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’s 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. We are based between Manchester, Sheffield and Derby, making this the ideal opportunity to break away from city life and commute to the country.
We’re currently looking for a full-time Minerals Planner to join our Strategic Planning and Minerals Team on a permanent basis.
The Role
As a Minerals Planner you will be responsible for some of the Park’s most significant developments, helping to manage the economically important supply of minerals whilst balancing the impact on the Park’s special landscape and qualities by ensuring the progressive restoration of sites and achieving biodiversity net gain. The Park has reserves of nationally important vein mineral and locally important building stone, which require careful management. The effective management of the National Park’s quarries and waste activities, due to their size and nature, is crucial if the Park is to achieve the aspirations in the Authority Plan, National Park Management Plan and the Local Plan. Given the nature of development the team deals with, and the Park being designated a ‘sensitive area’, the post holder will have exposure to EIA applications and associated work.
The post holder may also have the opportunity to contribute to Mineral Policy formulation during the review of the Authority’s Local Plan which is currently underway and to contribute to regional mineral supply strategy as part of the Regional Aggregates Working Party. You will also engage with members of the public and other stakeholders to advise them in relation to Minerals matters and may attend community liaison meetings to facilitate a dialogue and working relationship between operators and the community.
A further aspect of the role will be the monitoring of compliance with planning conditions at existing Mineral sites to ensure adverse impacts are suitably controlled and that sites are restored in accordance with approved restoration plans and to a quality befitting the National Park location. The post holder will also be required to investigate breaches of planning control, often relating to the unauthorised deposit of waste in various locations across the Park. It will be necessary to conduct site visits, collect evidence and take the appropriate formal enforcement action when it is expedient to do so in order to protect the special landscape.
About You
The post is career graded and we are looking to attract a range of candidates that may include experienced Minerals Planners, those with mainstream planning experience, recent planning graduates with an interest in developing a career in Minerals Planning and those with industry experience with transferable skills. For those less experienced in this niche, but critical sector of planning, appropriate training opportunities will be provided by the Authority.
Experience working in a local government planning authority or the private sector in a minerals/waste, development management or enforcement role would be highly beneficial. To be successful in gaining appointment to this post you will need to demonstrate attention to detail, quality report writing skills, the ability to make balanced judgements and a willingness to adopt a pragmatic approach in order to achieve the purposes of the National Park.
RTPI membership would be desirable as would experience of mineral site surveys.
The Benefits
1. Local government pension scheme
2. Flexible working
3. Free on-site parking
4. Work from offices based in the heart of the National Park
5. Benefit from stunning surroundings and views on a daily basis
6. Hybrid working arrangements
Our Values
1. 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
2. Enjoy – We take pride in what we do and feel good about our contribution
3. Pioneer – We were born of pioneers. We will continue to explore opportunities to inspire future generations
Further Information
If you have any queries about the role, please contact natalie.webster@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 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 guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the role.
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