Ipswich Borough Council’s Park Protection Team are responsible for ensuring the safety of visitors and upkeep of all parks & open spaces around Ipswich seven days a week.

To understand more about our operational hours please follow this link Park locations and opening times | Ipswich Borough Council.

Our work is not only limited to parks, it also extends to allotments, cemeteries, play areas and recreation grounds. Whether it be deterring antisocial behaviour, locking and unlocking parks, litter picking, dealing with public enquires, working alongside other departments or carrying out play area inspections; no two days are the same. 

If you are someone who likes working outside, enjoys parks and open spaces with a full driving licence we would welcome your application.

The hours of work are 18 hours per week (weekends & evenings)

One weekend day (Saturday/Sunday) minimum

One evening week day shift (Mon-Fri)

You will be quick thinking and able to use your own initiative. You will be physically capable of carrying out foot patrols over long distances.  You will also be required to use an airwaves radio and record information via a smart phone.

As well as a good salary, we offer a career average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking, public transport discounts, free swimming, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues.

For more information about this role please contact Sean Heffer via email Sean.Heffer@ipswich.gov.uk

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this role:

Job Description and Person Specification

Interviews will be held on week commencing 10th November 2025

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications

Please note CVs are not accepted.