| Salary £36,363-£40,777 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Highways |
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
An exciting opportunity for a graduate or experienced person has arisen within the Council’s Highways Network Management Service for the position of Definitive Map Officer.
The role is to carry out Lancashire County Council's statutory duties and powers with respect to the Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way in Lancashire within a small team of public rights of way officers.
This involves writing committee reports and presenting them at Regulatory Committee, drafting definitive map modification orders and public path orders and notices, analysing objections, drafting statements of case and giving evidence at public inquiry.
This role also manages the Public Rights of Way GIS mapping to record changes to the Definitive Map and Statement, diversions, temporary closures, etc.
Duties include:
The outcomes of these cases will be:
be correct within the framework of public rights of way law
protect Lancashire County Council against present and future liability
minimise risk to the public
provide maximum benefit to users of the public rights of way network
be in accord with policy and documented working practice
If you’re analytical, an effective communicator and love maps, this may be the ideal opportunity for you.
You’ll make full use of your skills as you respond to applications from members of the public requesting changes to the public rights of way network. You’ll research historical documents, analyse information, visit sites and produce objective reports before making a variety of legal orders.
Where necessary you’ll go on to represent the Council at public inquiries.
You’ll ideally have a relevant degree or equivalent qualification and significant experience in public rights of way with a talent for research and have a confident, diplomatic and persuasive personality to negotiate with, present to and influence a range of different people.
You’ll also need to have, or an aptitude to gain, a strong knowledge of the relevant legislation.
This role demands a sharp eye for detail, and good map-reading and GIS skills.
By joining our friendly and supportive team, you will help to modernise and maintain the Council’s legal record of Public Rights of Way.
The post is based at County Hall, Preston, but travel around the county will be required and flexible working is offered.
For an informal chat about this opportunity please contact Jayne Elliott, Definitive Map Officer on +441772537663 or John Davies, Highways Network Management Manager on +441772538211
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role.
You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
Closing Date; 31/07/2026
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire. We believe that all our citizens have the right to be treated fairly. We recognise that some people do not get an equal chance in life.
For some of our children and young people this can have a lasting impact on their future. We will play our part in helping to narrow the gaps that exist between different parts our communities and improving the quality of life of those who have less advantages and are in danger of poor outcomes.
As a community leader, employer and provider of services we want to make sure that everyone in Lancashire has the opportunity to achieve their potential, no matter where they live or what their background, individual characteristics or personal circumstances might be.
