Why work for us?
As England's largest county, North Yorkshire's natural beauty is captured in its stunning coastlines, scenic rural villages and market towns, as well as two spectacular national parks. North Yorkshire really is a beautiful place to live and work, rich in heritage and culture.

We are the region's largest employer with a workforce exceeding 15,000 people. Our employees cover a diverse mixture of roles such as legal, teaching, planning, social work and engineering, and we can offer you the opportunity to develop your career. From social care to highways, environment to arts and leisure, our services are regarded as among the best nationally. We are a loyal and committed workforce who are resilient, innovative and stay ahead of the curve.

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Our vision
We want to build on North Yorkshire’s natural capital, strong local economy and resilient communities to improve the way local services are delivered and support a good quality of life for all. The council plan 2023-27 sets out our vision, ambitions and priorities for the next four years, as well as the approach we will take to achieve them.