Development Management Officer

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Aberaeron; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council is seeking an experienced Development Management Officer to join the Council's Development Management Service. The role focuses on managing land use and development across the County, and contributing to high quality planning services.

The successful candidate will be creative, with initiative and a commitment to public service. The post requires a degree in Town and Country Planning or related field, a solid understanding of planning rules, and the ability

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Town and Country Planning or related discipline.
• Good understanding of permitted development rights.
• Ability to communicate impartially with a wide range of people.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and meet tight deadlines.
• Welsh language skills or willingness to achieve proficiency within two years.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and provision of a professional planning service.
• Process applications for planning permission.
• Investigate breaches of planning control and apply appropriate enforcement interventions.

Skills

Town and Country Planning degree

Planning enforcement knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Town and Country Planning

Job description

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to the pending 2026/2027 national pay award. The final salary will be adjusted accordingly once this has been agreed.

We are looking to recruit an experienced and highly motivated individual to join the Council's Development Management Service.

Ideally, we’re looking for a qualified, experienced Development Management Officer, however consideration will be given to applicants working within the built environment, with experience / qualifications in architecture, conservation or the built heritage.

The post offers a range of diverse professional challenges but also the ability to influence the future shape of communities across the County. Being an integral part of the Council's ambition of developing and improving the quality of life and opportunities for residents, the Corporate importance of the service is recognised. We will expect you to be creative, innovative and able to find solutions.

On a day to day basis you will:

• Assist in the preparation and provision of a professional planning service, by sensitively managing land usage and development in the County.
• Process applications for planning permission.
• Undertake the efficient and effective investigation of breaches of planning control and legislation within the County and utilise appropriate enforcement interventions as necessary.

We are looking to recruit an individual:

• With a degree or equivalent in Town and Country Planning or related discipline.
• With a good understanding of permitted development rights and experience of dealing with a variety of planning applications and enforcement cases.
• With an ability to communicate impartially and effectively with a wide range of people at various levels.
• With an ability to work with limited supervision and to work to tight deadlines.
• With a strong commitment to providing a high quality service to the public and strong commitment to customer satisfaction.

The post requires a degree of fluency in the Welsh language. Please note that a successful applicant without the required Welsh language skill will be fully supported to reach the required standard within two years of appointment.

Job Description and Person Specification

Team Ceredigion Information Pack

For an informal discussion, please contact Catrin Newbold (Service Manager - Development Management) on Tel: [phone].

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.