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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 25 Curious Positions

Ranked by quirkiness score (high to low)
City of London Corporation 9.6
Operative Ranger - West Heath
Discover the thrill of being a Park Ranger in one of Europe’s most historic parks!
Golders Hill Park
Closes 23:59pm on 16 November 2026
Full Time View Role & Apply
City of London Corporation 9.5
Assistant Ranger (Information)
Patrolling London's ancient forests, deer parks, and open heaths as an official Ranger!
Burnham Beeches Office
Closes 12pm on 16 November 2026
Full Time View Role & Apply
University College London (UCL) 9.5
Trainee Animal Technician
Ever wondered if your pet could be a lab specimen? Trainee Animal Technicians at UCL explore the quirky intersection of animal care and biomedical research!
London (Vice-Provost (Research, Innovation and Global Engagement))
£30,480–£32,542
Closes 2026-11-23
Full time / Fixed-term / On site View Role & Apply
University College London (UCL) 9.5
Animal Technician
Imagine working with animals as a career in the heart of London – it’s not just about pet care; we need tech-savvy animal experts at UCL!
London (School of Life & Medical Sciences)
See advert text
Closes 2026-11-22
Full time / Fixed-term / On site View Role & Apply
Civil Service - Marine Management Organisation 9.4
Marine Licensing Senior Case Manager - ( Ref : 6890 )
Dive into the deep end with a Marine Licensing Senior Case Manager safeguarding our seas and ensuring maritime safety in one of Europe’s busiest ports!
National
£42,221
Closes 1155 pm on Sunday 29th November 2026
Permanent View Role & Apply
UK Parliament / MPs (w4mp) 9.4
Head of External Affairs - The Marine Conservation Society
The Marine Conservation Society is hiring a Head of External Affairs to champion sea life in Parliament – dive into this unconventional career wave!
Westminster, London
£44,000-£48,000
Closes 15 November 2026
Job Details View Role & Apply
Civil Service - Natural England 9.4
Senior Officer - Marine Infrastructure - ( Ref : 6865 )
Londoners might find the Senior Officer role in Marine Infrastructure as refreshingly out of the ordinary – safeguarding our aquatic avenues with an eye on sustainability and innovation.
East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, South East England, South West England, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber
£41,550
Closes 1155 pm on Sunday 22nd November 2026
Permanent View Role & Apply
Civil Service - Natural England 9.4
Senior Officer - Marine Planning & Licensing - ( Ref : 6867 )
Imagine a job where your day is filled with the thrill of marine exploration right in bustling London – that’s what being a Senior Officer for Marine Planning & Licensing offers!
East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, South East England, South West England, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber
£41,550
Closes 1155 pm on Sunday 22nd November 2026
Permanent View Role & Apply
UK Parliament / MPs (w4mp) 9.3
Head of External Affairs - Metropolitan Thames Valley housing (MTVH)
Imagine being the voice that shapes public opinion on housing in one of Europe’s most dynamic cities – join MTVH as Head of External Affairs!
London
£77,104 - £81,162
Closes 23 November 2026
Permanent View Role & Apply
UK Parliament / MPs (w4mp) 9.3
Head of Brand & Communications - Metropolitan Thames Valley housing (MTVH)
Londoners might find the Head of Brand & Communications at Metropolitan Thames Valley housing (MTVH) role as a refreshing blend of strategy and social responsibility in an unexpected public sector setting.
London
£76,693 - £80,729
Closes 23 November 2026
Permanent View Role & Apply
London Borough of Tower Hamlets 9.3
THAMES Tutor
Londoners get a taste of the exotic with THAMES Tutor – your next oboe maestro or percussion pro!
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
£27.36-£38.36 per hour (including holiday pay)
Closes 15 Nov 2026
Casual View Role & Apply
NHS Jobs 9.1
Highly Specialist Music Therapist
Imagine a job where your day is filled with the harmonious blend of classical music and heartfelt therapy sessions – that’s what being an NHS Highly Specialist Music Therapist in London offers!
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, London, SE18 3RZ
£55,524 to £62,652 a year pro rata pa inc
Closes 24 November 2026
Fixed term - Part time View Role & Apply
NHS Jobs 9.1
Senior Music Therapist
Imagine a job where music heals the soul – that’s your Senior Music Therapist at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital!
