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 supportive team in North Northamptonshire! This is your chance to play a key role in keeping communities connected.

Position Details

Location: Highways Depot, Bradfield Road, Wellingborough – some remote working available
Hours: Permanent Full-time, 37.5 hours per week – flexibility on hours is available, just let us know when you speak to us
Salary: £31,634 per year + excellent benefits
Note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Your Responsibilities

As a Public Rights of Way Officer, you will ensure that local communities can safely access and enjoy the rights of way network, making a positive and visible impact every day.

• Conduct planned and reactive inspections across the rights of way network, identifying safety issues and raising work orders.
• Build positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including parish councils, landowners, developers, and the public.
• Manage customer inquiries and update reports through the Highways Online Reporting Tool.
• Record and categorize defects within the Works Management System, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
• Support 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 various stakeholders and approaches challenges with a practical, solutions-focused mindset.
• Is well-organized and able to manage their workload effectively.

Rewards and Benefits

We're proud to offer our brilliant team a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and discover the perks of being part of our organization!

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We are proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, using their experiences to influence our policies. 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!

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