Definitive Map Officer

Join our Countryside and Rights of Way team and take a leading role in protecting and managing public access across Redcar and Cleveland. This is a varied and responsible position, focused on the continuous review and maintenance of the Definitive Map and Statement, ensuring the public rights of way network is accurate, legally robust, and defensible. We are seeking a candidate with significant experience in Public Rights of Way work, including a strong working knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and the Highways Act 1980. You will:

• Lead complex investigations into Definitive Map Modification Order claims
• Manage a demanding caseload of Public Path Orders and closures
• Prepare detailed reports supported by thorough historical and legal research
The role also requires confidence in:
• ?Providing specialist advice
• Contributing to planning consultations
• Maintaining statutory records using GIS systems
• Representing the Council at public inquiries and court hearings
Working closely with:
• Colleagues
• Landowners
• Developers
• The public
You will:
• Negotiate effectively on proposed changes
• Deliver high standards of customer service
You may also: Provide occasional supervision and guidance to Rangers, apprentices, and volunteers This opportunity is suited to an experienced professional who can:
• Work independently
• Manage competing priorities
• Bring a high level of expertise, judgement, and professionalism to the role
• Contribute to a service that values equality, safeguarding, and continuous improvement
  
  Generous annual leave of up to 34 days per year
• Hybrid Working (where appropriate)
• Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to numerous other salary sacrifice schemes
• Access to our employee health and wellbeing platform, which includes an exciting range of staff benefits, including, spreading the cost of home and electronics, bike shop, car scheme, gym membership, lifestyle savings
• A range of Staff Network groups
For more details: https://www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/benefits-and-rewards Supporting documents Benefits and Rewards Brochure Jan 2026.pdf (1.38 MB) Definitive Map Officer JD PS FINAL X146.docx (93.26 KB)