Brecon Beacons National Park Authority

Planning Strategy and Policy Manager Location: Brecon Beacon National Park Salary: Grade 13 £50,269 - £54,495 (Including a market supplement) Vacancy Type: Permanent, 37 hours per week Closing Date: 9th March 2026 Interview Date: 17th March 2026 Main Responsibilities Oversee the preparation, examination, adoption and monitoring of the National Park Local Development Plan. Oversee and support matters related to planning ecology and related work areas such as SAC river catchment partnerships. Provide planning policy advice on planning and related applications, enforcement cases and appeals. Manage and input into other planning policy work relevant to the Authority including the preparation of strategic development plans, Supplementary Planning Guidance, Place Plans, development briefs and studies. Provide specialist advice and support to senior officers and Members on planning strategy, policy and related issues ensuring the National Park Authority and its Members are kept up to date and briefed on the work of the Planning Strategy & Policy Team and other national and local planning policy developments. Contribute to the implementation and monitoring of the National Park Management Plan to ensure integration between planning and management policies. Commission surveys, studies or specialist services/projects as necessary to support service delivery and manage such contracts effectively. Liaise with Welsh Government, other National Parks and Local Authorities with regards to the development and implementation of planning policies, consultations and related evidence. Promote the involvement of local people and other stakeholders in the planning process and build and maintain successful relationships with relevant stakeholders and partnerships. Contribute towards the planning appeal work of the Authority on policy issues and, when appropriate, to attend public inquiries/ hearings. Provide leadership, line management and support to staff within the Planning Strategy & Policy Team overseeing work priorities, appraisals and outcomes. Oversee and monitor the performance of the Planning Strategy & Policy Team supporting the continuous improvement of the service and ensuring that business objectives are met. Help ensure there are positive links between the Planning Strategy and Policy Team and the rest of the Planning Service and Authority. Manage and monitor the budget of the Planning Strategy & Policy Team. Represent the Authority and attend and present at appropriate meetings and committees as required. Any other duties appropriate to the grade and nature of the post as directed by the Director of Planning & Place or Chief Executive Officer. Person Specification Essential Criteria A minimum of 4 years relevant experience in Planning Policy Demonstrable experience of the application of public / administrative law to plan making A recognised qualification, degree or equivalent in Town and Country Planning or a related discipline An in-depth knowledge of planning policy, related legislation and procedures Understanding of ecological issues in the planning process and related regulations Ability to work under pressure, on own initiative and organise workload effectively Proven ability to deliver high quality services that are cost effective and provide excellent customer service. An ability to provide coherent, competent and professional advice both written and verbal An ability to demonstrate organisational and interpersonal skills required to deliver complex work areas and meet deadlines. An ability to work as part of a team and to mentor and support colleagues on planning related issues. Ability to deal diplomatically with the public, National Park Members, staff and other stakeholders. Ability to proactively engage local communities and other key stakeholders in the development and delivery of the service A willingness to attend public meetings outside core office hours Welsh Language Level 0 Desirable Criteria Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute Leadership, management and team leader experience within Planning A sound knowledge of Information Technology particularly GIS Mapinfo and the Windows environment Welsh Language Level 1 Note on Welsh Language Requirement Please note: If you do not meet the Welsh language Requirements specified, then the Authority offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these requirements during your employment with us To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Brecon Beacons National Park, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Ffermio Bro Project Officer Location: Brecon Salary: £36,363 - £39,152 per annum Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract- 31st March 2028 Hours : 37 Hours per week Closing Date : 27 February 2026 National Parks were designated in order to protect beautiful areas for the benefit of the nation. They came about as a result of the 1949 National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act, which put a legislative framework in place for the establishment of National Parks in England and Wales. Job Purpose : Like similar roles in Wales s other Designated Landscapes, the Ffermio Bro Project Officer will work alongside the current Ffermio Bro Project Officer. They will administer and coordinate the projects, engagement and advice, ensuring that farmers and other landowners can access the right funding, supporting them through the application process and monitoring delivery of activities. The post holder will be supported by other colleagues as required. Designed to encourage and facilitate collaboration and clusters, the role will encourage and facilitate group work including encouraging reluctant parties. This role is the cornerstone of the Programme in this National Park and requires excellent knowledge of farming, conservation, budgetary control, project management and teamwork to connect the agricultural and land management community to the funding available and to the nature conservation community. For this Programme, the role will help co-ordinate the Brecon Beacon National Park Authority s farmer and landowner engagement. The work requires regular farm-based work within the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, working with farmers, other landowners and Brecon Beacons National Park Authority staff. The role is strongly team-based. Key Responsibilities Administering and co-ordinating on-the-ground delivery of the Ffermio Bro:Farming in Designated Landscapes programme in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, on behalf of the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority. Liaising with National Park Authority colleagues to identify and confirm potential Programme applicants and sharing the workload, ensuring that appropriate advice on conservation activities is available and provided, supporting applicants through the application process. Providing the shared Ffermio Bro liaison point for this Programme between the National Park Authority and the Welsh Government / Rural Payments Wales. Providing the shared liaison point between the National Park Authority and the Designated Landscapes Nature Recovery Programme Manager, who advises each Designated Landscape organisation on the Programme. Liaising with the Nature Recovery Programme Manager for project and Programme evaluation and monitoring. Providing a primary point of contact for the potential farmer / landowner applicants to the Brecon Beacons National Park Ffermio Bro Programme, supporting them through their applications. Liaising with the National Park Authority wardens and specialists to develop, amend and improve Programme content, to advise and support farmer and landowner applicants, helping to guide subsequent delivery where required and to facilitate cluster / collaborative applications. Co-ordinating and compiling the National Park Authority s programme-specific advice on conservation, land management and access and engagement, to promote high quality applications to the Programme. Managing and sharing the work balance between good project management, budget management, data management including GIS, quarterly reporting, liaison with colleagues and advice to applicants and grant beneficiaries, including on-site advice. Signposting applicants to other appropriate funding sources. Co-supporting the work of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Ffermio Bro Local Assessment Panel, including the preparation and presentation of summary reports and Panel packs, application scoring and evaluations and recommendations on applications. Liaising with and supporting the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park advisory group on agriculture, Sêr Ffermio, on matters of relevance to Ffermio Bro. Ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions of support offered under the Programme, including where relevant, the management of multi-year agreements. Maintaining accurate data, records and monitoring of the Programme and applicants progress towards the completion of funded projects. Ensuring that financial claims and supporting evidence align with Brecon Beacons National Park Authority financial procedures and that these are provided to Rural Payments Wales in the required specification and to timetable. Any other duties consistent with the nature, level and grade of the post as may be required occasionally by the Director of Nature Recovery and Climate Change and / or the Chief Executive of the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority. Person Specification Qualifications: A degree level qualification in an environment, ecology, agricultural or land management related subject, or a qualification in an agricultural or land-based subject or significant experience which the applicant can show is directly related to the duties of the post. Knowledge of: Current agri-environment programmes in Wales and emerging opportunities through the Sustainable Farming Scheme. Issues affecting farmers and rural communities in Wales. Land-based businesses, their management and other factors relevant to farming businesses. A wide range of conservation management activities and how these are most effectively used to improve biodiversity and support nature recovery. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Brecon Beacons National Park, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.