Planning Officer (Career Pathway)

Denbighshire County Council; Ruthin; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Ruthin is looking for a Planning Officer to support community development and economic growth. You will manage planning applications, offer professional guidance on development proposals, and conduct investigations on breaches of planning control. This role provides a competitive salary ranging from £31,022 to £42,839 per annum and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Wellbeing support

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in planning or related field is preferred.
• Ability to prepare reports and submit planning recommendations.
• Familiarity with local and national planning policies.

Responsibilities

• Process various planning applications and make recommendations.
• Investigate breaches of planning control.
• Provide professional advice on development proposals.

Skills

Knowledge of planning policies

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Relevant degree in planning or related field

Job description

Overview

Planning Officer (Career Pathway)

Job reference: CAPA00010D1HME

Location: Ruthin / Hybrid Working

Salary: Career Pathway, Grades 6 – 9 (£31,022 - £42,839 per annum)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 23rd October 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy front line team helping to shape our varied communities and drive economic growth in Denbighshire. Here in the Planning team we deal with development proposals of all types and make professional recommendations on planning applications. We also present the Council’s case on planning appeals and provide pre-application advice and guidance to customers.

The role could also involve carrying out investigations into possible breaches of planning control and taking any necessary action. In addition, to develop and use land use planning policies and guidance and provide professional advice and guidance on development proposals.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Paul Mead (Development Management and Building Control Manager) on 01824 706725.

What is a Career Pathway?

A Career Pathway is a development plan for an employee to progress in their career. Employees on a career pathway are supported to develop their knowledge, skills, experience and potentially gain qualifications to progress in their career in a specific area.

Career Pathways have an entry level job description which will have a lower salary, and an end level job description which will have a higher salary. A development plan is set out which clearly shows the skills, experiences, knowledge and qualifications that are needed in order to progress through the grades until you reach the end level higher salary job description.

What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?

We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.

• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc)
• Car salary sacrifice scheme and car leasing scheme
• Family friendly policies

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:

www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us

Please outline on your application form how you meet all the essential criteria for this position within your supporting statement.

Candidates must complete an application form on our website to be considered. We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.