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Curious Roles You Might Not Expect

From Heathrow's exotic animal hub and Woolwich Ferry marine engineers to royal park drone pilots and noise nuisance detectives—explore the quirkier side of London public service.

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All 20 Curious Positions

Ranked by quirkiness score (high to low)
Transport for London (TfL) 9.8
Senior Engineer - Drones
Londoners beware: the city’s drones are not just for show – they need a Senior Engineer to keep them soaring!
Hybrid, TfL Corporate
£67,000 to £73,000
Closes Sunday 8th of November 2026 at 23:59
TfL View Role & Apply
NHS Jobs 9.7
Health Play Specialist
Join the NHS as a Health Play Specialist and transform children’s hospital stays into joyful journeys with your magic touch!
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, W2 1NY
£34,186 to £37,389 a year pa inclusive
Closes 10 November 2026
Permanent - Full time View Role & Apply
City of London Corporation 9.6
Operative Ranger - West Heath
Imagine being a Ranger in the heart of London - but not just any park! Dive into an adventure as West Heath’s very own Operative Ranger.
Golders Hill Park
Closes 23:59pm on 16 November 2026
Full Time View Role & Apply
City of London Corporation 9.6
Operative Ranger - Queens Park
Londoners beware: Queens Park is home to the city’s first Operative Ranger - a job that combines park maintenance with high-tech surveillance using drones!
Queens Park The Lodge
Closes 23:59pm on 10 November 2026
Full Time View Role & Apply
Civil Service - Maritime and Coastguard Agency 9.4
Marine Office Dedicated Oral Examiner
Londoners beware: the city is hiring a Marine Office Dedicated Oral Examiner to ensure our seas are safe and sound!
Remote working (anywhere in the UK)
£53,223
Closes 1155 pm on Sunday 1st November 2026
Fixed term View Role & Apply
Civil Service - UK Hydrographic Office 9.4
Maritime Advisor
Maritime Advisor: Navigating the City by Water? This Civil Service role is your ticket to a career on the River Thames!
Taunton, Somerset, South West
£33,448
Closes 1155 pm on Sunday 1st November 2026
Permanent View Role & Apply
Civil Service - Department for Transport 9.4
Executive Assistant to the Maritime Director
Imagine being the Executive Assistant to a Maritime Director in bustling Birmingham or Leeds – now picture doing it with an unexpected twist right here in London!
Birmingham, Leeds, London
£32,027
Closes 1155 pm on Saturday 31st October 2026
Permanent View Role & Apply
Transport for London (TfL) 9.4
Marine Engineering Manager (Electrical)
Marine Engineering Manager at Woolwich Ferry: Dive into a career where electrical wizardry meets the historic charm of London River Services!
Woolwich Ferry, London River Services Ltd
up to £66,520
Closes for applications is 5th November  @ 23:59 hours
Permanent View Role & Apply
Transport for London (TfL) 9.4
Marine Engineering Manager (Vessel)
Marine Engineering Manager (Vessel) at the heart of Woolwich Ferry – where engineering meets history on water!
Woolwich Ferry, London River Services Ltd
up to £66,520
Closes for applications is: 5th November 2026 @ 23:59 hours
Permanent View Role & Apply
London Borough of Barnet 9.3
Public Protection Officer - Public Health and Noise Nuisance
London Borough of Barnet seeks a Public Protection Officer to ensure public health and silence the noisiest nuisances – an intriguing blend for city dwellers!
London, United Kingdom
Grade I - £42,771 £46,968
Closes 2026-11-01T00:00:00+00:00
Full time View Role & Apply
British Transport Police (BTP) 9.1
Analyst - Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB)
The BTP is hiring for a unique role: an Analyst at the Force Intelligence Bureau to oversee security via cutting-edge drone surveillance.
Force Headquarters / London Hub
£37,005.87
Closes 2026-11-01
Permanent View Role & Apply
Civil Service - Forestry Commission 9.0
Heritage Mapping and Data Officer
Imagine being a Heritage Mapping and Data Officer for the Forestry Commission in bustling London – where greenery meets governance!
National
£33,854
Closes 1155 pm on Sunday 8th November 2026
Fixed term View Role & Apply
London Borough of Ealing 8.9
Tree Officer
Mapping canopy thermal heat to plant thousands of street trees specifically in London's most tree-deprived neighborhoods.
Greater London, W5 2HL
£43,449 to £45,123
Closes 2026-11-16T23:59:59+00:00
Permanent View Role & Apply
Civil Service - HM Prison & Probation Service 8.6
Forensic or Clinical Registered Psychologist - Psychology Services - Youth Custody Services - Forensic Interventions (Ref: 23657)
Imagine a psychologist working with young offenders in the heart of East Anglia – that’s your chance to join HM Prison & Probation Service as a Forensic or Clinical Registered Psychologist!
This position is based at HM Prison Cookham Wood, Rochester, ME1 3LU. HMYOI Feltham, Feltham, TW13 4ND. HMYOI Werrington, Stoke on Trent, ST9 0DX. HMYOI Wetherby, Wetherby, LS22 5ED.
£54,148 - £57,580
Closes 1155 pm on Tuesday 10th November 2026
Permanent View Role & Apply
Civil Service - HM Prison & Probation Service 8.6
Forensic or Clinical Registered Psychologist - Psychology Services - Youth Custody Services - HMYOI Feltham (Ref: 23676)
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a psychologist in the most unexpected of places? Dive into this unique opportunity at HMYOI Feltham!
This position is based at HMYOI FELTHAM FELTHAM, TW13 4ND
£57,580
Closes 1155 pm on Tuesday 10th November 2026
Permanent View Role & Apply
Civil Service - HM Prison & Probation Service 8.6
Senior Forensic Psychologist – Youth Custody Service – HMYOI Feltham (Ref: 23490)
Imagine being a Senior Forensic Psychologist in the heart of London – your work could shape futures and challenge perceptions within HMYOI Feltham!
This position is based at
£60,518 - £66,571
Closes 1155 pm on Thursday 5th November 2026
Permanent View Role & Apply
NHS Jobs 8.6
Forensic Adolescent Practitioner
Forensic Adolescent Practitioners: Uncovering the hidden mental health needs of young offenders in Hertfordshire – a job that combines compassion with cutting-edge psychology!
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, Radlett, WD7 9HQ
£51,657 to £58,785 a year per annum, pro rata (inclusive of 5% HCAS)
Closes 05 November 2026
Permanent - Full time View Role & Apply
NHS Jobs 8.6
Training Programme Director for Forensic Psychiatry (London)
Londoners never knew their forensic psychiatrist could also be a Shakespearean actor!
NHS England, London, E14 4PU
Depending on experience In line with TPD sessional payments
Closes 08 November 2026
Secondment - Flexible working, Job-share, Part time View Role & Apply
London Borough of Waltham Forest 8.6
Mortuary Support Personnel
Londoners beware: the Mortuary Support Personnel of Waltham Forest are here to ensure even in death, we get a touch of London's unique spirit!
Greater London, United Kingdom
Grade: Scale 4
Part time View Role & Apply
London Borough of Sutton 7.5
Independent Person - Sutton Pension Fund
Imagine being the 'Independent Person' who ensures your pension fund is managed with a mix of sharp eyes and sharper wit – it’s not just about money management; it’s an art form in London!
London Borough of Sutton
£169,779 - £207,021 (£211,681 unconsolidated maximum)
Closes 2026-11-06
Full Time View Role & Apply
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