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Definitive Map Officer

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC619785
Salary Range:  £32,149 – £35,241 per annum
Work Location: The Castle, Winchester
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent 
Closing Date: 10 February 2025
Interview Date: 26 February 2025

The Role:

As part of Hampshire County Council, the Countryside Service is responsible for managing Hampshire’s public rights of way network, which extends for over 2,800 miles across a diverse landscape that includes the South Downs, the New Forest and the Solent. The Council’s statutory duties include maintaining the Definitive Map and Statement - the legal record of public rights of way.

 

The Countryside Service is recruiting a Definitive Map Officer to assist with its wide programme of work. This interesting and varied role includes investigating applications to modify the Definitive Map, a process which requires the research and analysis of a wide range of historic documents and witness evidence. Reporting to the Senior Definitive Map Officer, the postholder will gather and analyse the evidence, and prepare and present detailed reports to committee and senior management. Where necessary, they will also represent the County Council at public hearings and inquiries. The role involves managing a varied caseload and the allocation of work to administrative staff.  

 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our dedicated, supportive and friendly team. The successful applicant should be educated to degree level or have previous experience of working in public rights of way. The post is a hybrid role, split between home and our Winchester office. Some infrequent travel will be necessary for site meetings and survey work. 

What We Can Offer You:

We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace, where talent is truly recognised and developed. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of and where you are empowered to be your best and believe in creating a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!

To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our Benefits Package.

Hampshire is a beautiful place to live, with vibrant cities, miles of coastline and two National Parks. If you enjoy outdoor activities, you’ll find world class walking, cycling, sailing and much more. For more information, please go to:- Living and Working in Hampshire.

Additional Information:

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Jennifer Holden-Warren, Senior Definitive Map Officer on 0370 779 5717 (Monday to Wednesday), or Harry Goodchild, Definitive Map Manager on 03707 797 652 (Thursday and Friday).

 

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
 

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
 

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.


 

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