Principal Public Rights Of Way Officer

Carrington West; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Principal Public Rights of Way Officer to provide strategic leadership and expert advice on Public Rights of Way matters. The successful candidate will manage a team and develop policies to enhance the PROW network. Significant experience in a senior role within a local authority is required. The role involves a minimum of one day in the office per week.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within Public Rights of Way services in a senior or principal role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Public Rights of Way team.
• Act as the council's principal advisor on PROW matters.
• Develop policies to improve the PROW network.
• Lead on complex legal cases and public path orders.

Skills

Leadership skills

Public Rights of Way knowledge

Team management

Job description

Overview

Principal Public Rights of Way Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Public Rights of Way Officer who will act as the professional lead for all Public Rights of Way related matters across the authority.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Public Rights of Way team.
• Act as the council's subject matter expert and principal advisor on all PROW matters.
• Develop and implement policies, strategies, and service delivery models to improve the PROW network.
• Lead on complex legal cases, public path orders, enforcement matters, and appeals.

Key Experience / Qualifications

• Significant experience working within Public Rights of Way services, preferably in a senior or principal role within a local authority or highways environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience of delivering high-quality services through others.

Working Arrangement

This role requires the successful candidate in the offices a minimum of 1 day per week.

How to Apply

For more information and to apply for the role, please call Leah Kimber at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Additional Information

FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for similar roles at all levels across the UK. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from professionals looking to explore future opportunities. Our specialist team has over 40 years of combined experience in this market. Please contact Leah Kimber at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.

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