Job Description

37 hours per week



An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to lead the Strategic Planning Policy Team at Bridgend.



The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation, monitoring and review of local and strategic land use policy including planning, transport and housing under the statutory development plan in accordance with the Planning Acts and related legislation. The post will also be responsible for leading on the development of a suite of Supplementary Planning Guidance, providing multiple opportunities to enhance skills and experience in a range of thematic planning areas.



The role will also be responsible for all matters relating to planning obligations and other community benefits, while researching and providing other information as is required for the attainment of the County Borough Council's policy objectives.



The successful candidate will also have significant opportunities to contribute to regional planning policies through the Strategic Development Plan.



For an informal discussion on the above post please contact Adam Provoost, Strategic Planning and Transportation Manager (adam.provoost@bridgend.gov.uk).



The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.



Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.



The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.



Closing Date: 14 January 2026



Shortlisting Date: 15 January 2026



Interview Date: 22 January 2026



Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council



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Job reference
18213
Date posted
08/01/2026
Application closing date
14/01/2026
Location
Bridgend County Borough
Salary
47,181 - 49,282 per annum
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Planning and Building Control
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