Public Rights of Way Ranger (Field & Office)

Countryside Classroom; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Training and development opportunities

Discounts at retailers

Employee assistance programmes

Gym/fitness discounts

Car benefit scheme

Travel and commuting discounts

Job summary

Countryside Classroom is seeking an Access Ranger in West Sussex. The role focuses on maintaining and improving the PRoW network, with a balance of field inspections and office tasks.

You will work with landowners, volunteers and contractors to deliver improvements and ensure accessible routes for residents and visitors. The job involves lone working, some evenings/weekends, and responsibilities include coordinating inspections, logging issues, and providing guidance on legislative and practical

Qualifications

• Significant experience of access and rights of way management, either within an office or in the field.
• Implementation of legislation and day-to-day maintenance.
• Small improvement projects and advising landowners, the public and other parties.
• Experience of working in partnership with individuals and organisations.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Organise and carry out inspections including coordinating volunteers.
• Engage with landowners to resolve issues and take enforcement action where necessary.
• Log and update issues using our IT system (Confirm).
• Investigate reports from the public and other stakeholders, providing technical and legal advice and seeking solutions.
• Deliver small scale improvements working with landowners and/or contractors.
• Identify work to be delivered by volunteers or the Annual Works Programme.
• Respond to planning application consultations to protect and improve the PRoW network where possible.

Skills

Customer focused service

Organise/prioritise work

Communication skills

Problem solving

Read maps and use scales on site

IT skills: Word, Excel, databases, GIS

Education

Significant experience of access and rights of way management

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

GIS mapping

Word

Excel

Job description

Countryside Classroom is seeking an Access Ranger in West Sussex. The role focuses on maintaining and improving the PRoW network, with a balance of field inspections and office tasks.

You will work with landowners, volunteers and contractors to deliver improvements and ensure accessible routes for residents and visitors. The job involves lone working, some evenings/weekends, and responsibilities include coordinating inspections, logging issues, and providing guidance on legislative and practical