Senior Planning Officer – Development Management

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

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.