PEMBROKESHIRE COAST NATIONAL PARK
Job Title: Volunteer Development Officer
Location: Llanion Park but will work across the Authority
Hours and Contract: Full-time
Salary: £32,597 - £34,434

Make a lasting impact in Pembrokeshire National Park as a Volunteer Development Officer.

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park are looking for a passionate and proactive Volunteer Development Officer to join their People Services team. Based at Llanion Park and working across the Authority, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of Volunteering and the Volunteering Strategy of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority.

In this newly created role, you’ll lead on developing and delivering high-quality volunteering opportunities and programmes, working closely with schools, colleges, universities, and charities. Your work will help create meaningful volunteering opportunities for local people, including micro-volunteering and opportunities for those from disadvantaged backgrounds, while supporting the Authority’s goals for sustainability, inclusion, and biodiversity.

You’ll collaborate with internal teams to identify volunteering opportunities, streamline volunteering work placement and work experience administrative processes, and promote the Authority as providing opportunities across all of its activities . You will be involved in the successful implementation of the recent Review of Volunteering. From designing structured work experience programmes to managing work placements and reporting on key performance indicators, your work will directly contribute to our mission of nurturing talent and supporting community development.

We’re looking for someone with strong communication, networking, and organisational skills, along with experience in volunteering and partnership working. A degree in a relevant field, a full driving licence are essential and B1 or B2 Welsh Language skills are essential.

If you’re creative, resilient, and passionate about people and nature, and have a minimum of 3 years relevant experience then this is your chance to make a real difference in one of the UK’s most treasured landscapes.
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is committed to equal opportunities for all members of staff, and applications are encouraged from individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Salary and Benefits:
A salary of £32,597 - £34,434 per annum, minimum 25 days holiday rising to 30 days plus public holidays [(pro rata)], generous local government pension scheme, great flexible working arrangements and career development opportunities.

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Closing date: midnight 22nd February 2026
Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 9th March 2026

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We pledge to improve the diversity of our workforce and therefore guarantee an interview to disabled candidates, who meet the essential job criteria and opt to apply via our Disability Confident Employers Scheme.

Not the right job opportunity for you? Make sure to check our website for a wide range of varied and interesting volunteering opportunities across the park.

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority
Development Management Enforcement Officer
Full Time (37 hours per week) - Permanent

Do you have experience of planning matters, including planning enforcement? Does the idea of delivering an effective planning enforcement service within a team environment appeal to you?

The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority has an exciting new opportunity to join our Development Management department as an Enforcement Officer, helping to create great places for people to live, work, l and enjoy throughout Pembrokeshire.

As part of this role, you will assist the National Park in carrying out its statutory purpose, acting as the case officer for a range of planning enforcement investigations. The role includes providing advice on all planning enforcement matters, analysing and interpreting information to determine whether a breach has occurred, and taking appropriate action to remedy a breach.

As part of this you will attend public meetings, planning appeal hearings and inquiries, and site visits. You will be responsible for preparing and issuing statutory notices, evidence, and written statements relating to enforcement matters.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Knowledge of planning legislation, policies and investigative/legal procedures.
• Experience of Planning Enforcement.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Good IT skills with the ability to prepare complex written reports and excellent oral and written communication.
• Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute or to be eligible for membership.
• Extensive experience of planning matters including planning enforcement in a committee environment, and experience of planning appeals, hearings, public inquiries.

Please refer to the job description (available by download) for more information.

Salary and Benefits:

A salary of £32,597-£34,434, per annum, minimum 25 days' holiday rising to 30 days plus public holidays, generous local government pension scheme, great flexible working arrangements and career development opportunities.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We pledge to improve the diversity of our workforce and therefore guarantee an interview to disabled candidates, who meet the essential job criteria and opt to apply via our Disability Confident Employers Scheme.

Not the right job opportunity for you? Make sure to check our website for a wide range of varied and interesting volunteering opportunities across the park.

Closing Date: 22/02/2026
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority reserves the right to close this vacancy early.

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