Public Path Orders Officer
Gloucester
This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
- Job Title: Public Path Orders Officer
- Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 5, 5th Floor
- Salary: £34,834 - £38,223 per annum
- Hours per Week: 37.00
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Closing Date: 12/05/2024
- Job Requisition Number: 8904
- This post is open to job share
About the Team and Role
Are you looking for an exciting challenge working within the Public Rights of Way Team in GCC Highways managing and processing Public Path Orders?
The County Council is looking to recruit a Public Path Orders Officer who will work within a team, to manage and process applications for public path orders from initial consultation through to completion to change the path network.
Ensuring adherence to legal processes, policies and protocols; to deliver improvements and changes to the PROW network, you will be a key contact for stakeholders advising and negotiating on the legal changes proposed, providing a high level of customer service.
About You
As Path Orders Officer working with a colleague, you will act as the frontline customer interface for PROW changes arising from landowners and schemes to seek path improvement through the legal order process. You will be an experienced PROW professional or experienced in dealing with legal processes, advising colleagues within the authority and third parties including agents and solicitors.
With your thorough understanding of legal processes and knowledge of legislation and procedures relating to public rights of way you will carry out consultations, negotiate best outcomes, produce precise maps and accurate legal orders. Where necessary you will attend hearings and public inquiries, sometimes as the Council’s expert witness.
An excellent communicator able to lead complex conversations and negotiations regarding proposed path changes. Providing an excellent level of customer service to external customers and Council members through face to face, written and verbal communications.
About Us
Benefits of working for GCC
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Annual Leave entitlement of 25.5 days rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ continuous service
• Career development and qualification opportunities
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply)
How to Apply
If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jenny Goodson or Nicola Chidley on 08000 514514
Closing date 12th May 2024
Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview 16th May or 30th May 2024
Additional Information
To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-
Public Path Orders Officer - Job Profile
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