Job Description

Please note, candidates must apply by completing the online application form via the Denbighshire County Council website in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Planning Officer - Career Pathway

Job Reference:

CAPA00006D1HME

Location:

Ruthin

Salary:

Career Pathway Grades 6 - 9 (30,060 - 41,511 per annum)

Hours:

37 per week

Contract:

Permanent

Closing date:

26th June 2025

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy front line team helping to shape our varied communities and drive economic growth in beautiful Denbighshire. Here in the Planning team we deal with development proposals of all types and make professional recommendations on planning applications. We also present the Council's case on planning appeals and provide pre-application advice and guidance to customers.

The role could also involve carrying out investigations into possible breaches of planning control and taking any necessary action. In addition, to develop and use land use planning policies and guidance and provide professional advice and guidance on development proposals.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Paul Mead on 01824 706725.

What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?

We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.

Flexible and agile working opportunities Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days Local Government Pension Scheme Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc) Car salary sacrifice scheme and car leasing scheme Family friendly policies
To view the full list of benefits we offer, please visit our website: www.denbighshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:

www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM ON OUR WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.

We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.

Denbighshire County Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to Equal Opportunities and Welsh Language Standards. We welcome applications made in the Welsh Language. Any applications made in the Welsh Language will not be treated less favourably than any submitted in English. This advert information is also available in Welsh.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,060.00-41,511.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Paid volunteer time Sabbatical Sick pay Store discount Work from home
Schedule:

Flexitime
Application question(s):

Do you hold a degree in a planning or related subject? Essential requirement.
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/06/2025
Reference ID: CAPA00006D1HME