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 iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year. Our Help Nature Thrive project is all about biodiversity and involves creating and enhancing habitats across the Royal Parks, commissioning expert research and providing visitors with plenty of opportunities to connect with wildlife and nature. We are now looking for a Biodiversity Project Officer to join us on a full-time basis for a fixed-term contract until 30th September 2027. The Benefits Salary of £33,666 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays 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 location This is a terrific opportunity for a ecology or biodiversity conservation project professional with experience of managing consultants and contractors to develop their career with our historic organisation. You will work in some of London s most iconic open spaces, engaging with important wildlife sites, encountering a range of habitats, from wetlands to woodlands to nationally designated acid grasslands! What s more, you ll have the chance to reap the rewards of competitive benefits, and the chance to flourish in a beautifully green, historic setting. The Role As a Biodiversity Project Officer, you will help us deliver an ambitious programme of biodiversity enhancement projects in the heart of London as part of our Help Nature Thrive initiative, funded by players of Peoples Postcode Lottery. Working closely with colleagues, external partners, volunteers and contractors, you will boost biodiversity and increase our parks resilience to climate change. You will be involved at all stages of project delivery, from scoping potential projects to developing proposals, undertaking practical work, and directing and supervising others. Moreover, you will engage the public, sharing our objectives, project progress and outcomes to ensure we have public buy-in for this important work. Additionally, you will: Support the delivery of our Biodiversity Framework and action plan Respond to general conservation enquiries and provide specialist nature conservation advice Plan, schedule and co-ordinate the Help Nature Thrive Conservation and Enhancement Programme Help manage the project budget Collect, collate and share data with colleagues Ensure data on projects and volunteers is recorded About You To be considered as a Biodiversity Project Officer, you will need: Experience of scoping, designing and delivering conservation management and enhancement projects in a range of habitats Experience of managing consultants and contractors in the delivery of conservation projects Excellent advocacy, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills Excellent team working and organisation skills Other organisations may call this role Project Development Officer, Conservation Project Officer, Conservation Officer, Conservation Management Officer, Habitat Project Officer, or Ecology Officer. 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. 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. Please click here to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Project Officer, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
Mar 21, 2026
Full time
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 iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year. Our Help Nature Thrive project is all about biodiversity and involves creating and enhancing habitats across the Royal Parks, commissioning expert research and providing visitors with plenty of opportunities to connect with wildlife and nature. We are now looking for a Biodiversity Project Officer to join us on a full-time basis for a fixed-term contract until 30th September 2027. The Benefits Salary of £33,666 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays 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 location This is a terrific opportunity for a ecology or biodiversity conservation project professional with experience of managing consultants and contractors to develop their career with our historic organisation. You will work in some of London s most iconic open spaces, engaging with important wildlife sites, encountering a range of habitats, from wetlands to woodlands to nationally designated acid grasslands! What s more, you ll have the chance to reap the rewards of competitive benefits, and the chance to flourish in a beautifully green, historic setting. The Role As a Biodiversity Project Officer, you will help us deliver an ambitious programme of biodiversity enhancement projects in the heart of London as part of our Help Nature Thrive initiative, funded by players of Peoples Postcode Lottery. Working closely with colleagues, external partners, volunteers and contractors, you will boost biodiversity and increase our parks resilience to climate change. You will be involved at all stages of project delivery, from scoping potential projects to developing proposals, undertaking practical work, and directing and supervising others. Moreover, you will engage the public, sharing our objectives, project progress and outcomes to ensure we have public buy-in for this important work. Additionally, you will: Support the delivery of our Biodiversity Framework and action plan Respond to general conservation enquiries and provide specialist nature conservation advice Plan, schedule and co-ordinate the Help Nature Thrive Conservation and Enhancement Programme Help manage the project budget Collect, collate and share data with colleagues Ensure data on projects and volunteers is recorded About You To be considered as a Biodiversity Project Officer, you will need: Experience of scoping, designing and delivering conservation management and enhancement projects in a range of habitats Experience of managing consultants and contractors in the delivery of conservation projects Excellent advocacy, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills Excellent team working and organisation skills Other organisations may call this role Project Development Officer, Conservation Project Officer, Conservation Officer, Conservation Management Officer, Habitat Project Officer, or Ecology Officer. 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. 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. Please click here to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Project Officer, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
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 Offices in a beautiful location This is a rewarding opportunity for a motivated and customer-focused individual to join our team in The Regent s Park Hub, London s premier outdoor sports facility. You will have the chance to working 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 will discover the flexibility of a part-time schedule, allowing you 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. Additionally, you will: Manage bookings for facilities and events, ensuring smooth operations Open and close The Hub, ensuring security and safety checks are completed Oversee pitch and facility use, promoting safety and good behaviour Inspect pitches to confirm safe playing conditions Support high standards for facilities and equipment in line with Royal Parks policies 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 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. 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. 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.
Mar 21, 2026
Full time
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 Offices in a beautiful location This is a rewarding opportunity for a motivated and customer-focused individual to join our team in The Regent s Park Hub, London s premier outdoor sports facility. You will have the chance to working 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 will discover the flexibility of a part-time schedule, allowing you 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. Additionally, you will: Manage bookings for facilities and events, ensuring smooth operations Open and close The Hub, ensuring security and safety checks are completed Oversee pitch and facility use, promoting safety and good behaviour Inspect pitches to confirm safe playing conditions Support high standards for facilities and equipment in line with Royal Parks policies 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 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. 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. 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.
