Overview
Research and Information Officer | 8835 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £31,537 to £33,699 per annum (Scale G) | County Hall, Norwich
We are looking for two Research and Information Officers to join the Highway Research team here at Norfolk County Council.
Responsibilities
* Study and compare mapping (historic and contemporary), search through legal records (deeds of conveyance and dedication, road adoption records etc.), highway documentation, interpret air photos, study lidar mapping and engineering plans, in order to form an evidence-based legal view on the position of the highway boundary line.
* A questioning attitude and problem-solving skills are desirable to be effective in this role. You must be able to demonstrate success in working in a small team.
* After training, you will be communicating complex results to people with varying levels of understanding and knowledge of the subject.
* A flexible and adaptable attitude is necessary as well as a willingness to constantly develop your knowledge.
* The workload is high and constant with enquiries coming from a wide range of companies, organisations as well as the public.
Qualifications and Skills
* Previous experience in research work is advantageous; the role involves investigating the position of the boundary line that divides public highway from private land.
* Ability to study and interpret historical and contemporary mapping, legal records, highway documentation, air photos, lidar data and engineering plans.
* Strong communication skills to convey complex results to varied audiences.
* Teamwork, problem-solving, and the capacity to work in a high-workload environment.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
* Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need
* Tax-efficient pension and related benefits; access to a car lease scheme for greener travel (subject to eligibility); relocation support where applicable
These are some of the key details and expectations for the role. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment support remote collaboration.
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