving skills; an awareness of current related trends and issues.