Team Leader - Penmorfa, Gwynedd, United Kingdom - Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council

Description

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 lead one of the Council's Development Management Teams for a temporary period of 12 months, to cover a period of maternity leave.

The post offers a range of diverse professional challenges but also the ability to influence the future shape of communities across the County.

We will expect you to be creative, innovative and able to find solutions.

Assist in the preparation and provision of a professional planning service, by sensitively managing land usage and development in the County.

Manage and supervise the activities of the Development Management Officers / Development Management Assistant within the respective teams.
Process applications for planning permission.
Defend the Council's planning decisions at appeal.

Undertake the efficient and effective investigation of breaches of planning control and legislation within the County and utilise appropriate enforcement interventions as necessary.

With a degree or equivalent in Town and Country Planning or related discipline.

With a good understanding of permitted development rights and experience of dealing with a variety of planning applications and enforcement cases.

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.

For an informal discussion, please contact Catrin Newbold (Service Manager – Development Management) on
Work-life balance
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.

Economy, Planning and Property Services. Supporting economic growth and regeneration locally and across the region; the Corporate Estate and Development Opportunities; Project Support; European and local funding; Food Centre Wales and supporting Agri-Food development; Tourism promotion and development; Coast and Countryside

Planning Services:

Supporting growth through Planning and Building Control Services; Strategic and Local Land Use Planning Policy; Development Management; Building Control; Supporting the Council's programme through Project Management; Property and Building Maintenance; Facilities Management; Carbon Management; Penmorfa Penmorfa is our most central office, it is where our Chief Executive and Councillors are based.

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