Public Rights of Way Warden

October 20, 2026

Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Location: Pathfields Highways Depot, South Molton, EX36 3LH Do you enjoy the great outdoors, with skills and experience in managing public rights of way, trails, and countryside access? If so, this could be the job for you. Devon County Council is recruiting for a warden to provide a lead role in day-to day management and maintenance of the public rights of way, unclassified county roads, and countryside access network, particularly to the north of the County (based from South Molton). We are responsible for some of the UK’s most popular and well-regarded recreational trails, local routes, and paths. This includes enhancing and promoting the County’s network of over 5000 km of paths - helping to encourage and support health and wellbeing, environmental sustainability, and economic vitality. Educated to degree level and/or with substantive work-based training and experience in countryside, access and land management, you will have good working knowledge of relevant legislation, and associated powers and duties. Good interpersonal skills are also required. Key areas of focus will include co-ordinating maintenance and improvement works, path inspections and surveys, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and liaison with landowners, interest groups, town and parish councils and contractors. The closing date is 12midnight on 1st November. Interviews are scheduled in person for Friday 20th November or Monday 23rd November. Our offer to you Working for Devon County Council (DCC) has all the benefits that you can expect from a large employer. In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer: <ul><li>26 days annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays effective from 1 April 2024. </li><li>Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme - more information can be found on the <a href="" target="_blank">Peninsula Pensions website.</a></li><li>Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme – available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life. </li><li>Flexible working opportunities, including home-working (subject to the needs of the role). </li><li>Discounts from local and high street retailers through the Devon Discounts scheme.</li></ul>For an informal discussion, please contact Simon Houghton 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. <a href="" target="_blank">Please click here to see the Job Description</a><ul><li>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 <a href="" target="_blank">Equality and Diversity webpages</a>. </li><li>For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see <a href="" target="_blank">Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council</a></li><li><a href="" target="_blank">Happy to Talk Flexible Working</a> - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. </li><li>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. </li><li>This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. </li><li>Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the <a href="" target="_blank">Applicant privacy notice</a>. </li><li>For more information about Working for Devon please visit <a href="" target="_blank">our Working for Devon page</a>. </li><li>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: <a href="" target="_blank">Work in the UK - GOV.UK (

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