Job Description

Are you passionate about preserving and protecting natural landscapes? Do you have experience in monitoring and enforcing planning regulations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Senior Monitoring & Enforcement Officer in the stunning Peak District National Park.

The Role

You will be responsible for ensuring the effective control of development within the National Park. In particular, you will monitor sites and investigate complaints of planning breaches, resolving them through negotiation or by pursuing formal enforcement action, including drafting reports and formal notices and dealing with appeals. You will also contribute to the prosecution of offences, working closely with the Authority\'s legal officers including drafting statements and presenting evidence in court.

The Benefits

• The top end of the salary is subject to a pay review proposal that is due to be implemented in January 2024.

As part of our reward package created to recruit and retain high calibre staff, we\xe2\x80\x99re offering the successful candidate for this particular planning post an 11.5% market supplement plus a \xe2\x80\x98golden hello\xe2\x80\x99 into the Authority after you have joined us. If you would like any further information, please contact Natalie Webster on 01629 816359 or email hr@peakdstrict.gov.uk.

• Local government pension scheme
• Flexible working
• On-site parking
• Work from offices based in the heart of the National Park
• Benefit from stunning surroundings and views on a daily basis

About you

You should have an RTPI full planning qualification and be able to demonstrate the ability to negotiate and make balanced judgements including in conflict situations as well as experience of development management practice, planning law and regulations. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

RTPI Membership is desirable and a current full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

About Us

The Peak District National Park Authority protects, enhances and shares the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the Peak District. We also support the economic and social wellbeing of the communities in which we work.

As the UK\xe2\x80\x99s first National Park, the Peak District has a rich history and has been shaped by the interaction of people and nature over thousands of years. The Park is enjoyed by millions each year looking for adventure, knowledge and a fantastic day out.

The Peak District National Park is a treasured landscape that has been shaped by the long interaction of natural and cultural forces. You will play an important role in maintaining the balance between people and nature to ensure that the Park can be enjoyed for generations to come.

What\xe2\x80\x99s more, we are based between Manchester, Sheffield and Derby, making this the ideal opportunity if you\xe2\x80\x99re looking to break away from city life and commute to the country.

Further Information

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact andrew.cook@peakdistrict.gov.uk. No agencies at this time, please.

Flexible Working

A range of flexible working options would be considered. If you would like to discuss this, please contact us.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Peak District National Park Authority is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is 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 environment is, the better our work will be.

We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the role.