Location: Bainbridge, near Leyburn (with some flexibility for remote working)
Hours: 30 hours per week
Salary: £ 29,540 - £ 36,363 per annum, pro rata

Are you passionate about good governance and compliance? Would you like to apply your skills in one of the UK’s most breath-taking landscapes, helping to protect and enhance the Yorkshire Dales National Park? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our Corporate Services Team, as the Governance and Compliance Officer, on a permanent, part time basis.

About Us

We are the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, an organisation that protects, enhances and promotes the immense beauty, wildlife and character of the Yorkshire Dales. Set against expansive heather moorland tops, each valley has its own distinct charm, from crags and waterfalls to an underground labyrinth of caves.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary: £29,540 to £36,363 pro rata per annum
• Generous leave: 26 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Flexible working arrangements: Flexi-time scheme
• Excellent pension: Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Wellbeing support: Subsidised Healthcare scheme, cycle to work scheme and staff discounts
• Free parking and relocation allowance (if applicable)

The Role

As Governance and Compliance Officer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring transparency, accountability and legal compliance across the Authority. Working closely with the Director of Corporate Services, you’ll lead on data protection, access to information, complaints handling and support procurement and contract management.

You’ll also act as the Authority’s designated:
• Data Protection Co-ordinating Officer - managing subject access requests and advising on legislation
• Access to Information Officer - coordinating responses and maintaining relevant policies
• Complaints Officer - first point of contact and policy lead
• Responsible Person for the Yoredale office building in Bainbridge

In addition, you’ll maintain key registers, policies and governance processes to ensure statutory obligations are met and upheld.


About you

You’ll bring experience in governance or compliance, a strong understanding of data protection and access to information legislation, and have excellent organisational and IT skills. You’ll be confident managing sensitive information with discretion, working independently and contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.

You’ll share our commitment to integrity, transparency and continuous improvement.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us.

For an informal chat about this vacancy, please contact Clare Burrows, Director of Corporate Services, on 01969 652329 or clare.burrows@yorkshiredales.org.uk

The closing date for completed application forms is 11.00pm on Sunday, 11th January 2026