Senior Planner (Minerals and Major Development).
Located at Helmsley, North Yorkshire (with hybrid-working from home).
The North York Moors National Park Authority looks after and promotes one of the most beautiful parts of the British Isles. Filled with breathtaking 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 Senior Planner (Minerals and Major Development) to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £41,771 - £46,141 per annum, with the potential progression to £50,269
- 25 days’ annual leave, rising annually to 30 days after five years’ service, plus public holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified planning professional with knowledge of minerals and major development to join our dedicated team at the heart of one of the UK’s most treasured landscapes.
You will have the chance to lead on high-profile, nationally significant projects that challenge and reward in equal measure, where every decision you make will help deliver environmental, economic and social benefits which will shape the future of the North York Moors for generations to come.
Plus, with excellent benefits, flexible working options, and a supportive working culture, this role offers the perfect blend of professional challenge and personal fulfilment in one of the most inspiring settings imaginable.
The Role
As a Senior Planner, you will take the lead on delivering a successful development management service for minerals and other major development proposals that may be proposed in the National Park.
Specifically, you will assess and monitor applications and their implementation related to the Woodsmith and Boulby Polyhalite Mines, ensuring the National Park’s interests are safeguarded at every stage.
In this varied role, you’ll provide expert input on S106 agreements, enforcement and planning appeals, handle public and stakeholder enquiries, and ensure every project meets policy, legal and environmental standards.
Additionally, you will:
- Monitor compliance with planning conditions and legal obligations
- Advise applicants and communities on minerals and major development matters
- Represent the Authority at meetings, liaison groups and public events
About You
To be considered as a Senior Planner, you will need:
- Experience of public and media relations in a semi-political environment
- Experience working with communities on contentious or high-profile projects
- A strong understanding of the planning system from both developer and planning authority perspectives
- Knowledge of environmental issues relating to minerals and/or other major development or infrastructure
- An understanding of Health and Safety legislation
- To be educated to degree level or equivalent
- Full membership of a relevant professional institute, ideally planning
- A full, valid driving licence
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required
Please note, this is a politically restricted post under Section 1 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990.
If you would like to discuss this vacancy in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact Chris France.
Closing Date: 23.59 on Sunday 23 November 2025
Interview Date: Friday 5 December 2025
Other organisations may call this role Senior Planning Officer, Development Management Planner, Minerals Planning Officer, or Major Developments Planner.
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