Assistant Planner; Graduate

Assistant Planner (Graduate) - DPP
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Grade E (SCP 7-12) £26,403 – £28,598 per annum

Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

37 per week. Hybrid working with a minimum 1 day office based per week

• 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

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 while contributing to an ambitious planning agenda.

• 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

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