Public Rights of Way Manager

Salary £53,051- £57,447 per annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week | Preston

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

An exciting opportunity for an experienced person has arisen within the Council’s Highways Network Management Service for the position of Public Rights of Way Manager.

If you’re an analytical problem solver, an effective communicator and people manager who is committed to public access, with a good knowledge of public rights of way law and practice, this may be the ideal opportunity for you. You’ll make full use of your skills as you manage a team consisting of 16 Public Rights of Way Officers (direct line management responsibility for 8) responsible for maintenance and protection of the network (including the Pennine Bridleway in Lancashire, Rochdale and Calderdale), changes to the network, updating the legal record and monitoring/managing the effects of development on public rights of way.

You’ll ideally have a relevant degree or equivalent qualification and significant experience in public rights of way with a talent for managing a wide range of situations and able to be a confident leader of a team of committed staff. You will have a confident, diplomatic and persuasive personality to negotiate with, present to and influence people. You’ll also need to have a strong knowledge of the relevant legislation. This role demands experience of managing people, a thorough understanding of public rights of way management, and good map-reading and GIS skills. By joining our friendly and supportive team, you will help to modernise and maintain the Council’s Public Rights of Way network into LGR and beyond.

The post is based at County Hall, Preston, but travel around the county will be required and flexible working is offered. For an informal chat about this opportunity please contact David Goode, Public Rights of Way Manager on +441772533723.

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Why join us?

By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you, with opportunities to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring. Lancashire County Council truly is the place where you can have the career you've always wanted.

In return for your passion and expertise, we offer a generous benefits package, which includes:

• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
• Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.
• Access to fantastic development and career opportunities.

Please ensure you upload a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria for the role.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. In certain circumstances consideration may be given to applicants who, as a consequence of a disability, are unable to drive

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

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