Vacancy: Chief Executive

Vacancy: Chief Executive

Salary: £48,000–£55,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week. Job-share applications considered
Location: Fully remote, with occasional travel across Wales and elsewhere
Closing date: Monday 30 November 2026
Interviews: Monday 14 December 2026, Cardiff University

Planning Aid Wales is looking for a new Chief Executive to lead the organisation through its next chapter.

We are a specialist, independent national planning charity working across communities, the planning profession, government, local authorities and the wider development sector. We are positive about planning and its potential to create better places, while championing meaningful community involvement.

The role combines organisational leadership and business development, planning and community engagement expertise, and digital innovation.

The Chief Executive will lead PAW’s staff and operations, develop new business and partnerships, provide professional leadership on planning, Place Plans and engagement, represent the organisation nationally, and oversee our digital services and online presence.

We are looking for an experienced leader with strong organisational, financial and relationship-building skills, a good understanding of planning in Wales, and the confidence to work across communities, government and the wider sector.

Experience of charity or third-sector leadership, Place Plans, digital engagement, Welsh language skills and RTPI or other relevant professional membership would be advantageous.

For the full Job Description and Person Specification, and details of how to apply, see below:

Chief Executive Job Description & Person Specification

Chief Executive Application Form

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

For more information about Planning Aid Wales, see: planningaidwales.org.uk/about-us/

Applications close Monday 30 November 2026.