Visitor Centres Estate Warden

Visitor Centres Estate Warden Location: Brecon Salary: Grade 4 £27,709 - £29,071 pro rata Hours: 37 hours per week Closing Date: 4th November 2026 Interview Date: 10th November 2026 Job Purpose: To maintain and enhance the external grounds of the National Park’s visitor-facing locations and to deliver minor maintenance of the buildings. The role will work predominantly at the National Park Visitor Centre and Craig y Nos Country Park.

Main Duties

• Carry out practical estate, grounds and property maintenance as allocated by the Commercial Manager.
• Use initiative to deal with, and/or report, tasks that appear necessary and are observed during routine work.
• Ensure safe working practices through the implementation of health and safety legislation, and encouraging good practice.
• Take responsibility for the care and maintenance of vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and personal protective clothing.
• Contribute to the cleanliness and presentation of the grounds of the National Park Visitor Centre and other allocated sites.
• Work with other National Park Authority staff and volunteers to deliver larger practical works.
• Maintain accurate records of work carried out.
• Manage the grounds maintenance budget and report to the Commercial Manager.
• Contribute to the welcome of visitors to the National Park Visitor Centre and other visitor-facing locations.
• Undertake any other duty appropriate to the grade and nature of the post, as required by the Commercial Manager.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Practical experience of grounds, estate or property maintenance and the safe use of appropriate hand and power tools.
• A sound understanding of safe working practices and the ability to apply health and safety requirements in practical work.
• Ability to identify maintenance needs, prioritise tasks and take appropriate action or report issues promptly.
• Ability to care for and carry out routine checks on vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, volunteers, contractors and members of the public.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, including supporting larger practical work with staff and volunteers.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, monitor expenditure and provide clear updates to the line manager.
• A positive and helpful approach when working at public-facing visitor sites.
• Ability to undertake the practical and outdoor requirements of the role, with reasonable adjustments where applicable.
• A full current driving licence and the ability to travel between Authority sites.
• Welsh Language Level 1 Desirable Criteria
• A relevant qualification in horticulture, grounds maintenance, estate management, countryside management or related discipline.
• Experience of maintaining public parks, visitor attractions, heritage sites or other high-footfall outdoor spaces.
• Relevant certificates for the operation of plant, machinery or specialist equipment.
• First aid qualification.
• Experience of supervising or supporting volunteers.
• Experience of budget monitoring or ordering materials and services.
• Level 2 Welsh Language Skill Note on Welsh Language Requirement Please note: If you do not meet the Welsh language Requirements specified, then the Authority offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these requirements during your employment with us. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application