Information about the Organisation:
Donegal County Council serves a unique and diverse county with a population of over 170,000 people across an extensive rural, coastal and urban landscape. As Ireland’s most northerly county, Donegal shares over 90% of its land boundary with Northern Ireland and occupies a strategically important position within the North West City Region. The Council works closely with neighbouring local authorities, regional bodies and government departments across both jurisdictions to support coordinated spatial planning, infrastructure investment, economic development and sustainable growth throughout the wider North West region.
Donegal County Council provides a diverse range of services across a large geographic area, including planning, housing, roads, economic development, tourism, community development, culture, emergency services and environmental protection. The Council is committed to delivering high quality public services, strong governance and continuous organisational improvement in partnership with local communities and stakeholders.
An opportunity now exists to join Donegal County Council as Senior Planner within the Planning, Communities and Culture Directorate. This is a significant leadership role, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to influence strategic planning policy, lead multidisciplinary teams, drive organisational change and contribute to the sustainable economic, social and environmental development of one of Ireland’s most distinctive and strategically important counties.
An opportunity now exists in Donegal County Council for the position of Senior Planner.
Job Summary/Description:
The Senior Planner will report to the Director of Service and will provide strategic leadership across the Planning Service. The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective management, direction and continuous development of the Planning Department, ensuring the delivery of high quality, customer-focused planning services in accordance with the Council’s Corporate Plan and strategic objectives.
A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.
Visit www.publicjobs.ie to apply.
Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 29th October 2026
Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on the www.publicjobs.ie website.
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