The Role
We are looking for a Planning Assistant to help us provide effective and timely responses to householder and other minor planning applications and by providing associated planning advice to the public.
The role will work across the North and South areas of the National Park. The role offers hybrid working with your office base at Aldern House in Bakewell.
About You
You will need to have a formal planning or other relevant discipline training to degree-level (at least part completed) and have a high standard of written and verbal communication skills, be an effective team worker along with good organisational and time management. An awareness of rural planning/conservation issues and an ability to make balanced judgments would be expected.
About Us
The Peak District National Park was the first of Britain’s 15 national parks and is still enjoyed by millions, looking for both adventure and a breathing space to escape. It is also the most accessible due its proximity to four major cities of the UK and its 38,000 residents. We recognise the importance of our national park and our job is to speak up and care for the Peak District National Park for all to enjoy forever.
Further Information
A job description and person specification is attached for more information. If you have any questions about the role, please contact John Shaw on
[email protected]. No agencies at this time please.
This is a fixed term contract until 19/07/2028.
Benefits
We offer a range of staff benefits including hybrid working, flexi-time, a high-quality defined benefit pension scheme, 26-31 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase more, volunteering leave and free parking at most of our offices. Please check out our Total Reward Brochure to see what else we offer.
Flexible Working
A range of flexible working options would be considered. If you would like to discuss this, please contact me on the details above or contact
[email protected]
Our Values
- Care – We care for the Peak District National Park, the people we work with and all those we serve. It’s at the heart of everything we do.
- Enjoy – We take pride in what we do and feel good about our contribution.
- Pioneer – We were born of pioneers. We will continue to explore opportunities to inspire future generations.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Peak District National Park Authority is committed to equal opportunities. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.
We are a “Disability Confident” employer and have committed to offering an interview to a proportionate number of applicants who declare a disability, if they meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please select 'Yes' if you wish to be considered under this basis.
If you are unable to apply on line and require a word version of the application form please contact
[email protected]
You must have the right to work in the UK, we are unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship visas. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested before appointment.
