Area Countryside Officer

Role of the Job

Northumberland County Council's Countryside and Green Spaces Team is 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 Wednesday 12 th August 2026.

For further information about this role, please contact Neil Dawson (neil.).

• 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)

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)

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 have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

Alternative application format:

British Sign Language: nort

For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss:
Text relay service dial  623930