Overview
Public Rights of Way Officer Jobs in Gateshead, England, United Kingdom at Gateshead Council
Title: Public Rights of Way Officer
Company: Gateshead Council
Location: Gateshead, England, United Kingdom
Who We Are & What We Stand For
Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading – we might be the perfect match.
We’re delighted that you’re interested in working with us. You’d be joining us at a very exciting time.
We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive.
At Gateshead Council you’d be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work / life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexi-time and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we’re confident that it isn’t just the salary that attracts our staff.
The Highways & Waste team are responsible for ensuring that Gateshead is a safe and attractive place in which people can live, work and spend free time. From waste strategy, including collection and recycling to the maintenance of our highways and street lighting. You’ve probably also noticed significant investment in the restoration of the Tyne Bridge, and our Highways team continue to play a pivotal role in that restoration project of a local landmark.
At Gateshead Council, we're proud to serve our communities, create opportunities, and make Gateshead a great place to live, work and visit. Our borough is home to a diverse network of public footpaths, bridleways and countryside routes that connect people with nature, support healthier lifestyles and protect our rich local heritage.
We're looking for a Public Rights of Way Officer to join our Planning and Highways team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with community engagement, helping to maintain and enhance access to the countryside while delivering real benefits for residents and visitors.
What You'll Get To Do
- Developing and managing programmes of work to improve the Public Rights of Way Network, ensuring projects are delivered in line with Council policies, priorities and budgets.
- Supporting the promotion of countryside access and recreation through events, publications and engagement initiatives.
- Encouraging and coordinating voluntary involvement in maintaining and enhancing local routes.
- Assisting the Network Manager with the preparation of reports, evidence and documentation relating to legal processes and submissions.
- Providing professional advice and guidance on public rights of way matters, keeping up to date with relevant legislation, policy and best practice.
- Helping to shape and deliver a customer-focused, high-quality service that meets the needs of residents, visitors and stakeholders.
- Working collaboratively with internal teams, external partners and local communities to support the effective management of the rights of way network.
What You'll Bring
Rights of Way legislation and practice
Local Government procedures
5 GCSEs at Grades AC (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics
Current full driving licence
Experience of using IT systems and digital tools within a public service environment
Experience Of Applying Effective Organisational, Communication And Negotiating Skills
Ability to manage workloads and priorities effectively
Experience of working with a range of stakeholders and customers in a professional environment
What’s In It For You
- Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience.
- Outstanding Pension Scheme: We don’t just offer a great salary we invest in your future too. Find out what benefits a Local Government Pension provides: https://twpf.info
- Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years (2 of which can be fixed by the Council), plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
- Flexible Working Hours: Benefit from up to 26 flexi days per year (subject to business needs), giving you more control over your time.
- Hybrid & Flexible Working: We support a healthy work-life balance with flexible and hybrid working options.
- Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training, development, and progression opportunities to help you grow your career.
- Health & Wellbeing Support: From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our tax-efficient cycle to work programme.
- Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: Get behind the wheel of a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle through our salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions a cost-effective, environmentally friendly way to drive (after 12 months service).
- Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Through our VIVUP employee benefits platform, enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and services plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more, helping you spread the cost of essential purchases (after 6 months service).
Our commitment to you
We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to have a culture and a workplace where our people feel a sense of belonging, are respected and empowered to do their best work. At Gateshead Council we are an employer who embraces, and welcomes diversity, who's truly inclusive and who demonstrates equality for all. We'll go the extra mile so that our approach is representative of the communities we serve and each other. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
How To Apply
You can apply online using the link below. Within the form, you’ll be asked for details about you, your career history, skills, experiences and qualifications.
We advise you to be as detailed and specific as possible, paying particular attention to any of the above which are relevant to the role to which you are applying.
If you have any questions about your application, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our recruitment team via
Please note: As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. However, in high-volume recruitment situations, it may not always be practicable to interview every eligible candidate. In such cases, we may need to prioritise those who best meet the essential criteria, based on the information provided in the application.
Additionally, the Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early or adjust the shortlisting criteria, including the pass mark for interview selection, to ensure a fair and manageable recruitment process. We encourage early applications.
