Enforcement Officer (Planning).
Helmsley, North Yorkshire.
The North York Moors National Park Authority looks after and promotes one of the most beautiful 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 Enforcement Officer to join us, preferably on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Benefits

- Salary of £32,597 - £35,412
- 25 days’ annual leave rising annually by one day to 30 days after five years’ service, plus public holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme

This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring planning professional ideally with development management experience and an understanding of planning law to join our respected organisation.
You’ll discover a varied and rewarding role with the chance to play a key role in protecting one of the UK’s most treasured landscapes.

What’s more, you be enabled to grow your skill-set and planning sector experience, supporting your career growth and ensuring you continue to build a bright professional future.
So, if you want to take on a role that combines technical expertise with meaningful environmental impact, read on and apply today!

The Role

As an Enforcement Officer, you will help deliver our Planning Enforcement Service by investigating and managing breaches of planning control across the North York Moors National Park.

Specifically, you will manage your own enforcement caseload, visiting sites across the Park as needed to monitor compliance with planning conditions and investigate complaints about unauthorised developments.

Working to resolve planning breaches in housing and other construction developments, you will support legal processes, contributing to planning appeals and preparing documentation for court cases as required.

Additionally, you will:

- Deal with compliance issues arising from planning applications and legal notices
- Assist with planning and listed building consent applications
- Write reports and recommendations for presentation to the Planning Committee where necessary
- Liaise with external organisations on planning issues
- Help to prepare cases for enforcement hearings, inquiries and courts

About You

To be considered as an Enforcement Officer, you will need:

- Experience in development management
- Up-to-date knowledge of relevant planning law
- Good interpersonal skills with a wide range of people
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write clear committee reports and strong presentation skills
- The ability to negotiate effectively
- A good level of IT literacy
- A full, valid driving licence

The closing date for this role is midnight on 6 July 2025.

Other organisations may call this role Planning Enforcement Officer, Development Control Officer, Planning Officer, Planner, Development Planner, Countryside Planning Officer, or Planning Compliance Officer.

Webrecruit and North York Moors National Park Authority are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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Head of Development Management.

Helmsley, North Yorkshire.

The North York Moors National Park Authority helps to look after one of the most wonderful parts of the British Isles. Filled with beautiful moorlands and fantastic woodland, the North York Moors is a unique area with a diversity of landscape and wildlife. It provides a high quality of life combining a remote and tranquil upland with one of the country’s finest coastlines yet within travelling distance of the attractions and heritage of the city of York.

We are now seeking a Head of Development Management to lead our DM planning and enforcement team. This is a full-time role, but we also welcome applications from those seeking part-time hours or flexible working arrangements.

The Benefits

- Salary up to £55,000 (£45,091– £52,413 plus a market supplement of up to £2,586) for 37 hours per week.
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- 25 days’ annual leave, rising annually to 30 days after five years’ service, plus eight public holidays
- Flexitime system to support work-life balance
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- Opportunities to engage in volunteering activities and director training days

This is a fantastic and rare opportunity for a skilled development management professional with RTPI membership to lead a high-performing team in a stunning and unique National Park environment.
You’ll have the chance to shape the future of the built environment in the North York Moors, working collaboratively with planning applicants, their agents and other stakeholders. You’ll be making a meaningful impact on conservation and community well-being as well as involvement in the wider corporate leadership of the Authority.
Plus, with excellent benefits, flexible working options, and a supportive team environment, this role offers the perfect balance between professional achievement and personal wellbeing.

The Role

As the Head of Development Management, you will lead our friendly and talented Development Management and Enforcement team, ensuring the delivery of an efficient, high-quality service, resulting in development that enhances our protected landscape.

You will oversee the preparation and presentation of planning committee reports, ensuring timely and accurate submissions, and manage a small caseload of complex and contentious applications.

As a member of our Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute to the preparation of plans and policies for managing development in the National Park and have the opportunity to get involved in wider project delivery as well.

You will also ensure effective appeal management, preparing statements and presenting evidence at hearings and public inquiries.

About You

To be considered as the Head of Development Management, you will need:

- Significant post-qualification experience in development management
- Experience working successfully with local communities
- The proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage skilled teams
- A keen interest in and commitment to the aims and purposes of Protected Landscapes
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, including report writing and presentation skills
- Confidence in decision-making, empathy, and the ability to navigate complex issues
- Full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)

The closing date for this role is midnight on 18 June 2025

Interviews are to be held on Tuesday 1 July 2025

Other organisations may call this role Development Planning Manager, Head of Planning Services, or Planning and Development Manager.

Webrecruit and North York Moors National Park Authority are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as the Head of Development Management, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.