Planning Technician
National Park Offices, Penrhyndeudraeth

About Us

Eryri National Park Authority protects the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of Eryri National Park. Covering 823 square miles, the Park is home to the highest mountain in Wales, the largest natural lake in Wales, and over 26,000 people.

We are now looking for a Planning Technician to join us on a part-time basis, working three days per week, for a 12 month fixed-term contract.

Welsh language skills are essential for this role. Please read the job description for the exact level required.

The Benefits

- Salary of £26,403 - £29,064 per annum
- The potential for hybrid working
- Pension scheme
- 360 Wellbeing App, including GP access, mental health support, and fitness resources
- Discounts and financial support programs
- The chance to work in an area of outstanding natural beauty

The Role

As a Planning Technician, you will provide technical and administrative support to our Planning Section, helping to ensure the efficient delivery of statutory planning services across Eryri National Park.

Playing a key role in validating, registering and managing planning applications and associated records, you will maintain planning histories, co-ordinate consultations, and support compliance activities.

You will also provide advice and assistance to applicants, agents and members of the public, responding to planning enquiries and helping to deliver excellent customer service.

Additionally, you will:

- Publish planning documents and information on our website
- Act as a duty officer, handling planning enquiries by phone, email, letter and in person
- Prepare plans, papers and reports for Planning and Access Committee meetings
- Administer planning appeals and co-ordinate responses
- Prepare mapping and plans using GIS systems
- Maintain records relating to appeals, incomplete applications and Section 106 Agreements

About You

To be considered as a Planning Technician, you will need:

- Good communication skills in English and Welsh
- Knowledge of and/or qualifications leading to relevant membership of the RTPI
- A sound understanding of the basic principles of GIS
- An interest in environmental issues
- Welsh, English, Maths and Geography at GCSE level

The closing date for this role is 13th July 2026.

Other organisations may call this role Planning Support Officer, Planning Officer, Planning Assistant, Planning Administrator, Technical Planning Officer, Planning Services Officer, Planning Compliance Officer, or Planning Co-ordinator.

So, if you’re ready to make a positive difference within a stunning national park as a Planning Technician, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.