Development Management Officer

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Penmorfa; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council is seeking an experienced Development Management Officer to support the Council's Development Management Service. The role involves contributing to the professional planning service, processing planning applications, and investigating breaches with appropriate enforcement where needed.

The post emphasises Welsh language proficiency and the ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders while working with limited supervision and tight deadlines to deliver a

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Town and Country Planning or related discipline.
• Understanding of permitted development rights and planning applications.
• Ability to communicate impartially with a wide range of people.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and to meet tight deadlines.
• Commitment to high-quality public service and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Investigate breaches of planning control and utilise appropriate enforcement interventions as necessary.

Skills

Planning

Enforcement

Communication

Public service

Education

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 [https://hreforms.ceredigion.gov.uk/ufs/jdps/REQ106853.pdf]

Team Ceredigion Information Pack [https://pack.careers.ceredigion.gov.uk/]

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.

For more details regarding this vacancy, please refer to the full job description on the Ceredigion County Council careers website.