Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) Projects and Programme Delivery Officer

Role Responsibility

Kent County Council is seeking to appoint a Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) Projects and Programme Delivery Officer

The Public Rights of Way and Access Service are responsible for the recording, protection and maintenance of Kent’s 6900 km network of footpaths, bridleways and byways. The network provides unparalleled access to Kent’s countryside and is vital in supporting the rural economy, tourism and health as well as access to amenities and services.

Based at Invicta House, Maidstone ; the role of the Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) Projects and Programme Delivery Officer is responsible for ensuring Rights of Way Improvement Plan targets and multi-agency access initiatives are delivered across the County.

Lead implementation of numerous public rights of way (PRoW) and countryside access initiatives where there is a necessity for a multi-agency/ partnership approach.

Project plan and deliver schemes that may be conceived and delivered within a short to medium term horizon; including the bidding for and securing of external funding/ grant and non-financial assistance from partners.

Deliver integrated access schemes in the growth areas, working closely with planners and developers.

Contribute to responses made to local and strategic consultations as required.

The post carries a high-volume workload. You will be able to display excellent project management, organisation and communication skills and be able to prioritise and manage your time effectively. You will have excellent IT skills.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Contact Details

For further information about this role please contact Graham Rusling on 03000 413449 or email graham.rusling@kent.gov.uk

About the Company

Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.