Planning Policy Officer

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Cannock; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime

Local Government Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave

Cycle to Work

Free car parking

Casual Car User Allowance

Professional fees covered

Job summary

Cannock Chase Council is seeking a Planning Policy Officer to join our Planning Policy Team, working across Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough. You will contribute to policy development and help deliver high-quality services to local communities.

This role offers a hybrid working pattern with flexible hours, a generous pension scheme, and opportunities to influence planning across two authorities while developing professionally in a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Join the Planning Policy Team to work across Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of high quality planning services for the two authorities.

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Planning Policy Officer

Company: Cannock Chase Council Salary: £32,597 - £36,363 Hours: Full-time Location: Cannock, WS11 1BG Working pattern: Hybrid - 1 day remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 4 Aug 2026 Closing date: 28 Aug 2026

Summary

Planning Policy Officer

Role Number: DP407

Grade G: £32,597 - £36,363 per annum (pay award pending)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week

Why join us?

Working for Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils gives you the opportunity to

make a real difference while enjoying excellent terms and benefits, including:

• Flexitime scheme to support work–life balance
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous service
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free car parking
• Casual Car User Allowance
• Payment of one professional fee per year

About the role

We are seeking a Planning Policy Officer to join our established and supportive Planning Policy Team within the Planning Service, working across Cannock Chase District.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Royal Town Planning Institute West Midlands Planning Authority of the Year 2026 and to play a key role in the ongoing development of our service, supporting managers and leaders across the local authority.

You’ll be at the heart of a varied and rewarding workload, helping to deliver high quality services to our communities. You will be contributing to an ambitious agenda as we support both councils through the evolving local government landscape.

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re looking for a role where your expertise will be valued, your development supported, and your work will have a meaningful impact across two ambitious local authorities, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: Friday 28th August 2026

Interviews: Friday 11th September 2026

Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils are Equal Opportunities Employers

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

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