Senior Planning Advisor

Team / Directorate: Development and Planning Advice Service, Operations Starting salary: £41,132 rising to £44,988 per annum through annual increments being paid each year (pro rata for part time applicants) Contract type: Permanent Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered – discussions at interview stage welcome) Post number: 203900, 203901, 203902, 203903 The role Are you a planning professional with strong technical expertise and a passion for shaping sustainable development? We\’re looking for a Senior Planning Advisor to take on a lead role in managing complex, high-profile casework within Natural Resources Wales\’ (NRW) Development Planning Advice Service (DPAS). As the senior case manager (terrestrial) in your local Development Planning team, you\’ll lead on the most significant planning proposals and provide oversight for NRW\’s input into Local Development Plans. Your expertise will directly influence how development takes place in Wales – ensuring it aligns with national priorities for climate, biodiversity, and natural resource management. You\’ll also play a key role in coaching and mentoring colleagues, supporting consistency, quality, and knowledge sharing across the team and wider service. Ke…