Job Introduction
Did you know Staffordshire has over 4500km of Public Rights of Way? This network of footpaths, bridleways and byways provides unparalleled access to Staffordshire’s countryside and is vital in supporting the rural economy, tourism and health as well as access to amenities and services.
Our specialist team provides technical support and advice associated with the county’s public path network and the wider green and historic environment.
Based in Stafford, you'll play a key part in ensuring the statutory processes and digital data that underpin the work of the Environment and Countryside Team are accurate and comprehensive.
These are busy roles, so well suited to diligent and enthusiastic individuals who want to assist in making our rights of way network safer and more accessible for everyone.
2 posts: 1 x Fixed term until 31.3.2027 and 1 x Fixed Term until 1.05.2026
Main Responsibility
Working closely with the Rights of Way Team in particular, you will:
- Evaluate and allocate appropriately, problems and queries related to the path network
- Prepare and process legal Orders making permanent or temporary changes to the network.
- Gather information to inform decision-making processes.
- Use our specialist GIS mapping systems to produce simple maps.
- Assist the workflow of colleagues by supporting with business support tasks.
- Assist in keeping our web pages up to date.
- Assist our specialists visualise the information they and external bodies gather.
The Ideal Candidate
You'll have:
- excellent IT skills with experience of collecting, managing, analysing and presenting data.
- the ability to interpret, use and understand maps; experience with GIS mapping systems is also desirable.
- an awareness of rights of way legislation and policy and an understanding of its practical side.
- methodical and patient with an eye for detail and work well in a team but also be confident working independently.
- excellent organisation and communication skills and be able to prioritise and manage your time effectively.
Interviews will be held either the week starting 12 or 19 May 2025.
Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact:
Shona Frost, Definitive Map and Spatial Information Team Manager at: shona.frost@staffordshire.gov.uk
Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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