Public Rights of Way Project Manager with environmental planning project management experience, excellent supervisory and negotiation skills and good knowledge of environmental safety, planning and PRoW DMMO processes within a local authority, council, public sector environment is required for a well-established organisation based in Wokingham, Berkshire.

Candidates will need knowledge of the following legislation:

• Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
• Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000
• Town and country planning act 1990
• Rights of Way Act 1990
• Highways Act 1980

SALARY: £43,421 - £48,474 per annum (pay award pending) + Benefits

LOCATION: Hybrid split between working from home and the office in Wokingham

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Public Rights of Way Project Manager with environmental planning project management experience, excellent supervisory and negotiation skills and good knowledge of environmental safety, planning and PRoW DMMO processes within a local authority, council, public sector environment.

Working as the Public Rights of Way Project Manager you will provide support and management to a team of Specialist Officers and use your public rights of way experience to manage priorities and lead on the organisation’s major Greenways projects.

As the Public Rights of Way Project Manager you will work collaboratively with colleagues and key stakeholders across the organisation and be responsible for supporting the management and maintenance of existing PRoWs and the DMMO process.

You will also work with senior management in multiple disciplines, to deliver PRoW consultations through the provision of specialist planning advice, the negotiation of associated developer contributions, and contribute to the continuing development of policy.

This is an incredible opportunity as a member of the Community, Heritage, Blue and Green Infrastructure within Environmental and Safety, to support the achievement of key priorities, making a real difference to the preservation and enhancement of the area.

DUTIES

Your key responsibilities as Public Rights of Way Project Manager will include:

• Management and maintenance of existing Public Rights of Way and leading on the DMMO process

• Managing and supporting the development of Public Right of Way officers within the team

• Support the achievement of key priorities, making a real difference to the preservation and enhancement of the organisation’s environment, particularly as it relates to Public Rights of Way

• Monitor and support in the delivery of KPIs for the service

• Support with the development and implementation of Public Right of Way projects including the major Greenways project

• Engage with a variety of stakeholders to respond to the changing demands and priorities of the team

• Identify and actively develop opportunities to improve the rights of way network across the Borough

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant degree, diploma or industry recognised qualification relating to Public Rights of Way

• Strong Project Management experience within a similar industry is advantageous

• Comprehensive knowledge of Council statutory duties in relation to Public Rights of Way

• Advanced knowledge of rights of way legislation and procedures

• Knowledge of the following legislation:

• Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
• Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000
• Town and country planning act 1990
• Rights of Way Act 1990
• Highways Act 1980

• Effective communicator at all levels

BENEFITS

• 31 days annual leave (rising to 36 after 5 years continuous local government service), plus Bank Holidays
• Local government pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• An Employee Assistance Programme including a 24/7 wellbeing helpline
• Access to an onsite gym
• A range of employee discounts
• Salary sacrifice car and bike schemes
• And more!

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JOB REF: AWDO-P12733

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