Careers at CCR
Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) prides itself on its people – employing the right people in the right roles to maximise our positive impact on businesses and communities across Southeast Wales.
Each individual at CCR has a role in fulfilling our ambitions of shared prosperity, increasing productivity, and developing a greener, fairer, economy – underpinning our central vision of inclusive growth. By joining our organisation, you’d be contributing to our mission of creating a competitive, connected, and resilient Region through the delivery of strategic interventions that nurture social and economic well-being, ensuring every community within our Region has access to opportunity and can reach their potential.
Our Current Opportunities
Please note: CCR use RCT Council's job platform to advertise job opportunities, however all jobs listed on this page are positions employed by CCR, not RCT.
Principal Planner (Strategic Development)
Vacancy – 2 x 37 hours per week
Salary: £45,091 – £48,226
About the Role:
This is a rare opportunity to work at the forefront of regional planning in Wales. As Principal Planner, you will lead complex and high-profile elements of the Strategic Development Plan, helping to shape the long-term spatial vision for the Cardiff Capital Region. You will take ownership of major policy workstreams, manage technical evidence, and help deliver integrated solutions to some of the region’s biggest challenges — including housing growth, transport integration, climate resilience, infrastructure delivery, economic development, and sustainable placemaking.
You will work closely with senior officers, elected members, Welsh Government, Transport for Wales, local authorities, consultants, and key regional stakeholders to help deliver a robust and ambitious regional strategy.
The role offers significant professional autonomy and the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making at the highest level.
Further Information and to apply, click here.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Richard Matthams – Head of Strategic Development: richard.matthams@cardiffcapitalregion.gov.uk
Energy & Carbon Management Apprentice – CCR
We are looking for an individual with a desire to work in a carbon and sustainability environment, who is enthusiastic and eager to learn, with a commitment to contributing positively to the team.
As an apprentice, you’ll learn from experienced colleagues who are committed to helping you grow. You will gain job‑specific skills whilst working towards the Level 3 Diploma in Energy & Carbon Management, earning a wage and building a career path that suits you.
Entry requirements include 5 GCSE’s at A-C grade including Maths, English or a willingness to undertake additional key skills as part of your apprenticeship.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Emma Wakeham, Energy Lead at Emma.Wakeham@cardiffcapitalregion.gov.uk, or Sarah Gore, Climate Lead at Sarah.Gore@cardiffcapitalregion.gov.uk.
Interviews will take place 2 September 2026.
For more information and to apply, click here.