Planning Officer
Helmsley, North Yorkshire

The North York Moors National Park Authority looks after and promotes one of the most phenomenal parts of the British Isles. Filled with breath-taking scenery, magnificent wildlife, picture book villages and a dramatic coastline, the North York Moors boasts some of the most diverse landscapes in the UK.

We are now looking for a Planning Officer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Benefits

• Salary of £31,586 - £34,314 per annum
• 25 days’ annual leave rising annually by one day to 30 days after five years’ service, plus public holidays (pro rata)
• Local Government Pension Scheme

If you’re working towards full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute and have a keen understanding of rural and protected landscapes, this is your chance to make a tangible impact on our national park.

Joining our dedicated team, you will play a key role in preserving and enhancing the unique beauty of the North York Moors, while ensuring that development is both sustainable and sympathetic to its surroundings.

With a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, we offer a rewarding career in a role that balances professional growth with a strong commitment to environmental stewardship.

The Role

As a Planning Officer, you will manage a caseload of planning applications and development proposals, ensuring a high-quality and efficient service.

Supporting the delivery of the Development Management Service, you will conduct site inspections, and engage in negotiations with applicants, agents, and specialist staff to facilitate the planning process.

Under the supervision of the Development Management Team Leader, you will prepare detailed reports and recommendations, and present items to the Planning Committee. You will also assist in preparing statements for planning appeals, including those dealt with by written representations.

Additionally, you will:

• Collaborate with monitoring and enforcement staff to ensure developments are properly monitored
• Assist in preparing reports and supporting investigations and enforcement actions regarding unauthorised developments
• Contribute to the preparation of plans and policies that guide development within the National Park
• Assist with the administrative aspects of the development management process
• Liaise with external bodies and organisations to co-ordinate planning efforts and maintain effective communication channels

About You

To be considered as a Planning Officer, you will need:

• To be at least working towards full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute
• Knowledge of planning issues within rural areas and protected landscapes
• Up to date knowledge of relevant planning law
• Excellent IT skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• A degree (or equivalent)
• A full, valid driving licence

Selection and interviews

Applications must be completed by midnight on Sunday 15 September 2024.
Interviews are to be held on Wednesday 25 September 2024.

Other organisations may call this role Development Planning Officer, Rural Planning Officer, Conservation Planning Officer, Environmental Planning Officer, or Planning and Policy Officer.

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