Public Rights of Way Mapping Specialist

Cambridge County Council; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing package

Extra annual leave through salary-sacr

Flexible bank holidays

Pension contributions

Development opportunities

Paid volunteering hours

Peer support networks (IDEAL)

Employee Recognition Awards

Cambs Rewards discounts

Car Lease

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Cambridge County Council is seeking a motivated Definitive Map Officer to help manage Cambridgeshire's Public Rights of Way (PROW) by maintaining the Definitive Map, supporting legal orders, and contributing to digitisation projects. You will engage with landowners, parish councils, and internal teams while upholding statutory deadlines.

The role combines investigative work, historic research, mapping and project delivery, with on-the-job training and opportunities to develop professionally

Qualifications

• Experience with PROW, highway records or similar technical fields is essential.
• Experience using GIS or mapping software.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret maps, historic documents and legal evidence.
• Excellent communication with landowners, parish councils and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the Definitive Map, Statement and PROW records.
• Investigate and process Definitive Map Modification Order and Public Path Order applications.
• Support management of Commons and Town/Village Green Registers.
• Carry out historic research, site inspections and evidence assessment.
• Prepare clear technical reports and legal documentation.
• Respond to planning applications affecting PROW.
• Support digitisation and data management projects.
• Represent the Council at meetings or public inquiries.
• Provide professional PROW advice to colleagues and customers.

Skills

Investigative work

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Map interpretation

Communication skills

Organised / proactive

GIS experience

Tools

GIS

Job description

Cambridge County Council is seeking a motivated Definitive Map Officer to help manage Cambridgeshire's Public Rights of Way (PROW) by maintaining the Definitive Map, supporting legal orders, and contributing to digitisation projects. You will engage with landowners, parish councils, and internal teams while upholding statutory deadlines.

The role combines investigative work, historic research, mapping and project delivery, with on-the-job training and opportunities to develop professionally