Assistant Planner (Graduate)
Stafford Borough Council is seeking an Assistant Planner to join their Economic Development and Planning Service. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse range of planning projects while contributing to the council's ambitious planning agenda.
Responsibilities
- Helping to deliver high‑quality services to our communities
- Contribution to an ambitious planning agenda
Skills
- 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
Benefits
- 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
- Hybrid working with a minimum 1 day office based per week
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