Miles without Stiles Project Officer

Northumberland National Park Authority is committed to preserving and enhancing the natural beauty, wildlife, and cultural heritage of one of England's most breathtaking landscapes. As part of our dedication to inclusivity and accessibility, we are seeking a passionate individual to join our team as a Miles without Stiles Project Officer.

Role Overview: The Miles without Stiles Project Officer will play a pivotal role in ensuring that everyone, regardless of mobility or ability, can enjoy the splendour of Northumberland National Park. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, including park staff, local communities, and accessibility organisations, to assess, develop and maintain accessible routes throughout the park.

The remit of this post will be to assess the Public Rights of Way (PRoW) network across Northumberland National Park in order to determine what percentage of the routes are compliant with the nationally recognised 'Miles without Stiles' (MwS) definition.

Using Geographical Information System (GIS) software and data gathered from desk-based analysis and on-site surveys, undertake an accessibility audit to create a database of the Public Rights of Way network, identifying which sections are currently compliant with the MwS definition.

• Sound knowledge of countryside recreation/rights of way issues.


• Experience of Geographical Information System software and/or a keen willingness to learn these and other IT skills.



• Ability to read and interpret maps and use a compass to navigate and confirm a location.


• Ability to monitor and survey rights of way.


• Able to work on own initiative, alone and unsupervised.
  
  Identifying sections of non-compliant path for targeted investment and path/infrastructure improvement to upgrade these to become compliant with the MwS definition, thereby improving accessibility across Northumberland National Park. Paths compliant with the MwS definition will be promoted for use by the public via the Authority's website and other communications means.


• Full time


• 1 year fixed term contract


• Based Bardon Mill or Hexham, Northumberland with some home working


• £23893 - £25119 per annum