Devon Countryside Access Forum Officer

Devon Countryside Access Forum Officer
£30,518 – £33,699 per annum, pro rata Permanent
Part Time 11 hours per week
Location: Great Moor House, Exeter, EX2 7NL

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Public Rights of Way and Country Parks team at Devon County Council. We are recruiting for a Devon Countryside Access Forum (DCAF) Officer to join our team, playing a key part in facilitating the effective functioning of the DCAF, which provides independent advice to Devon County Council (DCC) and others on matters relating to the improvement of outdoor recreation and countryside access – more info is on our webpage.

With excellent opportunities to work flexibly, you will be part of a team of public rights of way officers based at our Exeter office, helping to support and deliver for health and wellbeing, environmental sustainability, and economic vitality.

With excellent communication, time management and administration skills, and ideally with experience in public access, countryside management and/or transferable functions, you will have a proven ability to manage and coordinate meetings, events and training, and communicate with a wide range of individuals and organisations at a local, regional and national level.

Key areas of focus include arranging, publicising, attending and minuting meetings of the DCAF, preparing agenda papers, reports and newsletters, coordinating responses to consultations and facilitating the admin required to run the Forum and support its volunteer members.

Benefits of working with Devon also include:

• Generous Leave: allowing you to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance, and increasing with length of service.
• Continued Professional Development: Access to training and mentor support to help you achieve your career goals and grow within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy flexible hours and the ability to accrue additional flex leave days per year, providing you with the flexibility to manage your time effectively.
• Public Holidays: Time off for bank holidays, giving you the opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends.
• Pension Scheme: A generous pension plan to secure your future, offering peace of mind and financial stability.

The closing date is 12 noon on Wednesday 25th March with interviews scheduled for Wednesday 15th April.

For an informal discussion, please contact Tom Green or Richard Walton on (01392) 383000.

How to apply

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

Internal Applicants, please note:

If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.

Closing date: 25 March 2025

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working – The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
• We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).