Rights of Way Officer

Join Our Team as a Public Rights of Way Officer!

Are you passionate about maintaining and protecting our public rights of way network? If so, we want you to be a part of our dedicated team in North Northamptonshire! As a Public Rights of Way Officer, you will play a vital role in keeping our communities connected and ensuring safe access to our beautiful landscapes.

Location

Highways Depot, Bradfield Road, Wellingborough – some travel to the office is required, with opportunities for remote working.

Hours

Permanent Full-time: 37.5 hours per week. We offer some flexibility on hours, so just let us know your preferences when you speak with us!

Salary

£31,634 per year, plus excellent benefits.

Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Your Responsibilities

As a Public Rights of Way Officer, you will make a positive and visible impact every day. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting planned and reactive inspections across the rights of way network to identify safety issues and raise work orders.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders, including parish councils, landowners, developers, and the public.
• Managing customer inquiries and updating reports through the Highways Online Reporting Tool.
• Recording and categorizing defects within the Works Management System to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Supporting cyclical maintenance programs, including mowing and vegetation clearance.

What We’re Looking For

This role could be a great fit for someone who:

• Has knowledge of or qualifications in a relevant field, with an understanding of rights of way legislation.
• Holds a full driving license and is comfortable traveling across the network.
• Brings experience in working on or managing public rights of way.
• Enjoys collaborating with a variety of stakeholders and approaches challenges with a practical, solutions-focused mindset.
• Is well-organized and capable of managing their workload effectively.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy:

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
• Flexible working hours to support your work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We are committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of all our employees in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier!