Rights of Way Path Improvement Project Officer

Staffordshire County Council is expanding its Rights of Way team and has two fixed‑term posts. This role focuses on liaising with internal and external stakeholders to design, develop, maintain and coordinate the path improvement programme, and project manage improvement schemes across Staffordshire’s Rights of Way network. The position is a Fixed Term appointment until 31 March 2027, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The work is typically office based with hybrid working.

Main Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a prioritised programme of path improvements across Staffordshire’s Rights of Way network, ensuring safety and accessibility.
• Lead project management of improvement schemes, including budget control, stakeholder engagement, and use of volunteers.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Construction Design Management (CDM) and environmental regulations throughout project delivery.
• Support funding bids, policy development, and continuous improvement of service standards and specifications.
• Maintain accurate records using GIS and other systems to support monitoring, reporting, and efficient service delivery.
• Represent the Council at meetings and forums, promoting Rights of Way interests and engaging with communities and landowners.

The Ideal Candidate

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field such as geography, environment, construction, or project management.
• Strong knowledge of Public Rights of Way legislation, asset management, and Health & Safety, including CDM regulations.
• Proven experience in planning and delivering construction-related projects, including procurement and contractor management.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and partnership working to support successful project outcomes.
• Proficient in project planning, financial monitoring, and managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Confident user of IT systems including GIS and databases to support project delivery and reporting.

We’re happy to talk flexible working. Interviews will be held on 2 and 7 October 2025.

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 an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds 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.