Jobs

Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team. 

Public Rights of Way Support Officer 

We are looking for a capable member of staff to help and support officers to update the Public Rights of Way map for Wakefield. 

Working as a technical support officer in the Public Rights of Way Team to help update and maintain the legal record of Public Rights of Way. This role is to support the Public Rights of Way Officers process applications to modify the legal record of public rights of way, the Definitive Map and Statement, under the provisions of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. This will require analysis of historical documents and user evidence. 

The role is also to support Public Rights of Way Officers process applications to amend rights of way under the provisions of the Highways Act 1980 and the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as well as changes to rights of way under other relevant legislation such as the Cycle Tracts Act 1984. 

This is an opportunity to provide support Officers with new initiatives and schemes for Active Travel, recreational paths and securing improvements for access when new development affect rights of way. 

The role will assist with customer contact, dealing with correspondence and communicate with the Council Contact Centre as required. The post will act as the first point of contact for the team and will be required to undertake a wide range of office duties to support the team and arrange meetings / rooms. 

The role is permanent & full time with its head office at Wakefield One in Wakefield City Centre, it also benefits from the opportunity for remote working.

Essential requirements:

• 4 GSCE or BTEC/ONC in a relevant subject or considerable relevant experience
• ITC skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Once in role the post holder will be required to work towards a Level 2 Leadership & Management qualification or equivalent

What can I expect?

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
• Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
• Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more

Want to know more?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.

Name: David Holdsworth

Tel: 0345 8 506 506

E-mail: dHoldsworth@wakefield.gov.uk

Company: Wakefield Council

Salary: Grade 4 - Grade 6, 37 hours, Permanent

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Sector: Leisure and Culture

Sector: Countryside

Job Role: Officer

Job Role: Support Worker