Validation Officer (Relief)

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Aberaeron; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council seeks a temporary relief/casual Validation Officer to support Development Management Services. The role focuses on receipting, validating and registering planning applications, entering data, and generating basic reports; you will work across IT systems and manage routine office duties.

The post requires an NVQ level 4+ in Business Studies or equivalent with at least four years of relevant experience, strong ICT skills, and Welsh language proficiency due to

Qualifications

• NVQ level 4 in Business Studies or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4 years' relevant experience.
• Welsh language skills essential for public contact.

Responsibilities

• Receipting, validating and registering planning applications and requests for pre-application advice.
• Input, update and extract information from IT systems; collate data and maintain electronic records.
• Perform administrative duties including managing emails, phone calls and correspondence.

Skills

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Communication skills

Welsh language proficiency

Education

NVQ level 4 in Business Studies or equivalent

Tools

Tascomi

QGIS

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 a temporary, relief/casual Validation Officer to join the Corporate Service Support Team assisting Development Management Services. The Validation Team deliver a key function in the validation of planning applications submitted to the Council.

This role is a relief/casual role - working hours will be as and when required, dictated by service demand.

About the Role:

A key role of the Validation Officer will be to manage the process of receipting, validating and registering planning applications, and requests for pre application advice. The postholder will be required to input, update and extract information from IT systems; collate data; maintain electronic database records and where appropriate website-based records. They will also be required to undertake a variety of administration duties associated with a busy office environment, including overseeing email accounts; responding to telephone calls; handling incoming and outgoing correspondence.

About the Candidate:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with an NVQ level 4 or above in Business Studies or equivalent experience gained over a minimum of 4 years. The opportunity would suit someone who is methodical, has good attention to detail, a high level of computer literacy and technical ability, good communication skills and an enthusiastic and positive approach to work. Knowledge of ICT systems such as Tascomi and QGIS would be a distinct advantage.

Due to the level of contact with members of the public, both on the telephone and also via email and paper correspondence, the need to meet the desired Welsh language levels is essential.

Job Description and Person Specification

Team Ceredigion Information Pack

For further information please contact Keith Dale (Team Leader - Corporate Service Support) [e-mail]

Interviews will be held w/c 07.09.2026

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

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.