The Royal Parks

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The Royal Parks
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Operations Assistant Sport & Leisure Hyde Park and The Regents Park Tennis venues The Organisation The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London click apply for full job details
The Royal Parks
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Team Leader Sport & Leisure Hyde Park and The Regents Park (on-site) About Us The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments across eight Royal Parks in London click apply for full job details
The Royal Parks
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Sport & Leisure Development Officer The Courts in The Regents Park and Hyde Park, and The Pitches in Hyde Park (with travel to all parks) The Organisation The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London click apply for full job details
The Royal Parks
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Team Leader Sport & Leisure Hyde Park and The Regent s Park (on-site) About Us The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments across eight Royal Parks in London. These include Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James s Park, The Regent s Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park. We also manage other important public spaces, including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our Royal Parks and public spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK, welcoming tens of millions of visitors each year. We are looking for a Team Leader to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 40 hours per week. Part-time hours and job-shares will be considered, however, it is a requirement that at least one weekend is worked per week. The Benefits - Salary of £31,313 per annum (£15.54 per hour, pro rata for part-time) - 26 days annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after three years service (pro rata for part-time) - Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution) - Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan - Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders - Learning and development opportunities - Cycle to work scheme - Offices based in beautiful park locations This is a rewarding opportunity for a leisure, hospitality or service industry professional with high-volume experience to join our exceptional organisation as we continue to make a positive difference to the lives of people across London. You ll have the chance to grow and develop your career amongst some of London s most iconic outdoor spaces, enabling sporting activities for individuals and communities who cannot access facilities elsewhere. As such, you ll have the chance to make a positive impact whilst growing and developing your skills, safe in the knowledge that your work will do genuine good and support innumerable people. The Role As the Team Leader, you will ensure that members of the public, groups and teams can enjoy sports facilities across Hyde Park and The Regent s Park. Providing operational shift leadership to a team of Operations Assistants and other staff, you will work across our boating, swimming, tennis, padel, netball, football and lawn bowls facilities. You ll ensure all activities run smoothly and safely, championing excellent customer service and H&S at all times. Supporting your team and colleagues, you will prepare facilities for daily use and special events, contributing to a positive, well-managed environment for both customers and staff. About You To be considered as the Team Leader, you will need: - Previous experience in the leisure, hospitality or service industries - Experience working with high volumes of customers - The ability to manage customers and resources to support smooth operations - Excellent customer service skills with clear, professional communication - The ability to work flexibly and manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite Me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an Accessibility Tools button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch. Other organisations may call this role Leisure Supervisor, Duty Manager, Sports Facilities Supervisor, Hospitality Supervisor, Facilities Team Leader, Leisure Centre Supervisor, Customer Service Team Leader, or Customer Operations Supervisor. The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Team Leader, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
The Royal Parks
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Sport & Leisure Development Officer The Courts in The Regent s Park and Hyde Park, and The Pitches in Hyde Park (with travel to all parks) The Organisation The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park. We also manage other important public spaces, including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other public spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK, with tens of millions of visits every year. We are now looking for a Sport & Leisure Development Officer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week. The Benefits - Salary of £33,666 - £36,500 per annum, depending on experience - 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after three years service - Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution) - Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan - Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders - Learning and development opportunities - Cycle to work scheme - Offices in a beautiful park location This is a standout opportunity for an individual with experience in sport development, community engagement, or participation growth to join our mission-led organisation. In this highly rewarding role, you will have the chance to make a real impact on the sports that take place across the Royal Parks, positively influencing the lives of Londoners and further developing your career in an engaging area. What s more, you ll discover a dynamic and exciting environment where there is plenty of room for growth and a host of rich rewards that will ensure you are equipped and enabled to thrive in your role. The Role As our Sport & Leisure Development Officer, you will lead initiatives that grow participation in sports activity across our organisation, with a strong focus on inclusion and access for underrepresented communities. Working closely with on-site tennis facility leads and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), you will design and deliver participation programmes, seeking to increase engagement and court usage, and maximise programme capacity. You ll build strong partnerships with clubs, schools, local authorities, and community organisations, helping to remove barriers to participation and ensure sport within the parks is welcoming, affordable, and sustainable. Additionally, you will: - Shape diverse and inclusive sports programmes - Create opportunities for underrepresented groups - Monitor and evaluate participation data to guide decision-making and report on outcomes - Represent us at meetings, forums and events - Support coach-led sessions and wider health and wellbeing activities - Assist with reporting, usage records, and business plan delivery About You To be considered as our Sport & Leisure Development Officer, you will need: - Experience in sport development, community engagement, or participation growth - Experience of managing partnerships and stakeholder relationships - A strong understanding of inclusion and barriers to participation in underserved communities - Knowledge of the UK tennis landscape and/or experience working with or alongside the LTA - Strong organisational skills with a data-informed, outcome-focused approach - Confident communication skills and a genuine passion for social impact through sport We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use the Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an Accessibility Tools button, which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch. Other organisations may call this role Sports Development Officer, Participation Development Officer, Project Officer, Engagement Officer, Community Sport Officer, or Leisure Development Officer. The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. So, if you want to build inclusive sporting opportunities as a Sport & Leisure Development Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
