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 if a breach has occurred, and taking appropriate action to remedy a breach.

As part of this you will attending public meetings, planning appeal hearings and inquiries, and attend 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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