Job Description:

Park Warden

Belfast City Council

Falls Road, Belfast

£15.82 per hour

37 hours per week (Annualised hours rota)

Temporary Ongoing | Start Date: 27th July 2026

Security experience, including opening/closing facilities, patrols, incident reporting and working with the public. Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Hatched Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Park Warden on behalf of Belfast City Council. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in security, enforcement, customer service, or outdoor operational roles to join the Parks and Cemeteries Operational Services team.

The Role

As a Park Warden, you will help maintain safe, welcoming and enjoyable public spaces across Belfast's parks. You will carry out patrols, support park users, enforce council by-laws and assist with maintaining the safety and security of facilities.

Key Duties Include:

• Carrying out regular patrols of parks, cemeteries and open spaces
• Enforcing council by-laws, dog control orders, litter code and alcohol regulations
• Responding to complaints and reporting incidents appropriately
• Supporting public safety and providing excellent customer service
• Opening and securing buildings and facilities
• Carrying out inspections of playgrounds, paths, park furniture and facilities
• Recording incidents, damage and maintenance issues
• Removing litter, waste and hazardous materials where required
• Working with community groups, stakeholders and statutory agencies including PSNI
• Assisting at events and supporting park activities

Essential Criteria:

• Full UK driving licence (valid in Northern Ireland)
• Experience dealing with members of the public face-to-face
• Experience in a security, patrol, enforcement or similar role
• Ability to complete incident reports and maintain accurate records
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Working Hours:

This role operates on a 4-week annualised rota covering early and late shifts, including weekends.

• Summer period: 42 hours per week
• Winter period: 29 hours per week
• 5 days out of 7 rota pattern

Contract Details:

Location: Falls Road, Belfast

Start Date: 27th July 2026

Duration: 12 weeks

Pay Rate: £15.82 per hour + additional rates for w/e and evening work

If you have experience in security, enforcement, facilities, community support or outdoor operational roles, we would love to hear from you.