The Royal Parks
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Operations Assistant Sport & Leisure Hyde Park and The Regents Park Tennis venues The Organisation The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park. We also manage other important public spaces, including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other public spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK, with tens of millions of visits every year. We are now looking for an Operations Assistant to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working up to 40 hours per week (part-time hours will be considered), including at least one weekend day per week. The Benefits - Salary of£28,808 per annum (pro rata) - 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after three years service (pro rata) - Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution) - Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan - Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders - Learning and development opportunities - Cycle to work scheme This is a fantastic opportunity for a customer-focused individual to join our thriving organisation. You ll enjoy a role that puts you right at the heart of vibrant, outdoor venues, building confidence, customer service expertise, and operational skills in a fast-paced, public-facing environment where no two days feel the same. Just as you support our lovely customers, we will support you with a welcoming team culture, ongoing learning opportunities, and the encouragement to grow your confidence and capabilities in a role where you re truly valued. So, if you re looking for a role where people, place, and purpose come together, apply now and start your journey with The Royal Parks today! The Role As our Operations Assistant, you will support a seamless customer journey at the Hyde Park and The Regents Park Tennis venues, from arrival through to departure. Acting as a first point of contact, you ll engage with customers across our facilities, responding to enquiries, encouraging repeat bookings, and escalating complaints when needed, while consistently delivering a high standard of customer service. You ll also help maintain safe, well-managed venues by promoting positive customer behaviour, managing expectations around court usage, and supporting the procedures that keep day-to-day operations running smoothly. Additionally, you will: - Provide information about the surrounding park environment - Process bookings for all visitors - Handle tenders in line with financial policies - Support the preparation of areas for activities and events - Attend team briefings - Follow safeguarding guidelines for children and adults at risk About You To be considered as an Operations Assistant, you will need: - Excellent customer service skills and the ability to manage customers and resources to achieve smooth operations and a great customer experience - Computer literacy, with the ability to use a variety of systems and MS Outlook, Word and basic Excel - Excellent communication skills, along with the ability to effectively communicate with a range of audiences - Organisation skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks simultaneously and perform effectively under pressure We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an Accessibility Tools button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch. Other organisations may call this role Customer Service Assistant, Leisure Assistant, Sports Facilities Assistant, Visitor Services Assistant, or Front of House Assistant. The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. So, if you want to apply for the role of Operations Assistant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
The Royal Parks
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
Event Development Project Manager Hyde Park, London, W2 (with travel to all parks) The Organisation The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park. We also manage other important public spaces, including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other public spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK, with tens of millions of visits every year. We are now looking for a Project Manager in our Event Development team to join us on a full-time, permanent basis to support and manage the tender projects for our major events held each year in our parks. The Benefits - Salary of £42,631 - £46,170 per annum, depending on experience - 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after three years service - Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution) - Hybrid/agile working options - Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan - Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders - Learning and development opportunities - Cycle to work scheme - Offices in a beautiful park location This is an unmissable opportunity for a talented professional with project management, procurement, and event tendering experience to join our wonderful organisation and get involved in some of the capital s biggest major annual events. You will have the chance to see your strategy and vision come to life on the vast canvas of commercial events taking place in our parks. Taking the reins on new event development tender projects and supporting other high-profile event tenders, you will be key to maintaining and expanding our reputation for excellence. So, if you want to help bring unforgettable experiences to life in some of London's most spectacular green spaces, we want to hear from you! The Role As one of our Project Managers in the Event Development team, you will play a vital role in project visioning, developing, and tendering for a wide range of annual contracted events throughout The Royal Parks. Specifically, you will help support and deliver the commercial and strategic vision for our most significant major events and lead the development of new event tender projects. You ll ensure that our commercial activities are sustainable and profitable whilst remaining consistent with our values and sympathetic to parkland activities. With this in mind, you will lead market research, commercial modelling, strategic and creative visioning, tender planning, and contract development work. The role will involve: - Creating and drafting strategies for future tenders for major public events - Preparing and maintaining detailed project plans and tender documentation - Gathering event feasibility, market research data, and information for event tenders - Supporting the Event Development team project activities for event tenders - Managing the day-to-day admin for event tender projects About You To be considered as one of our Project Managers within Event Development, you will need: - Excellent experience working as a project manager within outdoor events or public parks - Good knowledge and experience in tendering for event providers and contract administration within the events industry - Excellent communication, presentation, proofreading and report-writing skills - Good organisational skills - The ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships - The ability to analyse information, make informed judgements, appraise performance, and manage risks A PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent Microsoft Project and/or Project Management experience would be beneficial to your application. A degree-level education in event management or equivalent experience would be desirable. An understanding of the public procurement exercises (The Procurement Act 2023) would be desirable. IT literacy, including Microsoft Office products; Teams, OneDrive, Project, Planner, To-do, SharePoint, PowerPoint & Sway, Lists, and Viva, would also be advantageous. We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use the Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an Accessibility Tools button, which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch. Other organisations may call this role Project Manager, Programme Manager, Development Manager, Tender Manager, or Contract Manager specialising in events. The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. So, if you re looking to thrive as a Project Manager within Event Development, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
