Outdoor Rights of Way & Community Access Officer

Hertfordshire County Council; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer

Hybrid working

Job summary

Hertfordshire County Council’s Countryside & Rights of Way Service is seeking an experienced professional to inspect Public Rights of Way, engage landowners and support volunteers on the network in Stevenage. The role blends outdoor work with collaborative problem-solving to keep routes open, safe and welcoming.

You will assess fault reports, oversee contractor works, and respond to public enquiries, while building trust through clear communication and practical, on‑the‑ground solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience with Public Rights of Way or countryside access.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Practical experience in land management and access work.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting Public Rights of Way fault reports and identifying maintenance needs or accessibility improvements.
• Specifying, procuring and overseeing works carried out by contractors.
• Working with landowners to resolve access issues and agree improvements.
• Supporting volunteers and community groups who care about local paths.
• Handling public enquiries in a helpful, informative and customer-focused way.
• Responding to planning consultations to safeguard access and improvements.

Skills

Public Rights of Way

Countryside access

Land management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Driving licence

Job description

Hertfordshire County Council’s Countryside & Rights of Way Service is seeking an experienced professional to inspect Public Rights of Way, engage landowners and support volunteers on the network in Stevenage. The role blends outdoor work with collaborative problem-solving to keep routes open, safe and welcoming.

You will assess fault reports, oversee contractor works, and respond to public enquiries, while building trust through clear communication and practical, on‑the‑ground solutions.