Public Rights of Way Improvement Plan Officer - Projects and Programme Delivery

Role Responsibility

Kent County Council Public Rights of Way Improvement Plan Officer.

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Do you want to help shape the future Public Rights of Way (PRoW) and access provision in Kent? Are you looking to progress your career in public rights of way and access management or to apply planning or project management skills in a new field?  

The Public Rights of Way and Access Service is responsible for the recording, protection, maintenance and improvement of Kent’s 7000 km of footpaths, bridleways and byways. The network provides unparalleled access to Kent’s countryside and is vital in supporting the rural economy, tourism and health as well as access to amenities and services.

Your primarily focus will be on ensuring that PRoW are protected and improved through the planning and development process. You will think strategically and be able to deliver locally. Working closely with planners and developers you will help shape plans and respond to consultations to secure links from new development to existing access in the growth areas.

Working in a fast-paced environment you will also lead on the implementation of numerous public rights of way (PROW) and countryside access initiatives some of which will involve partners and stakeholders.

You will be outcome focussed providing responses or delivering schemes often within tight timescales, including the bidding for and securing of external funding/ grants and non-financial assistance from partners.

You will have proven experience of working within Public Rights of Way, planning or project delivery. You will be able to display excellent organisation and communication skills and be able to prioritise and manage your time effectively. You will have excellent IT skills.

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This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Contact Details

For further information on this role, please contact:

Graham Rusling 03000 413449       

graham.rusling@kent.gov.uk

About the Company

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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county’s working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.