Senior Planning Officer

Stafford Borough & Cannock Chase District Councils; Stafford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

27.5 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Free car parking

Essential Car User Allowance

Payment of one professional fee per年

Job summary

Stafford Borough & Cannock Chase District Councils are seeking a Senior Planning Officer to join the Development Management Service. The role supports the ongoing development of planning services across the councils, handling a varied workload and delivering high‑quality planning decisions in a collaborative, public‑sector environment.

The post sits at Grade H (SCP 24–28) with a salary of £36,581–£40,444 per annum plus a 10% market supplement, and a 37‑hour week.

Qualifications

• Degree in planning or related subject recognised by RTPI.
• RTPI membership or working towards membership.

Responsibilities

• Support Development Management across Stafford Borough Council.
• Contribute to ambitious agendas and service improvement.
• Deliver high‑quality planning services to communities.

Skills

RTPI accreditation

Development Management experience

Public sector experience

Collaborative mindset

Education

Degree in planning or related subject

RTPI membership or eligible

Job description

Senior Planning Officer(DDM110)

Grade H (SCP 24 - 28): £36,581 – £40,444 per annum + 10% market supplement
Permanent, 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
• 27.5 days annual leave, rising to 32.5 days (after 5 years of continuous local government service)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free car parking
• Essential Car User Allowance
• Payment of one professional fee per year

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Planning Officer to join our established and supportive Development Management Service, working across Stafford Borough Council. This is an exciting opportunity 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.

About you

You will be:

• Qualified to Degree Level or above in a relevant subject recognised by the Royal Town Planning Institute and be a Member, or working towards membership, of the Royal Town Planning Institute
• Experienced in Development Management working across a broad range of Development matters.
• Confident operating in a public sector or similarly complex environment
• Collaborative, professional and committed to delivering high‑quality services with a focus on performance management and service improvement.

Further details are available in the supporting documentation.

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, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: 29 November 2026
Interviews: 17 December 2026

Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils are Equal Opportunities Employers