National Trails Officer
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,412 to £39,152 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2026 |
| Location: | Lincoln, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 890/2721 |
Summary
Lincolnshire County Council is seeking an experienced professional to contribute to the management and enhancement of the King Charles III England Coast Path across the Greater Lincolnshire coastline.
About the role
As National Trail Officer, you will play a central role in coordinating the management, development and enhancement of the King Charles III England Coast Path across the Greater Lincolnshire coastline. The post works collaboratively with Lincolnshire County Council, North Lincolnshire Council and North East Lincolnshire Council, alongside the Greater Lincolnshire King Charles III England Coast Path Partnership, Natural England and a range of regional and local organisations.
The role contributes to delivery of the Coast Path in accordance with Natural England’s National Trail Quality Standards, including the principles of Experience, Enhancement, Engagement and Economy.
You will:
Deliver day‑to‑day maintenance, development and enhancement activity to maintain a high‑quality visitor experience across the Greater Lincolnshire coastline
Contribute to the development and delivery of annual work programmes, projects and performance reporting aligned to the 4 E’s
Contribute to partnership budget management and grant‑funding processes, including required reporting to Natural England
Provide professional officer input to the Greater Lincolnshire King Charles III England Coast Path Partnership, including preparation of agendas, reports and minutes
Work across organisational boundaries with officers from Lincolnshire County Council, North Lincolnshire Council and North East Lincolnshire Council, as well as with landowners, user groups, volunteers, tourism interests and environmental organisations
Contribute to initiatives that enhance the Coast Path and support its role in the local coastal economy
Undertake procurement activity and contribute to contract delivery in line with council policies
Represent the partnership professionally within the Council and when engaging with external partners and the public
The role includes site visits, stakeholder engagement, project activity and reporting, together with occasional travel to meetings across the region.
About you
A degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant subject, with experience in countryside access or rights of way management
Effective communication and partnership‑working skills, including operating across organisational and professional boundaries
Experience of working on and contributing to the delivery of projects, including coordination of work programmes, contractors and stakeholders
Demonstrable project management skills, including planning tasks, monitoring progress, managing risks and reporting against defined objectives
Experience contributing to budget management within funded programmes
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
An interest in countryside access, high‑quality public routes and engagement with a wide range of users
Experience of GIS, grant‑funded projects and working in coastal or rural environments is desirable, as is knowledge of local government processes.
About the role
As National Trail Officer, you will play a central role in coordinating the management, development and enhancement of the King Charles III England Coast Path across the Greater Lincolnshire coastline. The post works collaboratively with Lincolnshire County Council, North Lincolnshire Council and North East Lincolnshire Council, alongside the Greater Lincolnshire King Charles III England Coast Path Partnership, Natural England and a range of regional and local organisations.
The role contributes to delivery of the Coast Path in accordance with Natural England’s National Trail Quality Standards, including the principles of Experience, Enhancement, Engagement and Economy.
You will:
Deliver day‑to‑day maintenance, development and enhancement activity to maintain a high‑quality visitor experience across the Greater Lincolnshire coastline
Contribute to the development and delivery of annual work programmes, projects and performance reporting aligned to the 4 E’s
Contribute to partnership budget management and grant‑funding processes, including required reporting to Natural England
Provide professional officer input to the Greater Lincolnshire King Charles III England Coast Path Partnership, including preparation of agendas, reports and minutes
Work across organisational boundaries with officers from Lincolnshire County Council, North Lincolnshire Council and North East Lincolnshire Council, as well as with landowners, user groups, volunteers, tourism interests and environmental organisations
Contribute to initiatives that enhance the Coast Path and support its role in the local coastal economy
Undertake procurement activity and contribute to contract delivery in line with council policies
Represent the partnership professionally within the Council and when engaging with external partners and the public
The role includes site visits, stakeholder engagement, project activity and reporting, together with occasional travel to meetings across the region.
About you
A degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant subject, with experience in countryside access or rights of way management
Effective communication and partnership‑working skills, including operating across organisational and professional boundaries
Experience of working on and contributing to the delivery of projects, including coordination of work programmes, contractors and stakeholders
Demonstrable project management skills, including planning tasks, monitoring progress, managing risks and reporting against defined objectives
Experience contributing to budget management within funded programmes
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
An interest in countryside access, high‑quality public routes and engagement with a wide range of users
Experience of GIS, grant‑funded projects and working in coastal or rural environments is desirable, as is knowledge of local government processes.
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