Park Operations Development Manager

| The Royal Parks

Location: The Regent’s Park – London

Salary: £59,000 – £64,000 per annum depending on experience

Full Time: Permanent

Closing Date: 26/02/2026

Job Description

The Role

As a Park Operations Development Manager, you will seek to improve and optimise park operations, managing the quality of Landscape maintenance and lead on insourcing operational teams across TRP

Specifically, you will manage the programme of Landscape Maintenance Teams, leading the move from contractor-run services to an in-house team and supporting recruitment where needed. You will manage the programme of Landscape maintenance Teams, insourcing operational teams across TRP. You will put clear team structures and ways of working in place and arrange the purchase of the equipment, machinery and services required to deliver the work safely and effectively.

Working closely with colleagues across HR, Procurement, Health & Safety, Finance, IT and Park Management, you will create a clear plan and timetable for the programme and ensure everyone understands their role. You will manage risks, maintain clear communication with stakeholders and provide regular updates to senior leaders to ensure the programme stays on track.

Additionally, you will:

• Lead the continuous improvement of operational processes
• Co-ordinate the project team and related activity
• Work with HR on employment arrangements for new in-house teams
• Maintain clear reporting throughout the programme
• Explore current Frameworks to aid the procurement/hire of Fleet vehicles and Plant and equipment and advising on lead times with manufacturers and seeking agreement with TRP regarding the final specifications and availability
• Manage our Green-Waste Facilities across TRP.

About You

To be considered as a Park Operations Development Manager, you will need:

• Extensive experience in landscape, amenity horticulture or park operations, including contract management
• Experience developing operational delivery structures and plans
• Experience specifying fleet vehicles, plant, equipment and machinery for horticultural or land management operations
• Experience of financial management and report writing
• Knowledge of Health and Safety principles, roles and responsibilities
• Good communication, interpersonal, relationship-building and negotiation skills
• Knowledge and competence in Microsoft Office (including Excel), with the ability to learn new systems such as Geographical Information Systems
• A qualification in horticulture or land management
• The Benefits
  • Salary of £59,000 – £64,000 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 location

How To Apply

To apply, please follow the link below. Good Luck!