Planning Built and Natural Environment Manager

Service: Regulation and Economic Development

Section: Planning

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: Grade 8, £44,428 – £47,420 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Please see the Job Description for the Welsh language skills requirements for this post.

You’re welcome to submit an application in the language of your choice. Applications submitted
in Welsh or English will always be treated equally.

To lead and manage the performance, staff and budgets of the Built and Natural Environment team to ensure it’s objectives and targets are achieved as part of an efficient, effective and resilient Planning Function.

Lead and manage all Built and Natural Environment activities to ensure the efficient
processing, assessment and determination of relevant applications (and appeals), undertaking site inspections and consultations as necessary, in accordance with agreed targets, timescales and priorities.

Provide professional and specialist advice on Built and Natural Environment matters (including building conservation, landscape and biodiversity) to the County Council (including Senior Officers, Elected Members and other Services), external agencies, the private sector, the
general public and at inquiries/ hearings (either directly or through delegation to other officers).

Maintain a high level of professional knowledge of relevant planning and environmental
legislation and case law and apply this to ensure legally sound, quality and robust planning recommendations and decisions.

Provide advice and guidance to the Planning Committee on all applications determined by
them.

Ensure the quality and consistency of all planning and environmental recommendations and decision making with regard to planning and environmental legislation, policies and all other material considerations.

Undertake consultations and liaise with other Services, other Local Authorities, statutory consultees, community groups, private groups and members of the public.

Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and resilience of the
service’s provided by the Built and Natural Environment Team.

Manage and develop the Built and Natural Environment Team’s staff in order to motivate them
to work to their highest potential and consistently demonstrate professional values, standards and behaviours.

Manage and monitor the Built and Natural Environment Team’s core budgets and income/ fees.

Support activities to deliver cultural change within the Planning Function, and ensure the
Built and Natural Environment Team’s commitment to continuous improvement.

Represent the Built and Natural Environment Team on the Planning Function’s Management Team.

Establish and maintain professional working relationships with other Officers at a local,
regional and national level, as well as external statutory bodies within specialist areas of work
including CADW, NRW, WG & GAPS.

Establish and maintain effective communication and engagement with stakeholders and
partners (including Elected Members, developers and the general public), providing clear and robust advice and guidance on relevant planning issues and procedures.

Represent Built and Natural Environment interests on/ at multi–disciplinary groups or
meetings as required.

Support the development and operation of the Planning Function’s electronic and data based business systems and processes.

Support and add value to other Service and County Council priorities and activities e.g. decarbonisation, climate change, improving community wellbeing.

Deputise for the Chief Planning Officer as required.

The post-holder may be required to carry out any other responsibilities as appropriate with
the nature of the post and its grade

Benefits

• Flexible Working Policies
• Career Breaks
• Hybrid Working
• Annual Leave Purchase
• Free Car Parking
• Wellbeing and Health Services
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Môn Actif Discount
• Free Eye Test
• E-Learning Portal
• Training and Development