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Make your next move a permitted development.

We’re looking for a Principal Enforcement Officer to take a strategic and operational lead in delivering a proactive, customer-focused planning enforcement service within one of England’s largest unitary authorities.

Working within the Planning Service, you’ll play a vital role in protecting and enhancing the natural and built environment while supporting sustainable development and high-quality places to live and work.

In this senior role, you will lead complex investigations, guide a team of professional officers and act as a trusted expert across the organisation and with external partners. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading on complex and high-profile planning enforcement cases and managing a varied caseload
• Providing technical advice, supervision and support to enforcement staff
• Preparing and presenting evidence at appeals, hearings, public inquiries and court proceedings
• Working closely with legal services, elected Members and local communities
• Driving service performance, continuous improvement and customer-focused outcomes 

What you can bring:

• Strong knowledge of planning legislation and significant experience in complex enforcement work
• Proven ability to lead, organise and deliver results under pressure
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Experience presenting evidence in formal settings such as inquiries or hearings
• A proactive, professional approach with sound judgement and a commitment to continuous development

About us

Join our new planning service, one of the largest in the country.

Shape our place, shape our service, shape your career.

Planning service career opportunities | North Yorkshire Council

Why Work for us?

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.

These include:

• A local government pension scheme with 15.1% employer contribution
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
• Travel loans
• Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing

Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits.

Contact

For more information, or an informal conversation about the role, please contact Rachel Robinson: Rachel.Robinson@northyorks.gov.uk

Key Dates:

Closing Date: 05^th July 2026

Company: North Yorkshire Council

Salary: £47,181 - £51,356

Location: Selby, North Yorkshire

Sector: Regeneration and Local Economies

Sector: Planning

Job Role: Officer