Access Officer – Countryside Services – EAL12964

Job Description

Access Officer – Countryside Services – EAL12964

Days of working are negotiable, starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable.

To start 1st of October 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to join East Lothian’s Countryside Team as an Access Officer and be part of the team in promoting and upholding access rights and responsibilities along with getting involved and delivering strategic and operational projects.

Home / Hybrid Working Consideration

All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis.

To manage outdoor access issues, provision and development.

The East Lothian Way

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‘East Lothian Way’ – values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

A relevant Degree qualification and/or equivalent experience in the field. Examples include Countryside Management, Access Rights or Land Management.

Driving Licence

As the duties of this role require you to effectively travel to successfully undertake the full remit of the role, you must hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

( Where a disability precludes you from obtaining a driving licence, ELC will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability.)