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
Salary description
£15.82 - £15.82 per hour