Senior Planning Enforcement Officer

1 week ago

Aberaeron, Cardiganshire, United Kingdom Ceredigion County Council Full time
Senior Planning Enforcement Officer

Closing date: 30/12/2025

Reference: REQ106370

37 hours / Permanent

42, ,091 *

Penmorfa, Aberaeron

*All salary values are pro-rata.

About the role

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Council's new Planning Enforcement Team on a permanent, full-time basis.

Forming part of the Development Management Service, which deals with statutory duties and requirements under the Town and County Planning Acts and other related legislation, the postholder would play a key role in monitoring and regulating developments across the county.

This is a particularly exciting time to join the Service as we are currently growing the planning enforcement team so that we can better deal with breaches of planning control across the County, so why not come join us as part of this new chapter?

On a day to day basis you will:

  • help provide an effective, efficient, responsive and high quality enforcement service
  • undertake the efficient and effective investigation of breaches of planning control within the County (specialising in high profile, challenging and / or complex cases) and utilise appropriate enforcement interventions as necessary and
  • provide guidance and support to the Planning Enforcement Officers, Planning Enforcement Assistants and also to the wider Development Management Service, on a daily basis

There may also be an opportunity for the postholder to deal with pre-application enquiries and planning applications arising from enforcement cases, although the bulk of the postholder's caseload would comprise of planning enforcement investigations.

We are looking to recruit an individual:

  • with a degree or equivalent in Town and Country Planning (or related discipline) and who possesses in-depth knowledge and experience of planning or law enforcement
  • with an ability to offer guidance, support and expert advice to other members of the team
  • with an ability to communicate impartially, professionally 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 an ability to effectively manage their own caseload of enforcement investigations; and
  • with a strong commitment to providing a high quality service to the public and a 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.

You may also find further useful information on our careers website. Here you will find details in relation to what we can offer and what type of lifestyle you can expect. Indeed, Ceredigion is recognized as one of the safest places to live and work, with vibrant culture, excellent schools and beautiful coastlines and rolling countryside.

Job Description and Person Specification

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:

  • 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.

Penmorfa

Penmorfa is our most central office, it is where our Chief Executive and Councillors are based.

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Aberaeron

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