Purpose of the Post.
Receive workplace experiences and support to complete a higher qualification and develop into a leader and expert in the field.
The Department of Environment provides key frontline services to the people of Gwynedd, including planning responsibilities such as development control and planning policy within the Gwynedd Planning Authority area.
 
Responsibility for Resources. e.g. staff, finance, equipment
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Main Duties.
Provide practical and professional support across all areas of planning, including application processing, enforcement investigation and contribution to strategic policy.
The Planning Professional Trainee role offers broad practical experience in development management, enforcement and planning policy, supporting bid work, research and strategic projects as part of Gwynedd's planning team.
The main duties of the role will be to:
Assist with development and compliance management duties, including application processing and report preparation.
Support the presentation of reports in committees, site visits and relevant meetings.
Preparing statements and reports for appeals and representing the Authority as a professional witness.
Investigate cases of breaches of planning rules and contribute to enforcement proceedings and appeals.
To provide professional advice to developers, the public and Local Members on planning matters.
Supporting planning policy work, including the preparation of the Local Development Plan, supplementary guidance and strategic documents.
Collaborate on strategic projects and research that are a priority for the Council, and represent Gwynedd in external meetings.
Follow the Council's policies on health and safety, equality, data protection and carbon reduction.
 
Special Circumstances. e.g. need to work unsocial hours, special work arrangements, etc.
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