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Team Leader

The Royal Parks

Greater London (On-site)

£31,313 per year

Full-time or part-time

Permanent

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About Us

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments across eight Royal Parks in London. These include Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces, including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our Royal Parks and public spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK, welcoming tens of millions of visitors each year.

We are looking for a Team Leader to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 40 hours per week. Part-time hours and job-shares will be considered, however, it is a requirement that at least one weekend is worked per week.

The Benefits

Salary of £31,313 per annum (£15.54 per hour, pro rata for part-time)
26 days’ annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after three years’ service (pro rata for part-time)
Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
Learning and development opportunities
Cycle to work scheme
Offices based in beautiful park locations

This is a rewarding opportunity for a leisure, hospitality or service industry professional with high-volume experience to join our exceptional organisation as we continue to make a positive difference to the lives of people across London.

You’ll have the chance to grow and develop your career amongst some of London’s most iconic outdoor spaces, enabling sporting activities for individuals and communities who cannot access facilities elsewhere.

As such, you’ll have the chance to make a positive impact whilst growing and developing your skills, safe in the knowledge that your work will do genuine good and support innumerable people.

The Role

As the Team Leader, you will ensure that members of the public, groups and teams can enjoy sports facilities across Hyde Park and The Regent’s Park.

Providing operational shift leadership to a team of Operations Assistants and other staff, you will work across our boating, swimming, tennis, padel, netball, football and lawn bowls facilities.

You’ll ensure all activities run smoothly and safely, championing excellent customer service and H&S at all times. Supporting your team and colleagues, you will prepare facilities for daily use and special events, contributing to a positive, well-managed environment for both customers and staff.

About You

To be considered as the Team Leader, you will need:

Previous experience in the leisure, hospitality or service industries
Experience working with high volumes of customers
The ability to manage customers and resources to support smooth operations
Excellent customer service skills with clear, professional communication
The ability to work flexibly and manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite Me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.

Other organisations may call this role Leisure Supervisor, Duty Manager, Sports Facilities Supervisor, Hospitality Supervisor, Facilities Team Leader, Leisure Centre Supervisor, Customer Service Team Leader, or Customer Operations Supervisor.

The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

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Registered Charity

101 - 500

We provide free access to London’s beautiful, natural and historic green spaces, to help improve everyone’s quality of life and wellbeing.

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Posted on: 15 December 2025

Closing date: 04 January 2026 at 14:01

Job ref: 000633

Tags: Business Development, Customer Service

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

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Legacy Administration Team Leader

Marie Curie

London, UK (Hybrid) 16.72 miles

£41,000 + London Allowance (£3,500)

Contract (12 months)

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Company Description

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.

Job Description

Step into a pivotal role supporting the Legacy Administration Manager to deliver best practice legacy administration and maximise vital income for Marie Curie. You’ll lead on implementing team strategy, refining processes, and championing high standards across a busy, specialist function.

Help shape the future of legacy giving at Marie Curie. As our Legacy Administration Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in protecting and optimising one of the charity’s most important income streams.

In this role, you will:

With advanced knowledge of UK-wide legacy administration and multi-jurisdiction practice, you’ll manage your own complex and contentious caseload handling sensitive issues, mitigating reputational risk, and ensuring Marie Curie receives its full entitlement.
As a confident people manager, you’ll mentor and develop three Legacy Officers, driving performance through regular 121s, quality monitoring, and clear KPIs. You’ll embed a positive, high-performing team culture while ensuring consistent, accurate and timely casework.
You’ll work collaboratively with solicitors, executors, internal teams and co-beneficiary charities, representing Marie Curie with professionalism and care. You’ll also lead projects, support governance work, and deputise for the Legacy Administration Manager when required.
If you’re passionate about leadership, expert legacy practice, and making a real impact within a major UK charity, this role puts you at the heart of safeguarding and growing crucial legacy income.

Skills Needed

Proven line management experience, including mentoring, performance management and developing high performing teams.
Advanced knowledge of legacy administration and experience within the charity sector, including wills, probate, trusts, tax and estate management.
Experience managing complex and contentious caseloads, with the ability to handle sensitive issues and mitigate reputational risk.
Strong understanding of multi-jurisdiction legacy processes across the UK, with confidence navigating varied legal and operational requirements.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to build effective relationships and influence outcomes with solicitors, executors, co-beneficiary charities and internal teams.
Exceptional attention to detail when managing casework including when reviewing legal documentation and estate accounts
High-level communication skills, able to engage sensitively and professionally with family, friends, legal professionals and members of the public.
Commitment to Marie Curie’s values, fostering a positive team culture and collaborative working across the organisation.

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Application & Interview Process

As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
Close date for applications: Sunday 4th January 2026 (due to the festive period, we aim to get back to successful candidates w/c Monday 5th January 2026)

Salary: £41,000 + London Allowance (£3,500)

Contract: Contract, 12 months

Based: Homebased (can be based in London office 2 days per week)

Benefits you’ll LOVE:

Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
Continuous professional development opportunities.
Industry-leading training programmes
Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
Access to Blue Light Card membership
Subsidised Eye Care

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments.

Additional Information

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]

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