About Us Eryri National Park Authority (ENPA) protects the natural beauty, wildlife, and cultural heritage of Eryri National Park. Covering 823 square miles, the park is home to the highest mountain in Wales, the largest natural lake in Wales, and over 26,000 people. We are now looking for a Director of Planning and Partnerships to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37 hours per week. The Benefits Salary of £63,128 - £73,908 Up to 30 days' holiday a year bank holidays and St David's Day Hybrid working The flexi scheme does not apply, but it is possible to claim TOIL for any additional hours worked beyond the contractual 37 hours per week, including evenings or weekends, in accordance with the TOIL policy Authority pension contribution of 17.5% The opportunity to work in an area of outstanding natural beauty Excellent benefits for staff through 360 Wellbeing Apps, including: GP24/7 Mental health support Legal support Financial support Support for carers 3p off per litre of diesel Menopause information and support Health and fitness resources 'Ask Bill' advice service Self-help workbooks Retail and lifestyle discounts Assist free protection for 12 months The Role As Director of Planning & Partnerships, you will be responsible for setting the overall vision, direction and culture of a dynamic Directorate, focusing on the broad range of activity relating to the 2 statutory plans that the Authority produces – Cynllun Eryri (the National Park Management Plan) and the Local Development Plan. You will be responsible for the Authority’s statutory planning function but also ensuring that a wide variety of partners and key stakeholders are fully engaged in helping us deliver on the wide variety of work that the Authority is involved in. Ensuring plans are implemented in a way that fully contributes to our statutory purposes and socio-economic duty, you will also advocate for the National Park Authority at both a local and national level. About You To be considered as the Director of Planning and Partnerships, you will need: The ability to communicate fluently in both Welsh and English Significant experience in town and country planning Extensive leadership and management experience A degree-level qualification in a planning-related subject, a certified qualification accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute, or significant directly relevant experience The closing date for this role is 26th March 2025. Other organisations may call this role Head of Planning, Director of Planning, Planning and Development Director, or Strategic Planning Lead. So, if you want to take on this rewarding role as Director of Planning and Partnerships, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.