Beach Safety Warden – Kiosk

About the job

Key information

• Part time position worked on a rota basis
• Seasonal 2nd April – 1st November 2026
• Salary is 13.05 per hour (pro-rata) for 20 hours/week and 30 weeks per year.
• Flexible approach to the working week as we are open 7 days a week and bank holidays.

What will I be doing?

We’re working to improve the lives of people in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Taking money or card payment for parking on our beaches.
• Clear and effective communication with the public and colleagues to deliver safety messages and ensure smooth operations.
  the ramp onto the beach(s) is in good repair and ready for the days vehicles and ensuring the safe parking of cars etc and enforcing parking restrictions on the
• Berrow/Brean Beach.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:

• Have good communication skills.
• Have the ability to handle cash and card transactions accurately.
• Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

What is in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

Supporting documents and information

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Sue Knight, 07464981797 sue.knight@somerset.gov.uk

Interviews will take place on asap.

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button – we can’t wait to hear from you.

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