PROW Works Coordinator – Permanent
This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
- Job Title: PROW Works Coordinator
- Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 5, 5th Floor
- Salary: 33,143 – 36,363 per annum
- Hours per Week: 37.00
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Closing Date: 25/06/2026
- Job Requisition Number: 14222
- This post is not open to job share
About the Team and Role
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to play a key role within Gloucestershire County Councils Public Rights of Way (PROW) team? This post supports the delivery of high-quality operational services across the countys path network, helping to ensure it remains safe, accessible and well maintained.
As a PROW Works Coordinator, you will design and deliver a range of work schemes across the network, including paths, drainage and structures. You will manage materials and stock, ensure compliance with highways procedures, and maintain strong health and safety practices in line with legal requirements and best practice.
Working closely with colleagues, contractors, landowners and volunteers, you will coordinate works and act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, supporting the delivery of improvements across the PROW network.
About You
As a PROW Works Coordinator, you will take a lead role in coordinating larger projects and schemes, supporting Area Officers in the design, delivery and implementation of works to maintain and improve the path network, including drainage, surfacing and structures such as bridges.
You will have experience in practical countryside management or PROW/highways construction, along with a strong understanding of health and safety processes and risk assessment.
You will be confident coordinating projects and supporting others, with experience of working with stakeholders such as landowners, contractors and volunteers. Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to deliver a high standard of customer service.
An awareness of PROW legislation and its practical application is desirable, along with knowledge of first aid. You will have a proven track record in managing projects and record keeping.
About Us
Benefits of working for GCC
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Annual Leave entitlement of 25.5 days rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
Career development and qualification opportunities
Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
Cycle to Work scheme
Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.
Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C’s apply)
How to Apply
If you feel you have the skills, desire and experiencerequiredto make a positive difference then pleasesubmityour application and personal statement today by clicking the Apply Now Button.
For an informal discussion about the role please contactNicola Chidley on 08000 514514
Closing date. 25th June 2026
Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview weekcommencing 13th July 2026.
Additional Information
To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-
Job Profile – PROW Works Coordinator
The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.
Applications from any Gloucestershire County Council’s employees who are currently on the redeployment register or at risk of redundancy will be considered first at shortlisting stage.
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