Operations Assistant - Boating & Swimming

Job Description Operations Assistant - Boating & SwimmingLondon (Hyde Park Boat House, Serpentine Lido and the Regent's Park Boating Lakes)The OrganisationThe Royal Parks (TRP) manages 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 Jamess 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 number of Operations Assistants to join us with an immediate start date until September 2026, working up to 40 hours per week.The Benefits- Hourly rate of 13.85 per hour- 26 days annual leave (pro rata) plus public holidays- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders- Learning and development opportunitiesIf youre looking for summer work and are passionate about crafting excellent customer experiences, this is an unmissable opportunity to step into a fun, unique role with our committed organisation.Surrounded by Londons beautiful, natural and historic green spaces, youll have the chance to contribute to the seamless operation of the city's most iconic open-water swimming and boating spots, creating unforgettable experiences for our visitors!So, if you're ready to make a splash in a fantastic summer role, dive in and apply today!The RoleAs an Operations Assistant, youll be helping members of the public have a fun, safe time using the lakes and water facilities across Hyde Park and Regent's Park.Youll be assisting people to use the lido and boating facilities, focusing on safety and delivering great experiences.Specifically, your role will involve:- Setting up and closing down facilities- Helping prepare for activities and events- Cleaning and maintaining equipment- Completing minor repairs on equipmentPlease note, if you are interested in being upskilled to a Lifeguard, this would definitely be an option, and we would put you forward for an Open Water Lifeguard (OWL) qualification, fully funded by TRP.About YouTo be considered as an Operations Assistant, you will need:- The ability to deliver great customer experiences- The ability to pick up and learn new information quickly- A friendly, helpful demeanourPlease note that if your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a Recruitment Day on Thursday 26th March 2026 at The Regents Park from 09:00-12:00.Other organisations may call this role Customer Assistant, Leisure Facilities Assistant, Leisure Assistant, Pool Attendant, or Visitor Assistant.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.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. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as an Operations Assistant, please apply via the button shown.JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-03-10