Core Paths Ranger (Temporary)

Job Description

The job focuses on monitoring and resolving the issues relating to path features identified from the Core Paths audit for the whole Core Paths Network and providing feedback to relevant stakeholders. Efforts will concentrate on tasks which maximises the accessibility of selected priority paths, working with others collaboratively to optimise space resources such as the Countryside Ranger, Community Groups and volunteers.

 

Requirements

Prepare and develop and management schedules to address issues identified for each priority Core Path including estimates of costs.

Engage with landowners and farmers as required to advise on planned works to the paths.

Carry out day to day physical improvement works identified for each of the prioritised Core Paths.

Set up a Core Paths volunteer scheme and co-ordinate and support volunteer efforts.

Work in partnership with others for larger tasks. Assistance may include help from Local Access Groups, Countryside Ranger, and Criminal Justice Community Payback.

Assist the Outdoor Access and Countryside Officer to implement a Core Paths signage scheme.

Monitoring – update CONFIRM Lands Management IT system for each path on completion of works.

Other tasks related to path improvement and maintenance as required.

 

The Individual

Hands on experience of path works including vegetation control, surfacing, drainage and installation of features such as fencing, signage, bridges etc., and using power tools such as chainsaws and powered grass cutting equipment

Experience of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

Demonstrable knowledge of Outdoor Access in Scotland legislation and countryside matters

School Education SCQF level 5 qualifications

Willingness to learn new skills and extend knowledge

Effective organisational/time management skills

Ability to manage varied workload and competing priorities.

Ability to solve problems Proven ability to work under own initiative.

Ability to drive vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes with trailers over 750kg.

Officer expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various locations within Moray.  Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van then by cycle and on foot

Ability to maintain accurate records Resilience and the ability to cope with changing priorities

Ability to work unsupervised for considerable periods

Ability to communicate effectively with with a range of different people

Ability to motivate self and others. Willingness to accept direction/delegation

Ability to work outdoors and walk for significant distances over varying terrains

Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service

Ability to work in a shared office for limited periods

 

Temporary until 31st March 2029

Closing Date: 19 June 2026

Starting Salary: £29,519.10

36.25 hours per week

£15.66 per hour

 

For Further information contact James Hunter, 01343 563051