Overview
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.
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.
* Undertake the efficient and effective investigation of breaches of planning control and legislation within the County and utilise appropriate enforcement interventions as necessary.
Benefits
* Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location.
* Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.
* Growth and Enterprise: Supporting economic growth and regeneration locally and across the region; Growing Mid Wales; the Corporate Estate and Development Opportunities; Project Support; European and local funding; Food Centre Wales and supporting Agri‑Food development; Tourism promotion and development; Tourist Information Centres; Coast and Countryside.
* Planning Services: Supporting growth through Planning and Building Control Services; Strategic and Local Land Use Planning Policy; Development Management; Building Control; and Land Searches.
* Property Services: Supporting the Council's programme through Project Management; Property and Building Maintenance; Facilities Management; Carbon Management; and the Efficient Use of Council Property.
Location
Penmorfa Penmorfa is our most central office, it is where our Chief Executive and Councillors are based.
Aberaeron is a picture perfect harbour town and is one of Ceredigion's best loved holiday destinations with fashionable places to stay and eat.
Qualifications
* A degree or equivalent in Town and Country Planning or related discipline.
* A good understanding of permitted development rights and experience of dealing with a variety of planning applications and enforcement cases.
* An ability to communicate impartially and effectively with a wide range of people at various levels.
* An ability to work with limited supervision and to work to tight deadlines.
* 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. A successful applicant without the required Welsh language skill will be fully supported to reach the required standard within two years of appointment.
What we offer
* Work‑life balance
* Lifestyle savings scheme
* Generous employer pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Learning and development
* Opportunity to work in Economy and Regeneration sector, supporting the Council’s key Corporate Strategy objective of boosting the economy of the County and the Mid Wales region. We are organised into three main sections: Economy, Planning and Property Services. Our primary functions include…
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