• Based at Taunton or Yeovil with hybrid working permitted
• 2 x 37 hour posts
• 28 days annual leave
• Play a significant role in keeping the path network open and available

We’re working to improve the lives of people in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Being the focal point for enquiries and issue reports on the path network, and identifying the most appropriate response.
• Preparing and arranging for an annual programme of maintenance in liaison with contractors, volunteers and other stakeholders, as well as leading on capital funded works.
• Managing a budget and ensuring works are prioritised appropriately in accordance with the available budget.

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:

• Can communicate effectively and appropriately at all levels
• Have a HND level or equivalent in countryside management or related subject
• Have experience of working in the outdoors, and can read maps
• Have knowledge of Rights of Way and maintenance techniques
• Can prioritise and plan workloads to cope with competing deadlines

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

For an informal chat about the roles, you can contact Pete Hobley on 01823 358185/ 07595 647792 peter.hobley@somerset.gov.uk or Rob Coate on 01823 356851 / 07919540685 robert.coate@somerset.gov.uk

Interview date(s) to be confirmed

If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can’t wait to hear from you.