At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage public rights of way projects and ensure high-quality network maintenance.
- Company: Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing public access and environmental stewardship.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and to work with diverse stakeholders.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while working on exciting projects.
- Qualifications: Relevant degree or equivalent experience, with strong communication and management skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
As a Senior Public Rights of Way (PROW) Officer, you will manage a range of projects and programmes within the relevant legislative framework, covering the maintenance and enforcement of a 1,264km network of public paths and associated infrastructure. Leading on the maintenance of legal records and orders, you will prepare and present reports to committee, as well as deliver technical advice to all stakeholders, supporting the delivery of a high-quality PROW network across the area.
What you will be doing:
- Managing service requests and the conflicting demands of a busy workload, leading the team in delivering effective solutions and advice. This includes oversight of the dedicated PROW Ranger, volunteer work parties and operational teams supporting larger projects.
- Providing timely responses to planning proposals, ensuring the best outcomes for the network as it evolves through development.
- Meeting reporting deadlines, delivering technical advice and providing training on the legal aspects of the service.
- Managing both revenue and capital budgets, ensuring best value for money, and leading on negotiations and liaison with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Overseeing compliance across the PROW asset, balancing a range of constraints such as impacts on the natural and built environment, to ensure best practice is followed and activities align with current protocols and case law.
- Taking lead on enforcement matters across the network while supporting PROW officers on maintenance, enforcement and planning issues.
- Managing a range of larger projects, including the emerging England Coast Path, working with partners and stakeholders to deliver high‑quality outcomes.
What we need from you:
- You hold a relevant degree applicable to highways, networks or infrastructure, a post‑graduate qualification or have considerable equivalent relevant experience.
- You are a member of an appropriate professional body such as the Institute of Public Rights of Way and Access Management (IPROW).
- You have relevant practical experience, with a proven ability to manage and deliver technical services, including responsibility for service budgets.
- You can demonstrate an in‑depth knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework relating to PROW.
- You have experience using in‑house software and specialist systems to effectively manage workloads and service delivery.
- You possess excellent verbal communication skills, including experience in negotiation, handling challenging conversations and problem solving.
- It is desirable for you to hold an NVQ Level 4 management qualification or have relevant managerial experience.
What you need to know:
- Due to the nature of this role, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement of employment.
- You must travel to a range of locations throughout South Gloucestershire, so you must hold a full valid driving licence and have access to a car or alternative means of travel.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities.
Senior Public Rights of Way Officer in Yate employer: South Gloucestershire Council
As a Senior Public Rights of Way Officer, you will thrive in a supportive and inclusive work environment that values your expertise and contributions. Our commitment to employee development is reflected in our training opportunities and collaborative culture, ensuring you can grow your skills while making a meaningful impact on the community's public path network across South Gloucestershire. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that prioritises sustainability and best practices in managing our natural and built environments.
Contact Details:
South Gloucestershire Council Recruitment Team
