Beach Warden / Beach Gardens Attendant – 1 Post
Grade 2: SCP 3 - £12.85 per hour
Variable hours up to 28 hours per week – From Immediate start to 6th September
We have a seasonal vacancy available for an outgoing individual who has a calm manner and enjoys engaging with people. As the ‘public face’ of the Town Council on the seafront and around the Town you will help us provide the best possible service we can to our customers You will promote the safe use of the seafront area and provide advice and guidance so that an enjoyable time can be had by everyone. You will be the friendly face of the town and act as a mobile information service utilising our award-winning customer service approach. The role will include serving customers within the Information Centre, supporting the Market Attendant, patrolling the beach and undertaking seafront cleaning. A polite manner with experience in a customer facing role would be an advantage but really, we want people who have a passion for Swanage and can rise to meet the many challenges that make this an interesting and important role. The role will also provide lunchtime cover to the Beach Gardens ‘Tea on the Green’ kiosk serving teas and coffees and taking bookings for putting and tennis. All training will be provided.
Please note this is based on a variable hour’s contract and on days when the weather is poor you may not be required. The role will be required to work weekends and bank holidays.
We are a highly successful team working on what we feel is the most amazing town and beach in the UK. While we provide our award-winning customer service, we also have lots of fun along the way.
If you want to join us for 2026 please contact us (details below) to see the Job Description, and Person Specification and to receive an application form.
Applications close: 26th May 12 noon
Interview date: 29th May 2026
Swanage Town Council is an equal opportunities employer.
Application forms available from: Swanage Town Council - Town Hall, High Street, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2NZ
Telephone: 01929 423636
Email: b.varga@swanage.gov.uk
There are no other current vacancies. Please visit this page regularly for any future updates/opportunities.
Thank you.