Assistant Area Countryside Officer (Forest Trails)
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
01/12/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 21/12/2022 23:59
Salary:
£24,496 - £26,845
Job Category:
Environmental Services / Waste / Recycling/ Parks
Employment Location:
Various locations in West Northumberland
Further Information
Northumberland County Council's Green Spaces and Countryside team, in partnership with Forestry England, seek to recruit a fixed term member of staff to work to resolve issues on public rights of way in forested areas in the west of Northumberland.
A significant number of public rights of way were affected (and continue to be affected) by Storm Arwen; this post has been created in order to resolve these issues as well as other similar (more longstanding) issues.
Applicants should possess a clear understanding of the management of public rights of way and legal processes related to regulating access, as well as practical knowledge and experience of dealing with physical works on the rights of way network.
For further details, applicants should contact the Green Spaces and Countryside Team (countryside@northumberland.gov.uk).
We are offering:
- A starting salary of £24,496 (Band 5 £24,496-£26,845)
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision
- Opportunities for job specific training and qualifications
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored in the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview please also let the team know.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.