City of London Corporation is currently seeking for a Ground Staff to join them on a FTC


Role: Ground Staff
Location: Queens Park NW6
Contract: To start ASAP until end of Sep with a possible extension
Working hours: 8 hrs a day over 4 days a week (Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday)
Will normally be working evening shift: 12:30 to 9pm
Payrate: £17.43 p/h (PAYE)


Main Duties & Responsibilities


1. In conjunction with the Senior Ranger and Queen’s Park Team, patrol the open spaces, including monitoring boundaries, entrances, permissive routes and protect the site and visitors from potential harm.
2. Monitor and reduce risks, including the misuse of open spaces and removal of any hazards. Challenge inappropriate behaviour in a non-confrontational manner and provide a high standard of professionalism and customer service, advising visitors on Queen’s Park byelaws and other legislative restrictions, and sharing knowledge on the North London Open Spaces.
3. Record and report incidents to the Senior Ranger, Ranger and management in an accurate and timely manner, liaising with the emergency services as required and assist the Senior Ranger and Ranger with preparing evidence in respect of incidents on the site(s).
4. Provide security for Queen’s Park, undertaking litter clearance during patrols, and reporting and clearing any illegal dumping items, and maintain high standards of facility cleansing to support the upkeep of the park.
5. Assist the team with closing and cleaning of facilities and to ensure all members of the public have vacated the park before locking the main gates for the evening.
6. Assist the Senior Ranger and Ranger to deliver conservation, horticultural and site maintenance objectives according to site management plan and work programmes.
7. Support the Senior Ranger, Ranger and Events Manager in the events and entertainment that take place within the park, always maintaining corporation standards and policies.
8. Maintain, carry, operate and be responsible for mobile communications equipment in accordance with site communication procedures.
9. Make full and proper use and take care of all clothing and protective equipment provided by the City Corporation in accordance with uniform and PPE procedures.
10. Work collaboratively as part of a team to contribute to the achievement and maintenance of the Green Flag Award and other nationally recognised standards.
11. Keep accurate work planning diaries and other records or files relevant to the site(s) both in hard copy and electronic format as required. Undertake appropriate administrative duties relevant to the post and as allocated by the Ranger and Senior Ranger.
12. Ensure that all tasks are undertaken in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, and other relevant legislation, codes of practice and guidance and assist with general risk, manual handling and COSHH assessments as allocated by the Senior Ranger and participate in workplace inspections and audits and training.
13. Actively seek to implement the City of London’s Equal Opportunity Policy and the objective to promote equality of opportunity in relation to the duties of the post, supporting the developing of a culture of inclusiveness for the (Location) and the Natural Environment
14. Actively seek to implement the City of London’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy in relation to the duties of the post, and at all times give due regard to the health and safety of both themselves and others when carrying out their duties.
15. To undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested appropriate to the role.