Assistant Definitive Map Officer - NN16 8TL Our Benefits Here at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think! Why choose us? We offer a vibrant working environment with: a competitive salary a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection. lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance. We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups. About the role The position of Assistant Definitive Map Officer is required to fulfil North Northamptonshire Council’s statutory duties and powers in respect of public rights of way in accordance with, in particular, the Highways Act 1980 and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. The post holder assists with any legal changes to the rights of way network in North Northamptonshire and ensures that at all times the legal integrity of the Definitive Map and Statement (the legal record of rights of way) is preserved so that the Council is protected from legal action taken by either the Secretary of State or members of the public. The legislation regarding public rights of way and Definitive Maps is both broad and complex and the post holder will support the Definitive Map Officers with a specialist advisory service to a wide range of stakeholders. About you Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office and GIS systems (in order to create maps of a very high standard of accuracy) Excellent map reading skills with the ability to read and interpret historic maps and documents including early highways records such as Inclosure Acts and Awards Ability to supply specialist technical and legal advice to solicitors, land agents, local authorities and other third party organisations A good understanding of the legal and historical background to the Definitive Map with at least some knowledge of highway, environmental or land law. In particular, a working knowledge of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and the Highways Act 1980 and earlier Highways Acts in so much as these are concerned with public rights of way. Exceptionally skilled at report writing and able to draft basic Orders or legally binding agreements such as a Deed of Dedication Ability to communicate effectively with general public, external contractors and internal customers. Competent IT skills including word processing, GIS, spreadsheets and electronic mail systems. About us Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.https://youtu.be/DDE1nplZttYVisit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion. http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers