Path Warden - Council HQ

Job Details

Grade: 3F

Hours: 35 hours

Salary: £25225.30 - £26977.30 per annum

Hourly Rate: £13.82 - £14.78

Contract Duration: Permanent

Interviews expected to be held w/c 4th May 2026

More Information:

https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/roads-travel-parking/active-travel

https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/parks-outdoors/walking

 

Role Purpose

Join our newly formed Active Travel and Transport Team and help shape the future of how people move around the Scottish Borders. We’re looking for someone who’s enthusiastic, practical and people‑focused — someone who enjoys being outdoors, solving problems, and making a real difference in local communities. In this role, you’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team working to maintain and improve the paths, routes and places that help residents and visitors travel actively and enjoy the countryside. If you care about great customer service, love varied work, and want the chance to grow your skills on the job, this is a brilliant opportunity to get involved. We need someone who has an interest or experience in practical 'hands on' construction skills and the ability to construct or repair various path surfaces, footbridges, countryside furniture etc. and who can demonstrate the ability to increase their skills by undertaking training which can be delivered in the role.

 

Essential

• Numeracy and literacy

 

A current C1E driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

 

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Denise Brydon by telephone on 01835825070 or by email at denise.brydon@scotborders.gov.uk

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.