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, SW10 9NH
£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum incl. HCAS (pro rata)
Closes 23 November 2026
Fixed term - Part time View Role & Apply
NHS Jobs 9.1
West London Music Therapist
Dive into the melodies of healing with a Music Therapist at Hampton’s children-centric haven!
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices, Hampton, TW12 3RA
£16,306.40 to £16,306.40 a year
Closes 16 November 2026
Permanent - Part time View Role & Apply
Transport for London (TfL) 8.9
Engineer - Arboriculture & Landscape
Imagine being a tree whisperer for the city that never sleeps – TfL is hiring an Arboriculture & Landscape Engineer to keep London's greenery in check!
Hybrid, TfL Corporate
Circa £56,900
Closes 3/12/2026 at 23:59
TfL View Role & Apply
London Borough of Enfield 8.9
Head of Parks & Arboriculture
Head of Parks & Arboriculture in Enfield: where urban greenery meets senior leadership!
Trent Park Depot
HOS1 £62,688 to £82,851
Closes 22/11/2026
Permanent View Role & Apply
London Borough of Ealing 8.9
Tree Officer
Ealing Council has a Tree Officer who doubles as an urban forester and tree whisperer!
Greater London, W5 2HL
£43,449 to £45,123
Closes 2026-11-16T23:59:59+00:00
Permanent View Role & Apply
NHS Jobs 8.6
Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist
Imagine being a psychologist in the heart of Harrow – it’s not just about therapy; you could be part of pioneering mental health care for London's diverse population!
Cygnet Health Care, Harrow, HA1 3JL
£60,000 to £63,000 a year
Closes 10 December 2026
Permanent - Full time View Role & Apply
NHS Jobs 8.6
Bank Mortuary Support worker
Bank Mortuary Support at Chelsea and Westminster: Where finance meets final farewell care!
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Isleworth, London, TW7 6AF
Depending on experience Bank rates - per hour
Closes 20 November 2026
Bank - Flexible working View Role & Apply
NHS Jobs 8.6
Consultant Forensic Intellectual Disability Psychiatrist
Join the ranks of a Consultant Forensic Intellectual Disability Psychiatrist in South West London – where mind meets law!
South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust, London, SW17 0YF
£113,565 to £150,569 a year Per annum pro rata plus London Zone Allowances
Closes 22 November 2026
Permanent - Full time View Role & Apply
NHS Jobs 8.6
Service Lead for Mortuary and Bereavement
Imagine a job where your role is to comfort grieving families at the most challenging times – join our Mortuary and Bereavement Service Lead!
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Orpington, BR68ND
£55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum, including high cost allowance
Closes 18 November 2026
Permanent - Full time View Role & Apply
NHS Jobs 8.6
Clinical Lead Pharmacist for Forensic Directorate
Ever wondered if your pharmacist could double as a crime-fighting detective? The NHS is hiring Clinical Lead Pharmacists for the Forensic Directorate!
East London NHS Foundation Trust, London, E9 6SR
£61,927 to £68,676 a year per annum
Closes 22 November 2026
Permanent - Full time View Role & Apply
NHS Jobs 8.6
Divisional Director - Learning Disabilities and Forensics
Explore the curious world of a Divisional Director who navigates both learning disabilities and forensic challenges in Hertfordshire!
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, Radlett, WD7 9HQ
£107,507 to £123,393 a year per annum, pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS)
Closes 29 November 2026
Permanent - Full time View Role & Apply
NHS Jobs 8.6
Band 4 Mortuary Technician
Beneath the bustling streets of London lies a world where mortuary services meet modernity – discover how Band 4 Mortuary Technicians are keeping pace with change!
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, London, N18 1QX
£33,262 to £36,027 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
Closes 13 November 2026
Permanent - Full time View Role & Apply
NHS Jobs 8.6
Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist
Beware the psychologist who doubles as a crime scene artist in East London!
East London NHS Foundation Trust, London, N4 2ES
£66,274 to £73,496 a year per annum Inc HCAs
Closes 15 November 2026
Permanent - Full time View Role & Apply
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