Development Management Assistant

Closing date: 15/10/2024

Reference: REQ105641

37 hours / Permanent

29,269 - 31,364 *

County Hall, Aberaeron

*All salary values are pro-rata.

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About the role

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join the Council’s Development Management Service.

On a day to day basis you will:

process minor planning applications
provide pre-application advice to developers in relation to minor development proposals
advise on permitted development rights
defend planning decisions at appeal (minor developments only)
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 a degree or equivalent in Town and Country Planning or related discipline
with an ability to communicate impartially and effectively with a wide range of people at various levels
with an ability to work with limited supervision and to work to tight deadlines
with 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.

We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary 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.

Job Description and Person Specification

For an informal discussion, please contact Catrin Newbold (Service Manager – Development Management) – Tel: (01545) 572131.

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:

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.

County Hall

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