OPPORTUNITIES AT FORD PARK
Welcome to our Opportunities page where you'll find out how you can get involved with Ford Park.
Here you’ll see any current vacancies, volunteer roles, and trustee opportunities, all helping to support Ford Park as a charity-run community green space in Ulverston.
Whether you have a little time to give, specific skills to share, or you’re looking for a more involved role, we’d love to hear from you.
Site Maintenance Officer
Part-time Vacancy
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Ford Park is looking for a Site Maintenance Officer (part-time, 2 days per week) to help keep our charity-run park safe, accessible and looking lovely for everyone who uses it.
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This is a hands-on role working with our Park Director, Gardener and Volunteer Officer, looking after the day-to-day maintenance of the park — from paths, trails, benches and signage, to coordinating contractors, checking equipment, supporting volunteer jobs, and helping us plan seasonal maintenance across the grounds and gardens.
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If you love practical work, being outdoors, and taking pride in a place that means a lot to the community, we’d love to hear from you.
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Hours: Part-time (2 days per week)
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Salary: £26,560 per year (pro-rata)
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Closing date for applications is 5pm Tuesday 31st March 2026 and interviews will be held during the week commencing 13th April 2026.
To apply please email or send your CV and a covering letter (describing how your experience meets the requirements listed in the job decription which you can access below) to: