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Seasonal Park Ranger

Job in Watford, Hertfordshire, NN6, England, UK
Listing for: Lynx Employment Services Ltd
Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Government
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 14 GBP Hourly GBP 14.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Location:

WD18

Contract:

Temporary
Start: 2 March 2026
End: 18 September 2026
Rate: £14 per hour

Hours:

56 per week
Rota: 2 weeks on / 1 week off
Shift: 11:30 - 20:00 (30-minute unpaid break)

We are recruiting an experienced Seasonal Park Ranger (Operations) to support the delivery of patrol, community safety and site management services across parks and open spaces. This is a physically active, community-facing role requiring confidence, resilience and the ability to respond to a wide range of operational issues.

Key Responsibilities Parks Patrol & Community Engagement
  • Patrolling parks, play areas, open spaces, cemeteries and allotments
  • Providing a visible presence and engaging with members of the public
  • Soft enforcement of byelaws
  • Locking and unlocking facilities
  • Hotspot patrols and deterrence of anti‑social behaviour
Anti‑Social Behaviour & Enforcement Support
  • Addressing vandalism, littering, dog fouling and inappropriate behaviour
  • Supporting enforcement activity and working alongside Police and partner agencies
  • Managing issues relating to rough sleeping, youth gatherings and drinking in parks
  • Car parking duties where required
Rapid Response & Operational Support
  • Responding to call outs from Police, facilities teams and customer services
  • Carrying out site inspections and basic safety checks
  • Reporting and reacting to vandalism
  • Minor repairs and cleansing tasks
  • Graffiti removal and fly‑tip reporting
  • Supporting events and community days

Full ranger service functions available on request.

Requirements
  • Experience in parks, enforcement, community safety, security or similar operational roles
  • Confident dealing with challenging behaviour
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to work independently and make sound judgements
  • Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather
  • Flexible to work weekends and late finishes as part of a rota

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys outdoor operational work and community engagement within a structured rota pattern.

If you are interested, please apply with your CV or contact us directly for further information.

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