Rights of Way Enforcement Officer

We are expanding our team. Are you undertaking enforcement work? Have a great attention to detail? Interested in delivering an excellent service? Yes? Then this could be the job for you.

Join our Rights of Way team at Staffordshire County Council and you will be part of a busy, friendly team and takes real pride in what it does and the services it provides.

We are seeking an individual with enforcement experience who is enthusiastic about contributing to a service that makes a real difference to protecting Public Rights of Way. You will need excellent communication skills, be methodical and have the ability to negotiate positive outcomes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping and delivering this important area of work, will need to have a working knowledge of managing risk and be organised. You must hold a full UK driving license and be able to undertake site visits as needed.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact and be part of a team driving positive change, we would love to hear from you.

This is a Fixed Term appointment until 31 March 2027, working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday. The work is typically office based with hybrid working.

In this role you will:

• Investigate and respond to complaints and non-compliance issues on the Rights of Way network, recommending appropriate enforcement actions.
• Support the Team Leader in issuing legal notices and formal enforcement under relevant legislation within statutory timeframes.
• Engage with landowners, the public, and partner organisations to resolve enforcement matters through negotiation and consultation.
• Collaborate with other agencies on related issues (e.g. anti-social behaviour, dangerous animals), providing referrals and monitoring outcomes.
• Prepare case files, gather evidence, and maintain accurate records to support enforcement, prosecution, or public inquiries.
• Contribute to service reports, stakeholder communications, and the development of the Rights of Way Improvement Plan through research and analysis.

You will have:

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant subject (e.g. environment, law, geography) with knowledge of Public Rights of Way and enforcement.
• Experience handling enforcement cases, including serving legal notices and managing formal action.
• Good understanding of relevant legislation, Health & Safety, and risk management.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with experience resolving conflict and working with others.
• Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple cases and keep accurate records.
• Confident using IT systems including GIS, databases, and digital mapping tools.

“We’re happy to talk flexible working”

Interviews will be held on 2 and 3 October 2025.

Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences and qualifications so consider applying anyway. For an informal discussion, please contact Paul Rochfort, ROW team leader, at paul.rochfort@staffordshire.gov.uk.

Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.