The role is within the Rights of Way team part of County Highways, there 1700 miles of Rights of Way in the County of Warwickshire and we work with 40 volunteer groups to deliver maintenance and improvements to the network.

The Role

To take a leading role in defining the public Rights of Way network and to interpret and apply legislation relating to Public Rights of Way and Highways including resolving Definitive Map anomalies and managing changes to the Definitive Map, supporting the accurate digitisation and checking of the Definitive Map and assisting with responses to consultations on development planning issues and National Infrastructure projects.

Key Requirements

Knowledge of relevant Rights of Way/Highway law, and law pertaining to the legal records of Rights of Way, statutory requirements and legal, court , public inquiry and inspectorate procedures. Fact finding, analytical, problem solving and judgemental skills. Ability to handle people in situations where significant financial interest may be involved including dealing with aggressive behaviour. Ability to make decisions with limited supervision.

For further information please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification.

Additional Information

For further information about the role please contact Marion Borman - marionborman@warwickshire.gov.uk

Closing date: 30^th September 2021
Interview date: w/c 11^th October 2021

Our method of application is online, please note, CV’s should not be submitted unless asked to do so.

 
If you are unable to apply using the 'Apply' button please contact the Recruitment Centre on hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk including your contact details and any relevant screenshots.
 
You will be notified of our shortlisting decision via email, so please check your email on a regular basis after submitting your application.

As part of being a Disability Confident employer we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application demonstrates that they meet the criteria for the post. This means the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential in the person specification.

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk  and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council (WCC) is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce, this is because we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds within our workforce. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. WCC has a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for employees who hold these and other identities. See more.