Brecon Beacons National Park Authority

Planning Services Support Advisor Location: Brecon Salary: GRADE 10 £28,598 - £30,024 Vacancy Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Closing Date: 11 August 2026 Interview Date: 18 August 2026 Job Purpose: To support the Planning Department as a member of the customer service team providing telephone, face-to-face and administrative support to the planning function. Main Responsibilities To maintain and upload planning information to public access, ensuring data is checked to ensure compliance with regulations (GDPR) To register planning applications and other types of planning applications and enquiries onto the planning database To send out planning decision notices To undertake Property searches for each Local Authority with land within the boundary of the National Park within strict timescales. Answer and filter planning telephone calls and transfer where necessary to the appropriate officer, taking messages in their absence. Assist the public and other callers to the office with general planning enquiries, providing assistance where necessary and directing them to relevant planning guidance and policies. Take planning application payments by phone and in person. To complete data checks on Public Access to ensure online compliance with GDPR requirements. Scanning/Archiving of planning data. Replotting historic planning files onto the planning database to maintain a complete planning history. Attend and contribute at Planning Administration Meetings, Planning Meetings and All Staff meetings. Monitor development management and other specialist officers movements to advise callers as to the best time to contact specific officers. Interrogate the planning register and database to ensure people inspecting planning applications have all the relevant information. To assist with reviewing and updating public content on our website policies and advice notes. Assist in generating weekly lists of planning applications. Assist with re-consultations and restarts of current planning applications. Assist with collating the relevant documents and information required for Appeals. Provide administrative support to officers when required. Assist members of the public to measure plans and understand drawings when requested. Identifying, plotting and running planning constraints on GIS computer map database Provide assistance at Committee Meetings and Member Site Visits when required i.e. provide cover for committee clerk and webcasting of planning committee meetings. Preparation of Planning Committee plans, reports and presentation work under the direction of the Planning Services Supervisor. Any other duties appropriate to the grade and nature of the post as directed by the Planning Services Supervisor and Head of Development Management. Person Specification Essential Criteria 5 GCSE s grade A C or equivalent Good communication/Interpersonal skills and an ability to deal professionally with members of the public, BBNPA Members and staff Ability to work as part of a team to promote the work of the BBNPA. Possess intermediate computer skills and have knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office and SharePoint Ability to read, measure and understand plans, maps and drawings Ability to type To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Senior Planning Officer (Strategy & Policy) Location: Brecon Salary: GRADE 10 £39,862 - £42,839 Vacancy Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Closing Date: 11 August 2026 Interview Date: 25 August 2026 Job Purpose: To prepare, monitor and keep under review the Local Development Plan (LDP) and associated planning policy and guidance. To help to ensure that the Authority s statutory responsibilities are carried out in accordance with Government legislation, policy, procedure and guidance and accord with National Park statutory purposes. To help to ensure that the Planning Service is efficient, effective, responsive, fair, inclusive and open to examination. Main Responsibilities To support the preparation, review and delivery of the LDP in accordance with the Delivery Agreement, to include associated research, data collection, analysis and consultation procedures. To undertake other planning policy work including land availability studies, development briefs, Place Plans, supplementary planning guidance and responding to draft national planning guidance and consultations. To undertake monitoring of the local development plan and planning policy. To undertake when appropriate, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening and provide EIA screening and scoping opinions on behalf of the Authority. To prepare and keep under review the LDP evidence base to underpin and support LDP policies. To undertake and support planning development management casework in the National Park and on the fringes of the National Park. Prepare and presents reports to Committees. Negotiate with agents, developers, internal consultees and statutory bodies in respect of planning related work, including development plan preparation, planning applications, pre-application enquiries, the negotiation of Section 106 Agreements and providing design and sustainable development advice. Dealing with preliminary and formal pre-application enquiries in respect of developments within the National Park and major developments on the fringes of the National Park. To undertake all types of planning Appeals and Examinations in Public, including the production of statements and proof of evidence and appear as an expert witness on behalf of the National Park Authority and to support the planning team members through appeal hearings, examinations, and inquiries. To provide support and contribute to regional planning policy development and implementation. To train and mentor planning officers and technicians and assist in their continuing professional development as appropriate. To provide planning policy advice to Senior Officers, Members and other departments of the