Operative Ranger (Residential)

City of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal authority in London is looking for an Operative Ranger for a permanent position based at West Ham Park. The role involves ensuring the safety and cleanliness of open spaces, interacting with visitors, and working tirelessly to maintain high standards for the Green Flag Award. Candidates should have relevant certification, a driving licence, and experience in outdoor work. A competitive salary and various benefits including annual leave and pension are offered.

Benefits

Residence on site at West Ham Park

Employee assistance programmes

Bicycle loan scheme

Travel card scheme

24 days annual leave plus public holidays

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence is required.
• Demonstrable experience working in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
• Relevant certification for operating machinery and tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, welcoming customer experience in open spaces.
• Maintain high standards required for the Green Flag Award.
• Engage with visitors and community groups.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to follow health and safety guidelines

Experience in outdoor work

Flexibility and teamwork

Tools

Machinery operation certification

Job description

Operative Ranger (Residential) – West Ham Park

Salary: £33,047 – £36,244

Contractual Hours: 37 hrs per week (4 on, 4 off rolling shift pattern)

Basis: Permanent

Workplace Category: Workplace based

About Us

The City of London Corporation manages 11,000 acres (approximately 4,500 hectares) of land in and around London that is enjoyed by over 16 million visitors annually. Whilst there are small pockets of land within the Square Mile, the majority can be found elsewhere in London and the surrounding counties. The City Corporation acts as Trustee of 10 charities which, through their various objects, are responsible for the preservation in perpetuity of a large proportion of these award‑winning open spaces.

The Role

The Operative Ranger is the frontline face of our open spaces and is critical to ensuring a safe, welcoming customer experience for all users while maintaining the high standards required for the Green Flag Award and other nationally recognised standards. The Operative Ranger will play a dynamic role in supporting existing teams to keep the parks clean and safe, engaging with visitors and community groups, continuing the upkeep of sports pitches and facilities, and supporting events and entertainment across the department.

The Ideal Candidate

You will have a full clean driving licence. You have a good understanding of health & safety within a work environment. You have the relevant certification to operate machinery and tools. You will have demonstrable experience working in a fast‑paced open spaces environment. You have good communication skills, can follow company policies and procedures, and provide accurate updates to your line manager both written and verbal. You show initiative and work well in a team. You are flexible, calm under pressure and have a can‑do approach to working outdoors.

Benefits Include

• Residence in a house provided on site at West Ham Park for the performance of duties.
• Competitive salary starting at £33,047 including Inner London Weighting, depending on experience.
• 24 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays, total of 32 days (equivalent to 244 hours).
• Pension scheme operated in accordance with the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee assistance programmes including mental well‑being support.
• Bicycle loan scheme.
• Travel card scheme.

Closing Date

12 noon on Tuesday 24 February 2026

To apply online please click the Apply online button below.

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24‑hr answerphone) quoting reference number OENV1064 if you experience any difficulties. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.