Shape the Future of North Yorkshire | Senior Planning Careers
Salary: £48,738 to £57,372 per annum
Grade: M - N
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours (full time)
Location: Across North Yorkshire – Hybrid working available
Are you ready to take your planning career to the next level?
Join North Yorkshire Council, one of England's largest unitary authorities, and play a key role in shaping the future of a county renowned for its diverse communities, stunning landscapes and ambitious growth agenda.
We're investing in the future of our Planning Service and are seeking talented planning professionals and leaders who want to work on some of the most significant and rewarding planning opportunities in local government. Whether your expertise lies in development management, strategic planning, policy development, place-shaping or leading high-performing teams, we offer exceptional opportunities to make a lasting impact.
Why North Yorkshire?
Our Planning Service is at the heart of delivering sustainable growth, protecting our natural and built environment, supporting economic prosperity and creating thriving places where people want to live, work and invest.
One service. Endless opportunities to shape places and communities.
Visit our Planning Careers Hub to learn more about our teams, the projects we're delivering and the opportunities available across North Yorkshire.
Visit the Planning Careers Hub
Working with us means:
- Influencing decisions that shape communities across England's largest county.
- Working on projects ranging from major developments and strategic growth sites to the preparation of a new Local Plan.
- Leading and contributing to high-profile planning initiatives that will have a lasting impact for generations to come.
- Being part of an ambitious service committed to continuous improvement, innovation and professional development.
- Enjoying flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits and a supportive, collaborative culture.
What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from experienced planning professionals who are passionate about making a difference, thrive in complex environments and want to help deliver outstanding places and services.
You'll bring professional planning expertise, strong stakeholder engagement skills and a commitment to delivering positive outcomes for communities, businesses and the environment. Chartered membership of the RTPI, or eligibility to achieve it, will be advantageous for many of our opportunities.
Rewards and Benefits
In return, you'll benefit from:
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Learning, development and career progression opportunities.
- Employee wellbeing support and staff discounts.
- Opportunities to work on nationally significant and career-defining projects.
Discover Your Next Opportunity
If you're ready to help shape the future of one of the most diverse and exciting areas in the country, we'd love to hear from you.
Visit our Planning Careers Campaign Page to explore our current opportunities and find the role that's right for you.
https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/featured-jobs/planning-service-career-opportunities
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
