Seasonal Beach Patrol Officer

Arun Business Partnership; Littlehampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking dedicated individuals to provide a uniformed presence on the promenades in Littlehampton and Bognor Regis. The role focuses on ensuring public safety and promoting awareness of waterside safety regulations. Successful candidates will work flexible hours, engaging with the community and responding to safety concerns. A full driving license is mandatory for all applicants. This is a chance to contribute positively to local wellbeing while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• A full and clean driving licence is essential for all post-holders.
• Ability to react quickly to safety issues.
• Experience in working with the public is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide a uniformed presence along promenades and foreshores.
• Promote education and understanding of waterside safety.
• Ensure compliance with relevant byelaws.

Skills

Public Safety Awareness

Effective Communication

Problem-Solving

Job description

Employer: Arun District Council
Salary: £12.65 per hour
Location: Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex, Bognor Regis Town Hall, West Sussex
Contract: Contract
Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time/Part Time
Hours: 15 to 37 hours per week. Variable hours on a casual contract - some weekend and bank holiday working.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 16/01/2026 at 23:59
Reference: P/25/328452

At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be that difference.

Overall Job Purpose

The main purpose of the job is to provide a uniformed presence representing Arun District Council on the promenades and foreshores during the period from March to September. You will help promote education and understanding of waterside safety and the local environment. You will ensure compliance with the relevant byelaws by authorised means. React to issues and concerns that impact on the public safety as quickly and efficiently as possible. In some instance the inspectors must refer issues to the relevant authority and will at no time put themselves at risk. You will be a local information point for all seafront visitors. You will work at Bognor Regis or Littlehampton, as required by the Foreshore Officer. Please note that a full and clean driving licence is an essential requirement for all post-holders.

For more information about joining the Foreshores Team, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage).

We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements. Please see Why work for Arun for more information on what Arun offers their employees.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.

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Closing date: 16 January 2026 23:59pm

Interviews are likely to commence in the week beginning 2 February 2026

Training is scheduled to begin 9 March 2026