Senior Definitive Map and Spatial Information Officer

Did you know that Staffordshire has over 4500km of Public Rights of Way?

This network of footpaths, bridleways and byways provides access to Staffordshire’s countryside
and is vital in supporting the rural economy, tourism and people’s health as well as providing
access to amenities and services.

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the specialist team who provide advice and
technical support associated with the county’s public path network and the wider green and
historic environment.

Main Responsibility

In this senior role, you will be responsible for the management of the Definitive Map and
Statement of Rights of Way for Staffordshire which records the public path network.

Digital data creation and management via specialist GIS and other software is at the heart of
this role and you will use a variety of methods both digital and non-digital to provide
analysis, reports, and mapping to assist our specialists visualise and understand a wide
variety of information.

Other responsibilities of the role include:

• responding to complex queries and providing advice in relation to the Definitive Map and
  Statement as required.
• managing spatial and environmental data and providing to customers as appropriate in a
  timely manner.
• preparing and presenting information to inform decision-making processes.
• working with the other members of the team ensuring the statutory processes and digital
  data that underpin the Definitive Map and other statutory registers are kept up to date and
  take account of changes in legislation.

The Ideal Candidate

This is an exciting role for someone who likes a challenge with a varied workload. You will
need to be flexible and be comfortable balancing your tasks in the face of sometimes varying
demands. Solid cartographic and research skills along with having a keen eye for detail will
help you to grow in this position.

You will also:

• have excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and organise a broad
  workload effectively.
• be able to work on your own initiative to meet the deadlines.
• need a sound understanding of the rights of way legislation, policy, and practice in
  England and be prepared to spend time researching historical documents to resolve queries.
• have a solid GIS skill and be keen to develop this area of your expertise.

This is a permanent role and is primarily office based in Stafford.

For more information or an informal chat about this role, please contact [email protected] or call 01785
277280.

Provisional interview dates 22/ 23 February or 26/ 27/ 28 February.