About the role
Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to the pending / national pay award. The final salary will be adjusted accordingly once this has been agreed.
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join the Council’s Development Management Service on a permanent, full-time basis.
On a day to day basis you will:
1. Process minor planning applications.
2. Provide pre-application advice to developers in relation to minor development proposals.
3. Advise on permitted development rights.
4. Defend planning decisions at appeal (minor developments only).
5. Undertake the efficient and effective investigation of breaches of planning control within the County and utilise appropriate enforcement interventions as necessary (minor developments only).
We are looking to recruit an individual with:
6. A degree or equivalent in Town and Country Planning or related discipline.
7. An ability to communicate impartially and effectively with a wide range of people at various levels.
8. An ability to work with limited supervision and to work to tight deadlines.
9. 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.
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Team Ceredigion Information Pack
For an informal discussion, please contact Catrin Newbold (Service Manager – Development Management) on Tel: .
Note:We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work
Economy and Regeneration
We play a fundamental role in the delivery of the Council’s key Corporate Strategy objective that seeks to boost 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:
10. 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
11. Planning Services: Supporting growth through Planning and Building Control Services; Strategic and Local Land Use Planning Policy; Development Management; Building Control; and Land Searches.
12. 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.
Penmorfa Penmorfa is our most central office, it is where our Chief Executive and Councillors are based.