Assistant Forest Keeper

City of London Salary: £30,821 - £34,201 Contractual Hours: Full-time, permanent, 35 hours per week Join Our Team – Protect, Engage & Preserve Are you passionate about helping protect nature and conserving and preserving public open spaces? Does seeing litter discarded in natural areas make you want to do something about it? Are you an experienced commercial driver who is happy to drive the length and breadth of the Forest to clear waste and empty our bins each and every day? Do you have access to your own vehicle on non-commercial driving days which will enable you to travel to locations that require litter picking. We are seeking two Assistant Forest Keeper/Drivers to join our dedicated Recycling and Waste Team, contributing to the daily cleanliness, and to be a welcoming face, for those visiting Epping Forest. This is an exciting opportunity to help preserve nature, heritage, and cultural assets while ensuring a our visitor experience is safe and enjoyable. Key Responsibilities To provide a litter collection and litter picking service on Epping Forest and Bufferlands in a safe and efficient way. Provide a warm and friendly welcome to visitors and stakeholders, encouraging responsible exploration of the Forest and Bufferlands. Conduct visual site checks and report defects to help present the Forest to the high standard demanded by tour visitors. Assist in gathering data for waste and monitoring. Engage with local stakeholders and community groups to foster positive relationships and encourage volunteer participation. Provide support during incidents and emergencies alongside relevant authorities. Adhere to health and safety protocols, risk assessments, and best practices. Essential (E)/Desirable (D) Qualifications & Experience GCSEs (Grade 4 or above) in English and Maths or equivalent. (E) Full, clean UK driving licence alongside a CPC qualification or at a minimum, a full UK driving license with the expectation of training to gain a CPC qualification. (E) Experience of driving a 4.5 tonne vehicle or above. (D) Ability to work effectively as part of a high‑performing team with a proven track record of excellent customer service. (D) Knowledge of litter and waste management in line with sustainability targets. (D) Working Conditions Outdoor work in all weather conditions. Work on a rotational shift pattern, including weekend and bank holiday working. Why Join Us? This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in one of the UK's most treasured natural landscapes. If you are passionate about keeping areas litter free, public engagement and outdoor work, we want to hear from you Join us in protecting and enhancing Epping Forest for generations to come. For further details and an application pack please click to "Apply on our Website". Closing date: 12 noon on 8 December 2025 The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications. Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs. We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs. The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do. #J-18808-Ljbffr