Rights of Way Assistant

Within the Highways Directorate we are looking to appoint enthusiastic, customer focused and experienced person to join the Service, to assist with the management of the public rights of way  network across Derbyshire.

You will be joining a team of eager and ambitious technicians and engineers to ensure the successful delivery of the Council's duties and responsibilities as Highway Authority, and provide a safe and reliable network for all users.

What will I be doing?

• You will be involved in investigating and resolving reported problems on public rights of way
• Designing / implementing minor works for the repair and maintenance to the network
• assisting with the processing of Public Path Orders
• work in respect of keeping the Definitive Map & Statement up to date
• Providing responses to enquiries from customers and service users

What skills and experience do I need to have?

These lists are not exhaustive, take a look at our comprehensive job profile for more detail.

You will support with the implementation of service improvements and excellent customer care, and work within a team to contribute and achieve required performance targets.

We offer a friendly and supportive working environment, a variety of Derbyshire based work, flexible working hours and the opportunity to develop yourself and your career.

Benefits of working for us include :

Would you like to know what it’s like to be part of our team? You can see what our team have to say .

This Rights of Way Assistant role is contractually based in Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbyshire, but as part of our Modern Ways of Working programme we are currently working on a hybrid basis. There'll be an opportunity to discuss future working arrangements at interview.

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Should you wish to discuss this opportunity, then please contact Rob Greatorex on 01629 538593.

Provisional Interview Date : Week Commencing 26th May 2025

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.