Location: Great Moor House, Exeter, EX2 7NL
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Public Rights of Way and Country Parks team at Devon County Council. We are recruiting for a Devon Countryside Access Forum (DCAF) Officer to join our team, playing a key part in facilitating the effective functioning of the DCAF, which provides independent advice to Devon County Council (DCC) and others on matters relating to the improvement of outdoor recreation and countryside access – more info is on our .
With excellent opportunities to work flexibly, you will be part of a team of public rights of way officers based at our Exeter office, helping to support and deliver for health and wellbeing, environmental sustainability, and economic vitality.
With excellent communication, time management and administration skills, and ideally with experience in public access, countryside management and/or transferable functions, you will have a proven ability to manage and coordinate meetings, events and training, and communicate with a wide range of individuals and organisations at a local, regional and national level.
Key areas of focus include arranging, publicising, attending and minuting meetings of the DCAF, preparing agenda papers, reports and newsletters, coordinating responses to consultations and facilitating the admin required to run the Forum and support its volunteer members.
Benefits of working with Devon also include:
1. Generous Leave: allowing you to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance, and increasing with length of service.
2. Continued Professional Development: Access to training and mentor support to help you achieve your career goals and grow within the organisation.
3. Flexible Working: Enjoy flexible hours and the ability to accrue additional flex leave days per year, providing you with the flexibility to manage your time effectively.
4. Public Holidays: Time off for bank holidays, giving you the opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends.
5. Pension Scheme: A generous pension plan to secure your future, offering peace of mind and financial stability.
The closing date is 12 noon on Wednesday 25th March with interviews scheduled for Wednesday 15th April.