About the role
Protect it. Shape it. Enjoy it. Come to Dorset and be a part of it.
Dorset is a beautiful and iconic area, with historic market towns, wonderful countryside and miles of stunning coast as well as a place of innovation and growth.
We are a bold and ambitious council, taking Dorset into the future. It’s a great council to work for, and you will be joining a friendly, supportive team.
Employee benefits include a local government pension, generous annual leave allowance, flexible working and wellbeing support.
What’s in it for you:
This is your chance to join our specialist Definitive Map team that deals with all matters relating to the statutory map of rights of way – including modification orders and proposals that routes are included. The team also deals with the registration of commons and greens.
Our main office base is in Dorchester but we are all set up for hybrid working and you can work remotely or in the office, as long as you can be available for necessary meetings and site visits.
What you can expect to be doing
In this role you will be supporting the definitive map technical officers with a range of administrative and research work. This will include validating applications for path diversions, preparing legal paperwork for public inquiries, and responding to routine correspondence.
About you
We’re looking for someone with a good attention to detail and who is confident with IT, ideally with experience of using GIS for creating maps. You’ll also have good communication skills as the role will include talking and writing to landowners, interest groups and members of the public.
Within the role, you will:
* manage your own workload, with support from officers in the team
* develop your understanding of the legal processes relating to the definitive map
* utilise IT skills including GIS
* demonstrate good written and oral communication skillswork effectively within a team
* be adaptable and able to balance competing demands
* share our values of Respect, Together, Accountability, Openness and Curiosity
Further Information
This is a part‑time role at 24.5 hours per week (0.66 FTE), though we are happy to hear from people who would prefer to work slightly different hours.
This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.
Please contact Vanessa Penny, Definitive Map Manager, by emailing vanessa.penny@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk or 01305 224719 if you would like to discuss the role further.
Right to Work and Inclusivity
This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.
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