Public Rights of Way Senior Officer (Definitive Map and Technical)

Devon County Council; Devon and Torbay, Exeter; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon County Council is seeking a Senior Officer to manage the definitive map and technical team within the Public Rights of Way and Country Parks team. This role involves leading initiatives for health, environmental sustainability, and economic vitality, with excellent opportunities for flexible working and professional development.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days after 5 years

Access to training and mentoring

Flexible working hours

Time off for bank holidays

Comprehensive pension plan

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level and/or significant training in public rights of way.
• Relevant experience required.
• Proven problem-solving, negotiation, and innovation skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the legal record of public rights of way is accurate and accessible.
• Develop and implement policies to enhance public rights of way.
• Lead projects to improve access.

Skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Innovation

Education

Degree level education

Training in public rights of way and access management

Job description

Permanent
Full Time 37 hours per week
Salary: £38,626 - £42,708 per annum
Location: Great Moor House, Exeter, EX2 7NL

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Public Rights of Way and Country Parks team at Devon County Council. We are recruiting for a Senior Officer to lead our definitive map and technical team, playing a key part in managing one of the UK’s most popular rights of way and access networks.

With excellent opportunities to work flexibly, you will lead a team of specialist officers based from our Exeter office, supporting and delivering initiatives for health and wellbeing, environmental sustainability, and economic vitality.

Applicants should be educated to degree level and/or have significant training and development in public rights of way and access management. Relevant experience, along with proven problem-solving, negotiation, and innovation skills, is essential.

Key responsibilities include ensuring the legal record of public rights of way is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible; developing and implementing policies, processes, and guidance to safeguard and enhance public rights of way; and leading projects to improve access.

Benefits of working with Devon include:

• Generous leave: 26 days of annual leave, increasing to 31 days after 5 years, promoting work-life balance.
• Continued professional development: Access to training and mentoring to support your career growth.
• Flexible working: Enjoy flexible hours and up to 24 additional flex leave days per year.
• Public holidays: Time off for bank holidays.
• Pension scheme: A comprehensive pension plan for your future security.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 9 June 2025, with interviews scheduled for Friday 27 June 2025.

For an informal discussion, please contact Richard Walton or Joe Deasy at [phone].

Apply now for the position of Public Rights of Way Senior Officer (Definitive Map and Technical).

• Devon County Council values diversity and is committed to an inclusive, safe environment. We welcome applications from individuals who share our commitment to equality and diversity. More information is available on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid, part-time, and condensed hours.
• We are dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults; all staff and volunteers are expected to uphold this commitment.
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