Gardening jobs in Tynemouth

Grade 5 £26403.00 to £27254.00 per annum, pro rata.

14.5

Part Time

Environmental Services / Waste / Recycling / Parks

05/05/2026

REQ000115

Assistant Park Keeper

North Tyneside Council would like to hear from enthusiastic people with a can-do attitude who are eager to work outdoors. If you are passionate about the environment and the benefits that access to a quality recreational green space can bring to communities, then we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We are seeking support from an interested person to join our established Northumberland Park Keeping Team to work as an Assistant Park Keeper for two years, on a part time basis, and help deliver the horticultural maintenance in accordance with recognised horticultural standards and Green Flag Award best practice.

The successful candidate

The post holder should have excellent communication skills as they will be required to engage with park users and the local community. You will need to be able to work independently and use your own initiative to provide benefit for all users of the park. You will work proactively with all members of the wider team including external agencies.

The post will require you to work in all outdoor weather conditions whilst carrying out significant manual tasks. You will need to demonstrate that you are able to meet the physical demands of the post, which includes carrying out manual tasks throughout the day and operating various equipment and machinery.

As an integral member of the Parks and Horticulture team, you will help us ensure North Tyneside is a great place to live, work and visit.

Fixed Term for two years providing two-day cover of a five-day Assistant Park Keeper post, working 14.5-hours per week pro rata following a seasonal shift pattern described below:

Contact:

For an informal conversation regarding the vacancy, please contact:

Pixie Phelan – Team Leader, Parks

pixie.phelan@northtyneside.gov.uk

Or,

Zoe Frazer – Team Leader, Parks

zoe.frazer@northtyneside.gov.uk

Why North Tyneside Council?

Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. A place where people want to work, where joining our team is an exciting prospect, staying with us feels like a great decision, and building your career at North Tyneside Council is a natural progression.

As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well-being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued.

Together, we're crafting a workplace that's built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference.

If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel.

Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business.

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In 2019, North Tyneside Council declared a climate emergency. This declaration set a target to reduce the carbon footprint of the council’s operations, and the borough, by 50% by 2023 and to align to the Government’s net zero target of 2050.

We recognise the significant role we can play in the borough in helping to limit climate change, but we can’t do this alone; we need help from all our residents, businesses, voluntary and community sectors and of course all those who apply and work for us. Together we can make North Tyneside a sustainable place to live and work for everyone in the borough.

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