Epping Forest Assistant Forest Keeper

| City of London

Location: Epping Forest 

Salary: £28,430 – £31,490 per annum inclusive of London weighting. (an unsocial hours payment also applies to this post which will be dependent on the shift pattern worked)

Full Time: Average 35 hrs per week on a rotational basis (2 weekends in 4)

Closing Date: 18th April 2025

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Job description

About Us

Epping Forest stretches from London’s East End for 14 miles out into Essex and covers over 6000 acres along with a further 2000 acres of ‘buffer land’ and receives over 10 million visits each year. Two thirds of the Forest is designated as SSSI and SAC and is home to over 50,000 veteran trees, ancient pollards, over 100 ponds and lakes, two registered parks, ancient monuments, and listed buildings.  

The role 

Reporting to the Countryside Manager, you will help to ensure Epping Forest is a welcoming, clean, safe, and enjoyable destination for visitors by conserving and protecting the Forest and associated land holdings. You will assist the Forest Keepers (Constables) with their daily duties including delivery of basic countryside/ land management tasks as outlined in annual work, site or project plans and ensure the cleanliness of the space through regular litter picking.  

Our ideal Candidate  

• Holds a GCSE Grade 4 or above (C or above) in English and Maths. 

• Has experience in frontline visitor service and prioritises customer service excellence.    

• Has experience working in countryside/land management, or similar, including basic litter/waste removal and routine minor maintenance tasks. 

• Has good verbal and written communication skills.  

• Has knowledge of working with and maintaining hand power tools or machinery. 

• Holds a full UK driving licence.  

• Is First Aid trained 

Benefits Include 

• Competitive salary starting at £28,430 (plus unsocial hours allowance) with clear incremental progress points.  

• 24 days annual leave plus public holidays (or time in lieu where applicable).  

• Pension scheme operated in accordance with Local Government Pension Scheme 

• Employee assistance programmes including mental well-being support. 

• Bicycle Loan scheme 

• Travel card scheme 

How To Apply

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