Seasonal Beach Warden

Successful applicants will work one of 2 shifts working outdoors on the resort beaches and coastline of North Tyneside for several hours per day to carry out their duties.

The shifts are as follows:

Shift 1

Monday - 17:00 till 20:00

Tuesday to Thursday - 09:00 till 20:00

Shift 2

Friday to Sunday - 09:00 till 20:00

Monday - 09:00 till 12:00

If you are passionate about the local environment and the community benefits it provides, then an exciting opportunity exists for you at North Tyneside Council. We are recruiting 4 Seasonal Beach Wardens to join our multi disciplined Seafront Team and are looking for friendly, enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals.

You will be an integral member of the team who look after the beaches and surrounding infrastrucutre undertaking cleaning and maintenance duties to attain the international Blue Flag Awards and the national Seaside Awards administered by Keep Britian Tidy.

The post will involve dealing with education, Enforcement and the issuing of fixed penalty notices regarding legislation relating to Public Spaces Protection Orders, Environmental Protection Act and dealing with low level antisocial behavior issues to ensure North Tyneside is a great place to live work and visit.

The successful candidate

Will need to be able to work both as part of the team and independently using their own initiative and work proactively with all members of the wider team, external agencies and the public.

Will have a disposition to promote high standards of customer care and communication skills will be required to provide a safe, clean, tidy, and enjoyable coastal environment.

Will ideally have a knowledge or awarness of the North Tyneside coastline and the local legislation in force along it. An understanding of basice beach safety will also be advantageous for this role.

Must have excellent communication skills, both in written and verbal contexts and the abilty to prioritise duties to provide the highest levels of servicel. The ability to handle confilct with a tact and diplomacy and have a logical approach to problem solving is an essentail part of the role.

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.

Require a reasonable adjustment? If you feel a reasonable adjustment will provide additional support in both the recruitment process and within the workplace, please indicate this to the hiring manager on your application. Declaring a reasonable adjustment will not subject you to any form of discrimination when determining which applicants are successful for interview and employment with us.

Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan

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.