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 iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year. We are now looking for a Horticultural Curator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week. The Benefits £48,000 - £51,000 per annum depending on experience 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 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 location This is an unmissable opportunity for a high-calibre horticultural professional who has managed curated public landscapes and possesses broad plant knowledge to join our iconic charity organisation. You ll have the rare chance to influence horticulture on a remarkable scale, leaving a visible and lasting mark on more than 5,000 acres of parkland, historic landscapes and public spaces. What s more, you ll join an organisation that values both professional growth and personal wellbeing, with learning and development opportunities, a supportive team, and offices in a beautiful location. So, if you re ready to help guide the future of horticulture across these cherished sites, read on and apply today! The Role As a Horticultural Curator, you will support the development of beautiful, resilient and biodiverse landscapes across The Royal Parks. Specifically, you will deliver one of our key strategic objectives to Conserve and Enhance . This will involve five key themes: everyday wonder, creating iconic horticulture, diverse planting, respecting heritage, and a sustainable future. More information about each of these themes is available when you select the apply button. Working closely with our eleven Head Gardeners, you will support horticultural projects across the parks through both practical and planning input, ensuring planting schemes respond to heritage, climate change and biodiversity challenges. You will help source plants from a diverse range of nurseries, support procurement planning for larger projects and ensure new plantings deliver the best outcomes for people, nature and long-term landscape sustainability. Additionally, you will: Manage and issue horticultural guidance documents and support quality standards Oversee and administer the Expert Horticultural Counsel volunteer group Support the Head Gardener team with plant sourcing and horticultural diversity across the parks ensuring each park has its own style and identity without duplication Contribute to Landscape Character Assessments and Park Management Plans Support the development of National Plant Collections in collaboration with Plant Heritage and the Head Gardener Team About You To be considered as a Horticultural Curator, you will need: Experience working at management level in a curated landscape garden setting that has a wide breadth of plant groups Demonstrable experience working in spaces open to the public Experience curating a broad range of plant groups Experience writing copy to explain and communicate changes and evolution of horticulture for media, press and PR interpretation and fundraising material Broad knowledge and understanding of horticultural plant diversity, its display and curation, and how to interpret it to visitors Knowledge of the UK and, in some cases, European nurseries An understanding of the sensitivities involved with evolving planting styles Wide reaching networks through plant committees and industry bodies to enable collaboration and best value for the charity Other organisations may call this role Botanical Curator, Garden Curator, Parks Horticulture Manager or Head of Living Collections. 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. 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. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Horticultural Curator, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
Mar 17, 2026
Full time
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 iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year. We are now looking for a Horticultural Curator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week. The Benefits £48,000 - £51,000 per annum depending on experience 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 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 location This is an unmissable opportunity for a high-calibre horticultural professional who has managed curated public landscapes and possesses broad plant knowledge to join our iconic charity organisation. You ll have the rare chance to influence horticulture on a remarkable scale, leaving a visible and lasting mark on more than 5,000 acres of parkland, historic landscapes and public spaces. What s more, you ll join an organisation that values both professional growth and personal wellbeing, with learning and development opportunities, a supportive team, and offices in a beautiful location. So, if you re ready to help guide the future of horticulture across these cherished sites, read on and apply today! The Role As a Horticultural Curator, you will support the development of beautiful, resilient and biodiverse landscapes across The Royal Parks. Specifically, you will deliver one of our key strategic objectives to Conserve and Enhance . This will involve five key themes: everyday wonder, creating iconic horticulture, diverse planting, respecting heritage, and a sustainable future. More information about each of these themes is available when you select the apply button. Working closely with our eleven Head Gardeners, you will support horticultural projects across the parks through both practical and planning input, ensuring planting schemes respond to heritage, climate change and biodiversity challenges. You will help source plants from a diverse range of nurseries, support procurement planning for larger projects and ensure new plantings deliver the best outcomes for people, nature and long-term landscape sustainability. Additionally, you will: Manage and issue horticultural guidance documents and support quality standards Oversee and administer the Expert Horticultural Counsel volunteer group Support the Head Gardener team with plant sourcing and horticultural diversity across the parks ensuring each park has its own style and identity without duplication Contribute to Landscape Character Assessments and Park Management Plans Support the development of National Plant Collections in collaboration with Plant Heritage and the Head Gardener Team About You To be considered as a Horticultural Curator, you will need: Experience working at management level in a curated landscape garden setting that has a wide breadth of plant groups Demonstrable experience working in spaces open to the public Experience curating a broad range of plant groups Experience writing copy to explain and communicate changes and evolution of horticulture for media, press and PR interpretation and fundraising material Broad knowledge and understanding of horticultural plant diversity, its display and curation, and how to interpret it to visitors Knowledge of the UK and, in some cases, European nurseries An understanding of the sensitivities involved with evolving planting styles Wide reaching networks through plant committees and industry bodies to enable collaboration and best value for the charity Other organisations may call this role Botanical Curator, Garden Curator, Parks Horticulture Manager or Head of Living Collections. 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. 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. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Horticultural Curator, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
