Permanent
Full Time 37 hours per week
Location: Great Moor House, Exeter, EX2 7NL
Salary: £38,626 - £42,708 per annum
Closing Date: 07/07/2025
Interviews are scheduled for 23rd or 25th July
Job Opportunity: Senior Public Rights of Way Officer (Access and Trails)
Join the Public Rights of Way and Country Parks Team at Devon County Council. We are seeking a Senior Public Rights of Way Officer to lead our southern area warden team, managing some of the UK’s most popular recreational trails, including parts of the South West Coast Path and King Charles III England Coast Path National Trails.
This role covers an area from the Tamar to the Somerset and Dorset borders, focusing on the management, maintenance, and enhancement of public rights of way, off-road trails, county roads, and the wider countryside access network. The aim is to promote health, environmental sustainability, and economic vitality through a network of over 5,000 km of paths.
Applicants should have a relevant degree or substantial experience in public rights of way and access management, with strong skills in prioritisation, organisation, communication, and problem-solving.
Main responsibilities include conducting inspections, managing maintenance and improvement projects, and providing expert advice to stakeholders.
For an informal discussion, contact Richard Walton or Joe Deasy at (01392) 383000.
Application: Senior Public Rights of Way Officer (Access and Trails)
* Devon County Council values diversity and is committed to inclusion and safety. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
* Flexible working options are available, including hybrid, part-time, and condensed hours.
* We are dedicated to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults; all staff and volunteers must share this commitment.
* This role requires fluency in English.
* Personal data will be processed in accordance with our privacy notice.
* Visit our 'Working for Devon' page for more information.
* We cannot sponsor visas; UK Right to Work is required.
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