OPERATIONS OFFICER JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE: BASED: SALARY: TERMS: REPORTING TO: LIAISON WITH: Operations Officer The LookOut in Hyde Park London W2 2UH 22,000 per annum Full time contract, 40 hours per week, 25 days annual leave plus Public Holidays Commercial Venue Manager, Royal Parks Foundation (RPF) RPF team, Royal Parks Agency, schools, partners, suppliers, customers JOB PURPOSE: KEY DUTIES: To ensure all operations run smoothly at The LookOut, supporting delivery of quality Education sessions and sustainable commercial growth from Private Hire and Community events. Facilities Management of The LookOut building, RPF office and equipment to the highest standards Administration of bookings, planning and coordination of resources, invoicing and payments, H&S for all users Event support for RPF, Education, Community and Private Hire events. SKILLS: Highly organised / can-do energy / rigorous planner / service ethic / team player PERSON SPECIFICATION Highly organised, with immaculate attention to detail Presentable and comfortable liaising with varied demands of clients, partners, staff and suppliers High energy team player with strong work ethic capable of delivering a complex workload Good numeracy and communication skills proficient with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends Available to work from Monday 28 September 2015 Current UK driving license An interest in heritage, nature and the green outdoors!

RESPONSIBILITIES FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Be the first point of contact for day to day venue operations and provide trouble shooting when required Post-delivery and pick up RPF post, milk orders and delivery, keeping communal space tidy, updating weekly calendar of activities Testing lights, security and fire alarm, checking meter readings and utility bills against usage. Flag up any issues / risks to line manager and H&S officers, and update RPF environmental report Prepare work list for suppliers and TRP, including refuse collection, cleaning services and gardening works Managing office supplies orders and equipment maintenance (i.e. printer, buggy), purchasing education resources ADMINISTRATION Logging, handling converting enquiries from schools / community groups / TRP Advising on and managing calendars / room allocations /staff members per booking Tracking, issuing and chasing invoices from schools / community groups / private hire clients New starter inductions, health and safety and fire alarm procedures, tour of the building Schools bookings administration, booking forms, coach permits, playground reservations EVENT SUPPORT OTHER Hosting showarounds for Education, Community and Private Hire clients and suppliers Supporting every aspect of event and session planning, resourcing, management and execution During busy periods, it really is all hands on deck, supporting the wider team is vital Providing all employees, visitors and users the best possible experience of the venue Act as an ambassador by working to the highest professional standards, promoting collaborative working relationships in support of the Foundation s vision and values Get stuck into any other Royal Parks Foundation activities as the need arises! We also expect every team member to embrace our team values: Turn up on time Pause, breathe, think Value everyone It s we not I Be your best Find solutions

OUTLINE OF TERMS & CONDITIONS JOB TITLE: SALARY: CONTRACT: Operations Officer 22,000 per annum Full time contract HOURS: 40 hours per week, plus up to 1 hour unpaid lunch, worked over 5 days, Monday to Friday. Core hours of business are 09:30 to 16:00 with remaining working hours to be allocated before and/or after this based on the needs of the Foundation. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: NOTICE PERIOD: ANNUAL LEAVE: PENSION: Due to the nature of its work, Royal Parks Foundation team members support each other whenever needed and, if required, provide cover for evening and / or weekend work. Please note the Royal Parks Foundation applies a time off in lieu policy for additional hours worked outside the specific role. 3 months 1 week during probationary period, 2 months thereafter 25 days annual leave pro rata, plus Public Holidays Eligible to join pension arrangements after 3 months The Royal Parks Foundation is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer

THE ROYAL PARKS FOUNDATION - WHO WE ARE The Royal Parks Foundation is the registered charity (no.1097545) that helps support the magic of London s eight amazing Royal Parks for everyone to enjoy. Established in 2003, the charity has helped raise more than 12m towards a wide variety of projects from wildlife conservation and heritage restoration, to community sport, education and the creative arts. The charity works closely with The Royal Parks Agency, the government body responsible for the dayto-day management of the eight Royal Parks. Partnership projects include funding and building a 2.2m environmental education centre in Hyde Park, The Isis Education Centre, which opened in September 2011. The small, energetic Foundation team of 20 people is based in the Isis Education Centre and is supported by an active Chairman and Board of 12 Trustees. The Royal Parks Foundation and its Trustees are committed to: Help protect, support and enhance the past, present and future of London s eight Royal Parks and their rare and special assets Reach out to make the Parks more of people s lives Help improve the Parks financial future The Foundation s charitable objectives are to: Repair, restore, conserve and improve the Parks natural and built environment Promote broader public access to and enjoyment of the Royal Parks Educate, engage and inform the public about the past, present and future heritage of the Royal Parks and their role and value to society Encourage the protection of wildlife and support and increase biodiversity and promote sustainability Promote Education and Health, encouraging the public to participate in activities relating to health, wellbeing and life outdoors The Royal Parks Foundation is based at the LookOut in Hyde Park, London W2 2UH

The Royal Parks in numbers: Which are The Royal Parks? Bushy Park, Greenwich Park, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Richmond Park, St James's Park, The Green Park and The Regent's Park. Total size 5,000 acres (2,023ha) Why are they important? Unparalleled opportunities for relaxation, exercise, entertainment and education As some of London s biggest green spaces, they cool urban temperatures, reduce wind speeds and absorb pollution and flood water Fine horticulture, rare wildlife conservation sites and some of the country s most important buildings, statues and memorials Venues for leading sporting and cultural events Brief history Ownership and management The Royal Parks (TRP) Deer parks: Most were originally royal hunting chases, enclosed from the 15th century onwards, beginning with Greenwich Park in 1433 Formal gardens: Monarchs progressively redesigned the parks as formal gardens with avenues and water features, beginning with Charles II at St James s and Greenwich Parks in the 1660s Public parks: The parks were gradually opened to the public, beginning with The Regent s Park in 1845. The parks soon became popular places for relaxation, leisure and entertainment The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the GLA both hold responsibility for the Parks on behalf of the nation. The Chief Executive of the Royal Parks Agency is responsible for operational decisions in the Parks, including Primrose Hill, Brompton Cemetery, Grosvenor Square Gardens, Victoria Tower Gardens, gardens of Number 10, 11 and 12 Downing Street, Canning Green, Poets Green and the Longford River. TRP contracts out most of the grounds works and tree maintenance, as well as services, such as catering, boating, deck chairs, and some sports.