Research and Information Officer (8835)
Research and Information Officer (8835)
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Research and Information Officer 8835 Permanent Contract 37 hours per week 31537 to 33699 per annum (Scale G) County Hall Norwich
We are looking for two Research and Information Officers to join the Highway Research team here at Norfolk County Council.
If you enjoy studying historic mapping investigation work problem solving and have worked on a GIS mapping system this may well be the job for you.
Previous experience in research work would be a distinct advantage as a fundamental part of this specialist role is investigating the position of the boundary line that divides public highway from private land.
You will study and compare mapping (historic and contemporary) search through legal records (deeds of conveyance and dedication road adoption records etc.) highway documentation interpret air photos study lidar mapping and engineering plans in order to form an evidence-based legal view on the position of the highway boundary line.
A questioning attitude and problem-solving skills are desirable to be effective in this role. You must be able to demonstrate success in working in a small team.
The workload is high and constant with enquiries coming from a wide range of companies organisations as well as the public.
After training you will be communicating complex results to people with varying levels of understanding and knowledge of the subject.
A flexible and adaptable attitude is necessary as well as a willingness to constantly develop your knowledge.
For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Cally Keohane on or email
These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:
- Competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
- Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time part time remote and hybrid working dependent on your job role and business need.
- Financial benefits such as:
- Norfolk Rewardsour employee discounts programme which helps yousave money on almost anything from everyday groceries and clothes to holidays new technology gym membership trips to the cinema and days out.
- A Blue Light cardfor Fire Service and Social Care Workers
- Relocation expenses (where applicable)
- An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
- Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution life assurance death in service payments and dependants pensions
- Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
- Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
- A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together make the most of our workspaces enjoy a healthy work-life balance and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work with hybrid working a key feature formany roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.
Before you apply we recommend reading the full Job description and person specification to help you demonstrate how you meet the criteria. You can also find information on ourTerms and Conditionshere.
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We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.
Redeployment closing date: 14 September 2025 23:59
All other applicants closing date: 21 September 2025 23:59
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
