At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage outdoor access issues and deliver strategic projects for East Lothian's Countryside Team.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to promoting access rights in beautiful East Lothian.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for home or hybrid working.
- Other info: Exciting career growth opportunities in a dynamic and engaging environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while enjoying a flexible work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Degree in Countryside Management or related field, plus a valid driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 22.76 - 25.36 £ per hour.
Hourly rate of pay: £22.76 - £25.36. Temporary until 30th September 2027.
Days and Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00. Days of working are negotiable, starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable. To start 1st of October 2026. Applications will be accepted from those wishing to be considered for this role on a part-time basis. If you are applying for this role on a part-time basis, please tell us in the Additional Information section of the application form.
This is an exciting opportunity to join East Lothian’s Countryside Team as an Access Officer and be part of the team in promoting and upholding access rights and responsibilities along with getting involved and delivering strategic and operational projects.
Home / Hybrid Working Consideration: Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered for this post in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. Please Note: All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis.
Job Details: To manage outdoor access issues, provision and development. Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The East Lothian Way: The ‘East Lothian Way’ – values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours.
Job Requirements:
- Relevant Qualifications: A relevant Degree qualification and/or equivalent experience in the field. Examples include Countryside Management, Access Rights or Land Management.
- Driving Licence: As the duties of this role require you to effectively travel to successfully undertake the full remit of the role, you must hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
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