Planning Services Support Advisor in Brecon)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Brecon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional planning authority in Brecon is looking for a Planning Services Support Advisor to assist in administrative responsibilities for the Planning Department. The ideal candidate should possess 5 GCSEs and have good communication skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office and SharePoint. This role offers a salary range of £28,598 - £30,024 per annum and is a permanent position with 37 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deal professionally with public and staff.
• Capable of working collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Planning Department with various administrative tasks.
• Maintain and upload planning information ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Assist the public with general planning inquiries.

Skills

Good communication/Interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Intermediate computer skills

Ability to read, measure and understand plans

Education

5 GCSE's grade A - C or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

GIS mapping system

Job description

Planning Services Support Advisor

Location: Brecon

Salary: Grade 5 £28,598 - £30,024 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 27th October 2025

National Parks Background

National Parks were designated in order to protect beautiful areas for the benefit of the nation. They came about as a result of the 1949 National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act, which put a legislative framework in place for the establishment of National Parks in England and Wales.

The Role

To support the Planning Department as a member of the customer service team providing telephone, face-to-face and administrative support to the planning function.

Key Responsibilities

• To maintain and upload planning information to public access, ensuring data is checked to ensure compliance with regulations (GDPR)
• To register planning applications and other types of planning applications and enquiries onto the planning database and send out planning decision notices
• To undertake Property searches for each Local Authority with land within the boundary of the National Park within strict timescales.
• Answer and filter planning telephone calls and transfer where necessary to the appropriate officer, taking messages in their absence.
• Assist the public and other callers to the office with general planning enquiries, providing assistance where necessary and directing them to relevant planning guidance and policies.
• Take planning application payments by phone and in person.
• To complete data checks on Public Access to ensure online compliance with GDPR requirements.
• Scanning/Archiving of planning data.
• Replotting historic planning files onto the planning database to maintain a complete planning history.
• Attend and contribute at Planning Administration Meetings, Planning Meetings and All Staff meetings.
• Monitor development management and other specialist officers movements to advise callers as to the best time to contact specific officers.
• Interrogate the planning register and database to ensure people inspecting planning applications have all the relevant information.
• To assist with reviewing and updating public content on their website - policies and advice notes.
• Assist in generating weekly lists of planning applications.
• Assist with re-consultations and restarts of current planning applications. Assist with collating the relevant documents and information required for Appeals.
• Provide administrative support to officers when required.
• Assist members of the public to measure plans and understand drawings when requested.
• Identifying, plotting and running planning constraints on GIS computer map database
• Provide assistance at Committee Meetings and Member Site Visits when required i.e. provide cover for committee clerk and webcasting of planning committee meetings.
• Preparation of Planning Committee plans, reports and presentation work under the direction of the Planning Services Supervisor.
• Any other duties appropriate to the grade and nature of the post as directed by the Planning Services Supervisor and Head of Development Management.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Criteria:

• 5 GCSE's grade A - C or equivalent
• Good communication/Interpersonal skills and an ability to deal professionally with members of the public, BBNPA Members and staff
• Ability to work as part of a team to promote the work of the BBNPA.
• Possess intermediate computer skills and have knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office and SharePoint
• Ability to read, measure and understand plans, maps and drawings
• Ability to type

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge and understanding of the Town & County Planning System
• Ability to communicate in Welsh
• Ability to use GIS mapping system

Please note: If you do not meet the Welsh language Requirements specified, then the Authority offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these requirements during your employment with them.

To apply, please visit the organisation's website at https://beacons-npa.gov.uk/the-authority/job-vacancies/