Public Rights of Way Senior Officer (Definitive Map and Technical)

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Public Rights of Way and Country Parks team at Devon County Council. We are recruiting for a Senior Officer to lead our definitive map and technical team, playing a key part in managing one of the UK’s most popular rights of way and access networks. 

With excellent opportunities to work flexibly, you will lead a team of specialist officers based from our Exeter office, helping to support and deliver for health and wellbeing, environmental sustainability, and economic vitality. 

Educated to degree level and/or with significant training and development in public rights of way and access management, you will have wide ranging relevant experience, and a proven ability to problem solve, negotiate, and innovate. 

Key areas of focus include making sure that the legal record of public rights of way is accurate, up-to-date, and publicly available; developing and implementing policies, processes, and guidance to safeguard and enhance public rights of way; and implementing initiatives and projects to achieve access improvements. 

Benefits of working with Devon also include:

• Generous Leave: 26 days of annual leave, increasing to 31 days after 5 years, allowing you to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Continued Professional Development: Access to training and mentor support to help you achieve your career goals and grow within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy flexible hours and the ability to accrue up to 24 additional flex leave days per year, providing you with the flexibility to manage your time effectively.
• Public Holidays: Time off for bank holidays, giving you the opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends.
• Pension Scheme: A generous pension plan to secure your future, offering peace of mind and financial stability.

The closing date is 12 noon on Monday 9 June with interviews scheduled for Friday 27 June 2025.

For an informal discussion, please contact Richard Walton or Joe Deasy on (01392) 383000.

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
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• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.