Woodland Creation Assistant.

£31,586 to £34,314 per annum with potential progression to £37,938. (Pay award pending from April 2025)

Would you like to work with landowners in the North York Moors National Park to help create the woodlands of the future?

This is an exciting opportunity to join our woodland team to help establish new native woodlands within the National Park. This permanent post will help deliver our ambitious long term woodland creation targets associated with the Woodsmith Mine’s Section 106 agreement.

We are looking for someone who has experience of working with landowners to deliver conservation work, particularly tree planting schemes. You will need to have a practical understanding of land management and woodland creation as well as a methodical and organised approach to work.

To back this up, you will need to tell us about your;

• Skills in achieving good quality work from contractors;
• Knowledge of woodland ecology and wildlife conservation;
• Grant processing and IT skills;
• Ability to enthuse landowners and instill trust;
• Success working with volunteers; and
• Positive experience of working in a team.

Benefits include:

- Local government pension scheme
- 25 days’ annual leave rising annually by one day, to 30 days after 5 years’ service, plus eight public holidays
- Flexible working, including job share considered
- Training and development opportunities
- Based in the Helmsley office with some home working and substantial travel around the National Park (pool cars available).

Closing date: midnight on Monday 14 April

Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday 22 April

If you would like to discuss the vacancy further, please speak to Sam Newton on 01439 772700.

Planning Officer.

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 Officer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis to help look after this amazing place.

The Benefits

- Salary of £31,586 - £34,314 per annum with potential progression to £37,938 (pay award pending).
- 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, for both delegated decisions and referral to the Planning Committee where required. 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 6 April 2025
Interviews are to be held on Wednesday 16 April 2025

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