Wexford County Council invites applicants for the following post:
Executive Planner
Closing Date: Thursday 23rd July 2026
The Executive Planner will be responsible for implementing programmes of work in the Planning & Property Development Department and for providing a multiplicity of planning and related services.
The key duties and responsibilities of the post include but are not limited to, the following:
- Assessment and making of recommendations on planning applications in line with all relevant national, regional and local plans/policies, and in accordance with the appropriate legislation and guidelines as required.
- Conducting pre-application consultations and provision of planning advice to members of the public, internal departments and to the elected members, in an efficient and flexible manner;
- Preparation and implementation of the County Development Plan, local area plans, planning schemes and other planning related reports as required;
- Liaising and working with neighbouring planning authorities and other public authorities on all aspects of implementation;
- Monitoring and reporting on implementation progress, including gathering/analysis of development and market activity;
- Monitoring and assisting with the preparation and review of plans, local area plans etc;
- Traffic and transport planning;
- Preparation of policy and reports as required on a wide variety of conservation related matters;
- Working with communities on plans and strategies including heritage and bio-diversity
Applicants should ensure that they read the Candidate Information Booklet prior to completing an application.
NB: Applicants should ensure that they begin their application process sufficiently early to allow time for any Support Tickets to be resolved prior to submission
Selection for all posts will be by means of interview and candidates may be shortlisted based on applications submitted. Panels may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled.
Please note all applications for the above post must be submitted via the online recruitment portal. Printed hard copies or emailed copies will not be accepted.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, ETC.:
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
(a) hold a qualification in Planning (at least level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications)
(b) have at least five years satisfactory experience of planning work;
(c) possess a high standard of technical training and experience and
(d) possess a high standard of administrative experience.
Wexford County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer
