Assistant Planner (Graduate

Assistant Planner (Graduate) - DPP105

Grade E (SCP 7-12) £26,403 – £28,598 per annum (pay award pending)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 per week. Hybrid working with a minimum 1 day office based per week

Why join us?

Working for Stafford Borough Council 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
• 24.5 days annual leave, rising to 28.5 days after 5 years (continuous local government 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 an Assistant Planner to join our established and supportive Economic Development and Planning Service, at Stafford Borough Council. This is an ideal opportunity to join a dynamic and forward thinking planning policy team. You’ll be at the heart of a varied and rewarding workload, helping to deliver high‑quality services to our communities whilst contribution to an ambitious planning agenda.

About you

You will be:

• Qualified to degree level or above, in a relevant discipline

• Enthusiastic, interested in planning and willing to learn
• Take a flexible approach to changing priorities and be able to use analytical skills with research and advanced IT tools
• Able to effectively manage your own workload, taking individual responsibility and working as part of a busy team
• Willing to develop up to date knowledge of strategic and policy planning

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 across an ambitious Local Authority, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with us.

Apply online at: https://staffordandcannockjobs.engageats.co.uk

Alternatively, contact us on 01785 619000 or email us quoting the role number at:
recruitment@staffordbc.gov.uk

Closing date: 29th June 2026
Interviews: 14 July 2026