Senior Community Ranger & Play Officer

If you are passionate about making parks safe, engaging and welcoming for children, families and the wider community, committed to achieving positive outcomes, and bring experience working in parks, open spaces or other frontline community services, we would love to hear from you.

In this role, you will:

• Supervise Community Park Rangers and Play Leaders, including rota coordination and ensuring planned activities are delivered to a high standard.
• Lead the delivery of play sessions, community activities and small‑scale events across parks and Adventure Play sites.
• Patrol parks and carry out inspections, addressing safety issues, supporting maintenance, and promoting positive behaviour in line with byelaws.
• Work closely with partners, including Police teams, Youth Services, community groups and volunteers, to support safe, active and inclusive parks.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience working in parks, open spaces or a comparable frontline service, with the ability to carry out routine inspections and basic maintenance.
• Experience developing and delivering play or community activities for children and families in public spaces.
• Knowledge of health & safety, safeguarding, play provision and customer care, including understanding issues impacting children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse communities and with a wide range of partners.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary £45,852 - £49,155 plus allowances (if applicable). In addition weekend enhancement, for working 1 weekend day every week.
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
• Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional Christmas closure days.
• Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance.
• Staff money‑saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).
• Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear professional development and leadership pathways.

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.