Development Management Assistant x 2
| Posting date: | 11 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,537 to £33,699 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2026 |
| Location: | Aberaeron, Ceredigion |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ106639 |
Summary
Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to the pending 2026/2027 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:
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.
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.
For an informal discussion, please contact Catrin Newbold (Service Manager – Development Management) on Tel: (01545) 572131.
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
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:
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.
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.
For an informal discussion, please contact Catrin Newbold (Service Manager – Development Management) on Tel: (01545) 572131.
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
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