Rights Of Way Assistant

General Information

• Organisation: Leicestershire County Council (Environment and Transport Department)

• Role: Public Rights of Way (PROW) Assistant

• Location: County Hall, Glenfield (LE3 8RA) with travel across the county.

• Salary: £25,191 – £25,590 per annum (pro-rata: approx. £20,152 – £20,472 for 29.6 hours).

• Closing Date: 20th February 2026.

Hours & Working Pattern

• Working Hours: 29.6 hours per week (roughly 4 days a week).

• Contract Type: Permanent.

• Flexibility: Open to discussions on hybrid working, flexible start/finish times, and job sharing.

Key Responsibilities

• Network Maintenance: Assisting in the management of nearly 2,000 miles of footpaths, bridleways, and byways.

• Administration: Handling customer enquiries and reports regarding blocked or damaged paths.

• Operations: Ordering and monitoring maintenance works (e.g., clearing vegetation, repairing stiles or bridges).

• Field Work: Conducting site inspections to assess the condition of the network and ensuring safety standards are met.

• Record Keeping: Maintaining PROW records and using GIS (Geographic Information Systems) to map routes.

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: NVQ Level 2 OR GCSE English and Maths (Grade A-C/4-9) OR equivalent work experience.

• Licensing: Must hold a valid Driving Licence for site visits.

• IT Literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel). Experience with GIS is a plus, but training is provided.

• Language: Ability to speak fluent English (Immigration Act 2016 requirement).

Personal Attributes

• Interests: A genuine interest in the outdoors (walking, cycling, or horse riding).

• Autonomy: Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage a self-planned workload.

• Public Liaison: Calm and professional communication skills for dealing with residents and landowners.

Understanding the Network

As a PROW Assistant, you will be working with different classifications of access. Understanding these legal distinctions is a core part of the role:

How to Apply

1. Supporting Statement: This is mandatory. You must explicitly explain how you meet each point in the “About You” section. Failure to do so will result in an automatic rejection.

2. Contact for Informal Discussion: Samantha Ireson (Senior Access and Development Officer) at 0116 305 7088. Calling for a quick chat before applying is a great way to show initiative.

Quick Tip: Since the role mentions “health and safety issues” during inspections, your application will stand out if you mention an awareness of things like lone working safety or dynamic risk assessments (checking for hazards like unstable ground or aggressive livestock while out in the field).