Public Rights of Way Network Management & Enforcement Officer Are you passionate about the countryside and keen to play a crucial role in protecting and improving public access across Cheshire East? We’re looking for a motivated, confident and adaptable individual to join our Public Rights of Way team as a Network Management & Enforcement Officer. The position is for 1 FTE (37 hours) per week. About you In this exciting and varied role, you’ll help manage, maintain and safeguard our public rights of way network and wider countryside access routes. You’ll work directly with landowners, local communities and partner organisations to resolve issues, negotiate solutions and ensure that public access is protected. You’ll also be involved in responding to urgent reports, undertaking inspections, organising works and managing contractors, and supporting enforcement action where legal duties are not being met. You will use your communication, problem‑solving and organisational skills to deliver practical outcomes, whether you are out on site, reviewing historic evidence, preparing reports or providing specialist advice. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys a balance of office and outdoor work, has an interest in legislation and countryside access, and is confident working independently across a large and diverse geographical area. The role is diverse with no one day the same, for more information on the role please view the ‘in this job you will’ section within the attached job description document The successful candidate will have: Previous experience working in a similar field or within public rights of way; Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills; Experience using GIS packages and Countryside Access Management System (or similar); Good understanding of Public Rights of Way legislation; Flexible, adaptable approach to work. To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document. In return we are able to offer: Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff) Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’s no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money! Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including: Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities Off-Peak Racket Sports Athletics Tracks Sauna/Steam/Spa Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you! Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities. We are working for a brighter future – together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities. If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together. To join our team, simply click 'Apply for this job' at the bottom of the page. If you would prefer an informal chat first or have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Nicola Lewis-Smith at Email: nicola.lewis-smith@cheshireeast.gov.uk, they will be happy to hear from you! Applicants should ensure all sections of the application form are completed as failure to do so will result in their application being rejected. Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however, please do not be discouraged from applying again. For any technical enquiries please email sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk. Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.