Senior Planning Officer- Viewforth- 102216 - 486250

Stirling Council; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days leave

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Stirling Council is seeking a Senior Planner to lead on major and strategic applications within the Development Management Team in Viewforth, Stirling. The role plays a key part in the Economic Development Planning and Climate Change service, helping to deliver ambitious plans for Scotland's heartland.

The successful candidate will have appropriate qualifications and will undertake various development management responsibilities, contributing to Stirling's future direction and growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified planner with relevant degree and experience in development management.

Responsibilities

• Lead on major and strategic applications within Development Management.
• Support delivery of Economic Development Planning and Climate Change services.
• Collaborate with colleagues to shape Stirling's future.

Job description

Closing Date: 11th September 2026

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £47,976- £50,865

Hours: 35 per week

Location: Viewforth

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Stirling Councils Development Management Team, which plays a key role within the Economic Development Planning and Climate Change service and is responsible for assisting in the delivery of the councils' ambitions in the heart of Scotland. We're looking for an experienced, highly motivated and forward thinking Senior Planner to join our team. You will be appropriately qualified, responsible for leading on a range of major and strategic applications and undertaking other development management roles and responsibilities. It's a great opportunity to help shape the future of one of Scotland's most interesting and distinctive areas.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake Level 1 Disclosure check. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

If you want to make a real difference to Stirling's future, we'd love to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme