Public Rights of Way Assistant - Stowmarket, United Kingdom - Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council

Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council

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Stowmarket, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils - Ipswich IP1 2BX:

£25,878 to £31,099 per annum (pro rata for part time):

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22.5 hours per week:

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Permanent

What we are looking for
We are looking for a Public Rights of Way Assistant to join our team in Public Realm.

The successful person will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.

About the role

The post holder will also be responsible for responding to general queries concerning public rights of way as well as assisting the PROW Officer with general duties relating to the Council's role in managing commons and village greens.

Attention to detail is key, as you will need to analyse and interpret complex documents, plans, legislation and to draft legal orders.

About you
If you have a passion for problem solving rights of way and general countryside access issues, have basic surveying experience, and can read and interpret maps, then we would love to hear from you

Ability to use Microsoft Office and experience of general business administration is essential in order for you to carry out the role in an effective and efficient manner.

You will have excellent communication and negotiation skills which will be needed when dealing with a variety of stakeholders including landowners, Parish Councils and other public bodies.

About us

Working together across our Councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.

We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work.

With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.

Benefits of working for us

Great opportunities for learning and development.
Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays).
Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
Wellbeing Support Program
Employee Assist Program
Health Care Options

For more information, visit our Employee Benefits page ) and view '
The best things about working for Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils (youtube)' **to find out what our employees say about working for us.

Our ways of working:

Work is what we do, not where we go We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting).

This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with.

We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.

If you wish to discuss the Hybrid working approach for this role, or for an informal discussion, please contact
Sharon Berry on

Closing date:
Midnight 17th September 2023.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.