The Royal Parks
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
Duty Officer - The Hub Sports Facility The Hub, The Regent s Park, NW1 4RU About Us The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity established in 2017, managing over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats, historic buildings, and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These include Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James s Park, and more. We also manage other important public spaces such as Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens, making these iconic green spaces some of the most visited attractions in the UK, with tens of millions of visits annually. We are now looking for a Duty Officer to join us on a fee-paid casual contract, working on an ad-hoc basis for approximately 8 15 hours per week. The shifts will be weekends in winter (September March) and weekends and evenings in summer (April August). The Benefits - Salary of £14.88 per hour - 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after three years service (pro rata) - Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution) - Hybrid/agile working options - Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan - Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders - Learning and development opportunities - Cycle to work scheme - Offices in a beautiful location This is a rewarding opportunity for a motivated and customer-focused individual to join our world-class team in The Regent s Park Hub, London s premier outdoor sports facility. You will have the chance to work in one of London s most iconic and picturesque parks, surrounded by stunning green spaces and historic landmarks, providing a truly unique and inspiring working environment. What s more, you ll benefit from a refreshingly flexible part-time schedule that fits around your life, affording you the freedom to balance your personal commitments and professional aspirations seamlessly. So, if you want to join a world-renowned organisation and contribute to one of the UK s most loved public spaces, read on and apply today! The Role As a Duty Officer, you will assist with the day-to-day operations of The Hub in Regent s Park, delivering excellent customer service and supporting facility bookings. Specifically, you will help generate income through sports bookings and events in Regent s Park and Primrose Hill, ensuring the efficient management of the facilities. Alongside this, you will maintain a safe, welcoming, and well-managed environment across the site. You will oversee pitch and facility use, carry out regular pitch inspections, and supporting high standards for facilities and equipment in line with our policies. Additionally, you will: - Manage bookings for facilities and events, ensuring smooth operations - Open and close The Hub, ensuring security and safety checks are completed About You To be considered as a Duty Officer, you will need: - IT literacy, basic numeracy, and the aptitude to use a computer-based booking system and information management systems - The ability to work unsupervised and achieve goals - Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage effectively with people of all ages and abilities - Strong interpersonal skills, with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an Accessibility Tools button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch. Other organisations may call this role Hub Officer, Facility Officer, Facility Operations Officer, Facility and Event Duty Manager, Events and Facilities Supervisor, Sports Facility Assistant, or Customer Service Officer. The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Duty Officer, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
The Royal Parks
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
About Us The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are: Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park. We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other public spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year. We are now looking for a permanent Retail Assistant to join our team in our first flagship shop, the Boat House. The Benefits Salary of £25,927 per annum (£13.85/hour) 26 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus public holidays Learning and development opportunities Working in a beautiful location This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, customer-focused individual looking for a role in a stunning location with our flourishing organisation. You ll play a key role in driving our retail ambitions whilst forging a rewarding career, all within our first flagship store amidst the peaceful and historic backdrop of Hyde Park as well as being at the forefront of the mobile and pop up activities we will be launching this year across the central Royal Parks. Found beside the Serpentine lake, our Boat House shop offers a wide range of sustainable, high quality products and product ranges with a modern twist. From keepsakes to outdoor accessories, we are proud of our ethically sourced ranges and products from UK manufacturers, the majority of which are recyclable or have re-purposed elements. We will be taking these ranges out into the Parks as we explore new opportunities for mobile and pop up retail. We ll provide you with excellent initial training when you join our welcoming and dedicated team, not to mention all the support you need to get you started. The Role As a Retail Assistant, you will support our retail operations, covering our retail shop, pop up and fulfilment roles primarily at the Boat House in Hyde Park and potentially progressing to other outlets. Supporting the Retail Manager and Supervisor, you will help to meet sales targets, provide excellent customer service and ensure exemplary visual merchandising and housekeeping standards. You will also process deliveries, fulfil eCommerce orders, support the management of team rotas and create opportunities for upselling, encouraging donations, and support our mobile retail and pop up activities. Please note, this role will involve lifting and manoeuvring stock. About You To be considered as a Retail Assistant, you will need: Excellent customer service standards Excellent time keeping skills A good level of numeracy Resilience, energy and a passion for selling A proactive, can-do attitude To be happy to travel to work in one of the other, central Royal Parks if required. Other organisations may call this role Retail Customer Assistant, Shop Assistant, Store Assistant, Retail Sales Assistant, or Customer Service Assistant. The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Retail Assistant, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.