Assistant Rights of Way Officer in Milton Keynes
Posted by Lynx Employment Services Ltd
£20 an hour
Milton Keynes · Temporary
# Assistant Rights of Way Officer
Location: Milton Keynes (including fieldwork across the borough) Contract: Temporary maternity cover, approximately 12–13 months Hours: Up to 37 hours per week, with flexibility to consider approximately 3 days per week Working Pattern: Approximately 60% fieldwork / 40% office-based
## The Opportunity
LYNX Employment Services are recruiting an Assistant Rights of Way Officer to support Milton Keynes City Council in maintaining, inspecting and protecting the borough's public rights of way network.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a combination of outdoor work, practical problem-solving and administration.
Working across public footpaths, bridleways and associated infrastructure, you'll help ensure routes remain accessible, safe and properly maintained for residents and visitors.
## Key Responsibilities
- Carry out inspections of public footpaths, bridleways and associated assets, identifying maintenance requirements and potential hazards.
- Investigate enquiries and reports from members of the public concerning rights of way.
- Record inspection findings, route conditions and relevant information accurately.
- Liaise with landowners, contractors, colleagues and members of the public to resolve access and maintenance issues.
- Assist with coordinating remedial works and monitoring progress.
- Maintain accurate rights of way records, mapping information and associated databases.
- Support Land Charge searches and other statutory administrative processes.
- Assist with Local Access Forum activities and wider rights of way projects.
## What We're Looking For
Essential:
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Good map-reading and navigation skills. Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Ability to undertake moderate walking, including over uneven terrain. Good observational skills and the ability to complete accurate inspection records. Confident communication skills when dealing with residents, landowners and contractors. Competent IT skills, including data entry and maintaining electronic records. Ability to organise workloads and work independently.Desirable:
Previous experience in public rights of way, countryside management, highways or a related field. Experience working within a local authority. Familiarity with GIS, digital mapping or geographical information systems. Knowledge of public access legislation and rights of way maintenance.## Additional Information
DVLA driving licence check required. The role involves regular outdoor inspections across Milton Keynes. Both full-time and suitable part-time applicants may be considered.## Interested?
If you have an eye for detail, enjoy practical outdoor work and can combine site inspections with accurate administration, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and indicate your expected hourly PAYE rate.
LYNX Employment Services
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