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

Role Responsibility

Rights of Way Improvement Plan Officer KR9 & KR10 (Starting at KR9)

Are you working in public rights of way and countryside access and looking to take the next step in your career? Kent County Council is seeking to recruit a Rights of Way Improvement Plan Officer.

The Public Rights of Way and Access Service are responsible for the recording, protection, maintenance and improvement of Kent’s 6900 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.

Based at Invicta House, Maidstone; the role of the Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) Projects and Programme Delivery Officer is responsible for ensuring Rights of Way Improvement Plan targets and multi-agency access initiatives are delivered across the County.

You will lead on the implementation of numerous public rights of way (PRoW) and countryside access initiatives where there is a necessity for a multi-agency/ partnership approach.

You will plan and deliver schemes that may be conceived and delivered within the short to medium term; including the bidding for and securing of external funding/ grants and non-financial assistance from partners.

You will deliver integrated access schemes in the growth areas, working closely with planners and developers.

You will contribute to responses made to local and strategic consultations as required.

The post carries a high-volume workload. You will be able to display excellent organisation and communication skills, be able to prioritise and manage your time effectively.

The successful applicant will work outside as well as in, in all weathers, often in remote locations in and around Kent. You must be able to visit multiple locations across the county at short notice.

You will have excellent IT skills including the use of Geographical Information Systems.

You will have experience of working within Public Rights of Way.

To apply

Rights of Way Improvement Plan Officer please refer to and apply for job REF/TP/502/2087

For further information about the above role please contact Graham Rusling 03000 413449

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

Graham Rusling 03000 413449

About the Company

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 and faiths, 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.