Rights of Way Enforcement Officer

Company: Staffordshire County Council

Salary: £33,699 - £38,220

Hours: Full-time

Location: Staffordshire Place 1, ST16 2LP

Job type: Temporary

Fixed term role until 31st March 2028

Main Responsibilities

In this role you will:

- Investigate and respond to complaints and non-compliance issues on the Rights of Way network, recommending appropriate enforcement actions.
- Support the Team Leader in issuing legal notices and formal enforcement under relevant legislation within statutory timeframes.
- Engage with landowners, the public, and partner organisations to resolve enforcement matters through negotiation and consultation.
- Collaborate with other agencies on related issues (e.g. anti-social behaviour, dangerous animals), providing referrals and monitoring outcomes.
- Prepare case files, gather evidence, and maintain accurate records to support enforcement, prosecution, or public inquiries.
- Contribute to service reports, stakeholder communications, and the development of the Rights of Way Improvement Plan through research and analysis.

The Ideal Candidate

It is essential that you have:

- Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant subject (e.g. environment, law, geography) with knowledge of Public Rights of Way and enforcement.
- Experience handling enforcement cases, including serving legal notices and managing formal action.
- Good understanding of relevant legislation, Health & Safety, and risk management.
- Solid communication and negotiation skills, with experience resolving conflict and working with others.




- Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple cases and keep accurate records.
- Confident using IT systems including GIS, databases, and digital mapping tools.
- Driving licence with the ability to undertake regular site visits to rural locations where public transport may not be available (reasonable adjustments will be considered in line with Equality Act)
- Effective conflict management skills with the ability to confidently deal politely and effectively with confrontational situations in a calm and professional manner

Interviews will be held on 2nd September 2026.

We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.

Please note: The minimum essential criteria in the ideal candidate section detailed above will be used if you are applying under one of our Interview Guarantee Schemes, detailed below.

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:





We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to

Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a

Disability Confident employer

Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting

care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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