Authority. To respond to enquiries from members of the public and stakeholders on planning matters. To occasionally attend appropriate Community Council and other stakeholder meetings, sometimes outside normal office hours. Any other duty, appropriate to the grade and nature of the post as required. Person Specification Essential Criteria A recognised qualification, degree in Town and Country Planning or a related discipline or equivalent planning policy experience. Relevant experience in Planning Policy and/or Development Management including the development of evidence based strategy/policy making and monitoring. Good knowledge of planning policy, relevant legislation, regulations and national/regional policies. Experience in delivering public engagement and consultation programmes. Ability to work on own initiative & organise workload effectively Ability to work under pressure Good communication, interpersonal and report writing skills including proof reading Ability to organise meetings with appropriate follow-up work Ability to research, interpret and analyse a variety of complex data An ability to work as part of a team and to mentor and support colleagues as a point of reference on planning related issues The ability to mentor and train junior members of staff Current driving license Knowledge of the Brecon Beacons National Park and its statutory purposes and duty Level 1 Welsh Language Skill To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Planning Strategy & Policy Manager Location: Brecon Salary: GRADE 13 £50,269 - £54,495 (including a market supplement) Vacancy Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Closing Date: 11 August 2026 Interview Date: 24 August 2026 Job Purpose: Lead and deliver the statutory planning policy functions of the Authority, including the preparation, examination and adoption of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Local Development Plan, and its monitoring and review. Provide advice on and support the preparation of other planning strategy and policy including supplementary planning guidance, place plans, strategic development plans and local development plan lites. Lead and manage the Planning Strategy & Policy Team ensuring efficient, cost effective service delivery and continuous improvement. Main Responsibilities Oversee the preparation, examination, adoption and monitoring of the National Park Local Development Plan. Oversee and support matters related to planning ecology and related work areas such as SAC river catchment partnerships. Provide planning policy advice on planning and related applications, enforcement cases and appeals. Manage and input into other planning policy work relevant to the Authority including the preparation of strategic development plans, Supplementary Planning Guidance, Place Plans, development briefs and studies. Provide specialist advice and support to senior officers and Members on planning strategy, policy and related issues ensuring the National Park Authority and its Members are kept up to date and briefed on the work of the Planning Strategy & Policy Team and other national and local planning policy developments. Contribute to the implementation and monitoring of the National Park Management Plan to ensure integration between planning and management policies. Commission surveys, studies or specialist services/projects as necessary to support service delivery and manage such contracts effectively. Liaise with Welsh Government, other National Parks and Local Authorities with regards to the development and implementation of planning policies, consultations and related evidence. Promote the involvement of local people and other stakeholders in the planning process and build and maintain successful relationships with relevant stakeholders and partnerships. Contribute towards the planning appeal work of the Authority on policy issues and, when appropriate, to attend public inquiries/ hearings. Provide leadership, line management and support to staff within the Planning Strategy & Policy Team overseeing work priorities, appraisals and outcomes. Oversee and monitor the performance of the Planning Strategy & Policy Team supporting the continuous improvement of the service and ensuring that business objectives are met. Help ensure there are positive links between the Planning Strategy and Policy Team and the rest of the Planning Service and Authority. Manage and monitor the budget of the Planning Strategy & Policy Team. Represent the Authority and attend and present at appropriate meetings and committees as required. Any other duties appropriate to the grade and nature of the post as directed by the Director of Planning & Place or Chief Executive Officer. Person Specification Essential Criteria Substantial relevant experience in Planning Policy Demonstrable experience of the application of public / administrative law to plan making A recognised qualification, degree or equivalent in Town and Country Planning or a related discipline An in-depth knowledge of planning policy, related legislation and procedures Understanding of ecological issues in the planning process and related regulations Ability to work under pressure, on own initiative and organise workload effectively Proven ability to deliver high quality services that are cost effective and provide excellent customer service. An ability to provide coherent, competent and professional advice both written and verbal An ability to demonstrate organisational and interpersonal skills required to deliver complex work areas and meet deadlines. An ability to work as part of a team and to mentor and support colleagues on planning related issues. Ability to deal diplomatically with the public, National Park Members, staff and other stakeholders. Ability to proactively engage local communities and other key stakeholders in the development and delivery of the service A willingness to attend public meetings outside core office hours Welsh Language Level 1 To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.