Planning Professional Trainee

Posted 6 hours 13 minutes ago by Gwynedd Council

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Not Specified, United Kingdom
Job Description

Location: Pwllheli. Think. Try. Thrive. Have you considered a career in this field? Cynllun Yfory (Gwynedd council's graduate scheme) is a unique opportunity for anyone with a grade of 2:2 or equivalent to develop a career in Cyngor Gwynedd. It's an opportunity for you to develop expertise in a key area and understand more about working in local government. You will receive practical experience and opportunities to develop your specialist and personal skills to ensure a long and successful career here. CLOSING DATE: 12:00pm, FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2026. Please remember to follow the guidelines in the INFORMATION PACK when completing the application form. If you are selected to be shortlisted, we will call you. Hold presentations on 23/06 and 25/06. If you have any questions please email or contact Lisa Thomas on . For more information - Cynllun Yfory. Here is a link to the 2026 Jobs Prospectus, where you can find more information about the roles and the application guidelines.

Person Specification

PERSONAL FEATURES ESSENTIAL

  • Delivering the highest quality work
  • Demonstrate a high level of Self awareness
  • Demonstrate the potential to be an expert and a leader
  • Ready to challenge
  • Working with people effectively
  • Prioritising well-being.

RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

ESSENTIAL

  • Possess or are likely to earn a class grade of 2:2 or higher.
  • Your degree should be in a subject that is relevant to the field.

SPECIALIST SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIAL

  • A valid current driving licence

LANGUAGE NEEDS

Listening and Speaking - Higher Level

Be able to follow a conversation or discussion through the medium of Welsh and English at a professional level and discuss general topics on a daily basis in the field in order to present information and express opinions. Be able to provide a pre-prepared presentation and respond to any comments and questions on it through the medium of Welsh and English.

Reading and Understanding - Higher Level

Be able to understand standard, formal and informal Welsh and written English. Be able to gather information from various sources such as letters, reports, articles, through the medium of Welsh and English in order to carry out the job.

Writing - Higher Level

To present written information with confidence in the form of a letter, a more detailed and technical report and to respond to written requests conveying information, ideas and views through the medium of Welsh and English. (It is possible to get help to check the language).

Job Description

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

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.