Development Management Officer x

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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

Ideally,we’relooking 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 developingandimprovingthe quality of life and opportunities for residents, the Corporate importance of the service is recognised. Wewill expectyou to be creative,innovative and able to find solutions.

On a day to day basis you will:

• 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.

We are looking to recruit an individual with:

• 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. 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.

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

Note:
We reserve the right to extend the Final date to receive applications.

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

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.

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