Rights of Way Assistant

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Derbyshire offers the perfect combination of stunning countryside, thriving market towns, and excellent links to Derby, Nottingham, Sheffield, and Manchester. Home to part of the world-renowned Peak District National Park, the county attracts millions of visitors each year and provides an exceptional environment in which to live and work.

Derbyshire County Council manages almost 10,000 public rights of way, extending over 5,000 kilometres across the county. We are seeking an enthusiastic, customer-focused, and experienced individual to join our Public Rights of Way team and help us maintain and enhance this important network.

The Role

As a Public Rights of Way Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the Council's responsibilities as Highway Authority, helping to ensure that Derbyshire's rights of way network remains safe, accessible, and enjoyable for all users.

Working alongside a committed team of technicians and engineers, you will contribute to the effective management, maintenance, and improvement of the county's public rights of way.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve reported issues affecting public rights of way.
• Assist in the delivery of minor repair and maintenance works across the network.
• Support the processing of Public Path Orders.
• Help maintain and update the Definitive Map and Statement.
• Respond to enquiries from members of the public, landowners, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to service improvements and achievement of team performance targets.
• Promote excellent customer service and positive engagement with all network users.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has knowledge of highway and public rights of way legislation.
• Possesses strong map-reading and navigation skills.
• Can maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Has excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.
• Is able to work outdoors and walk long distances across rough and uneven terrain.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer

• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Diverse and rewarding work throughout Derbyshire.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for training, professional development, and career progression.
• The chance to help protect and improve one of the country's most valued public access networks.

If you are passionate about public rights of way and want to make a real difference to communities and visitors across Derbyshire, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits of working for us include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave plus another 5 once you reach 5 years of continuous service
• Flexi time allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month
• Free car parking at most sites
• Commitment to your continuing professional development with ongoing training opportunities
• Occupational Health service
• Physiotherapy Service
• An in-house counselling service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount on leisure centre memberships
• And much more.

This Rights of Way Assistant role is contractually based in Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbyshire, but as part of our Modern Ways of Working programme we are currently working on a hybrid basis. There'll be an opportunity to discuss future working arrangements at interview.

If you would prefer to submit a standard application form, you can download one here and upload this instead of your CV.

Should you wish to discuss this opportunity, then please contact Rob Greatorex on 01629 538593.

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 3rd August 2026

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.