Bedford Borough Council are currently recruiting for a Rights of Way Inspector to join the team.

We have a duty to ensure Rights of Way (ROW) are safe and free from obstructions.

The job is to inspect the Rights of Way (ROW) network at agreed frequencies. To deal with reports of a possible defects and arranging and supervising of necessary maintenance works, within the approved budgets.

You will work with volunteer and user groups to support and organise works on rights of way.

You will take appropriate enforcement action when required to ensure the proper and lawful use of the Rights of Way (ROW) network and deal with enquiries and requests from ward councillors, Parish Councils, customers, land owners and other stakeholders.

The role can be quite physical with a lot of walking and some maintenance tasks like cutting back brambles / hedges.

Due to the nature of the role you will need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle or able to demonstrate the ability to travel around the borough to fulfil the role. You will be out and about in all weathers alongside time spent in the office.

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions.  The application questions require a yes/no response.  Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria.  An optional CV template is provided below.  

Closing Date: 6th October 2025 

Interview Date: 22nd October 2025 

Please note:

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

· a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)

· a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk

Guaranteed interview schemes

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.  Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.  

Visa Sponsorship

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.