Senior Planning Officer

WMJobs; Stafford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime

LGPS

Annual leave 27.5 days

Cycle to Work

Free parking

Car user allowance

Professional fee paid

Job summary

Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils are seeking a Senior Planning Officer to join the Development Management Service. You will work across the two councils, supporting managers and leaders and contributing to the ongoing development of the service.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality planning services to communities, with a focus on performance and improvement within a collaborative, professional public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Degree level or RTPI-recognised degree is required; membership or progress toward RTPI is expected.
• Experience in Development Management across varied matters is essential.
• Experience in a public sector or similarly complex environment is preferred.
• Collaborative, professional, and committed to high-quality, performance-driven service.

Responsibilities

• Support managers and leaders across the Development Management Service.
• Contribute to delivery of high-quality planning services for the councils.
• Work across Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils to deliver the agenda.
• Drive performance improvement and service delivery within the team.

Skills

Development Management experience

Public sector experience

Collaborative approach

Performance management

Education

Degree level or RTPI-recognised degree

RTPI membership or progressing to

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

• 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.

Application Details

Closing date: 29 November 2026
Interviews: 17 December 2026

Equal Opportunities

Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils are Equal Opportunities Employers