About the role

At over 200 acres Crystal Palace Park is far larger than most urban parks. Beloved as a ‘back garden’ to many people in the surrounding neighbourhoods, it is also of national and international significance due to its design as the grounds to the Victorian architectural masterpiece, The Crystal Palace, and its rich unique heritage including the 170-year-old world-famous dinosaurs.

Today, circa one million people visit the park every year; to relax and meet friends and family, take part in sports and physical exercise, enjoy world-class acts during summer festivals, or simply have a moment of peace and enjoyment of nature.

The Events team supports the mission of Crystal Palace Park Trust by managing the delivery of commercial events in the park, as well as our seasonal, free to attend public programme. We are looking for casual duty managers to support the wider Events Team in the delivery of this programme as we continue working to restore the park's reputation as a destination for world-class outdoor events.

We want to recruit a pool of people who share this vision and want to help contribute to the Trust's success. As such applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Role: Event Duty Manager

Line Managed By: Senior Event Manager(s)

Location: Crystal Palace Park, Ledrington Road, London, SE19 2BB

Responsible for: This role is responsible for managing: Event volunteers (with support from the Senior Volunteer Officer)

Salary: £18.75 per hour

Hours: Casual, as required.

Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays, accrued on a pro rata basis. Employer Pension Contribution 5%, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service.

How to apply

Download the job description here. Submit the following documents as separate .pdf files:

1. CV

2. Covering letter not to exceed two single-sided pages. The covering letter should consist of a statement of personal interest and clearly describe how the applicant satisfies the job description (main responsibilities and person specification).

3. Equal Opportunities Form
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Submit the three documents above to jobs@crystalpalaceparktrust.org, quoting ‘Role: Events Duty Manager 2025’ in the subject line.

Qualified applicants who are interested in a brief informal discussion about the role prior to applying can request one by contacting: jobs@crystalpalaceparktrust.org

‍All applicants must submit an Equal Opportunities Form

Crystal Palace Park Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that our staff should represent the communities, organisations, and individuals that we work with and support. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or nationality.

We thank all applicants for their interest.