Job Description
Northumberland County Council's Countryside and Green Spaces Team are looking to recruit an Area Countryside Officer to deal with issues relating to Public Rights of Way and public access in the north of Northumberland.
This position is full time and permanent; working from home arrangements and flexible hours apply.
Interviews will be held on Monday 12th August 2026.
Requirements of the Job
- Experience in the management of Public Rights of Way and access land
- Excellent map reading skills
- Ability to work outdoors in all weathers
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of people
- Access to your own vehicle (mileage reimbursement is available)
For further information about this role, please contact Neil Dawson (neil.dawson@northumberland.gov.uk).
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here.
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