Position Overview & Specifications

Sunderland Council is seeking to recruit a Technical Assistant (Public Rights of Way) to work within the Asset and Network Management Team.

The successful candidate will assist in managing a well-used urban and rural public rights of way and cycle network. The work involves network inspection, designing supervising and/or carrying out works, records keeping, preparation and presentation of reports and evidence.

The post requires a commitment to detail, the ability to read and navigate with maps and excellent written and spoken communication skills. The job is roughly 50/50 office/outdoors and requires the ability to calmly explain legal facts to people in heightened emotional states.

Previous experience of countryside or highway network management work, and a familiarity with highway and countryside access law would be an advantage.

For an informal discussion, please email tim.ducker@sunderland.gov.uk.

Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact Operational HR Services by email: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk

Please note that CVs are not acceptable.

Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £24,496.00-£26,845.00 per year

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