The Service & Team:

The Public Rights of Way (PROW) team are responsible for maintaining and modifying the Definitive Map and Statement (the legal map), creating and diverting new PROW as well as having responsibilities in relation to Open Access Land (including Common Land and Village Greens).  The PROW team are also responsible for ensuring that the PROW network is open and accessible to users.

 

The Role:

As a PRoW Officer, you will:

Be responsible for processing legal applications to modify the definitive map and changes to the network, such as diversions, extinguishments, or creations. Work with landowners, stakeholders, and volunteers to promote and enhance the PRoW network.Process DMMO applications Process PPO applicationsProcess applications for amendments to the registers of Common Land and Village Greens Deal with access rights to Open Access LandUse GIS and other tools to update and maintain the definitive map.Undertake site visits, conduct field surveys and inspections of the rights of way network, identifying and reporting any issues or improvements.

 

Working Pattern:

37 hours – flexible working is available.

 

What you’ll need to succeed:

A keen interest in the natural environment, public access, and mapping.Good communication, eye for detail and problem-solving skills.The ability to write reports and present legal arguments.The ability to work independently, as part of a team and to work at pace.Minimum degree level qualification, preferably in a relevant subject or equivalent experience. Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.

 

Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert

 

What you’ll get in return:

You will receive on the job training and mentoring, as well as opportunities for further development and progression within the Council.

Cornwall Council’s ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met.

Our core employee rewards and benefits include:

·         a competitive salary.

·         a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions

·         a generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave.

·         A national award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme

·         Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services.

 

Additional Information:

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

The full role profile is attached here.

We recommend saving a copy of this to refer to if you are invited to an interview.

For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact Jane Tomlinson, jane.tominson@cornwall.gov.uk 

 

Application Process

Please attach a supporting statement to your application, you can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points marked as ‘Application’ on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here – The application process.

Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted, please contact careers@cornwall.gov.uk if you have any queries or require assistance with your application.