Planning Officer

South Staffordshire Council, We have a fixed term Planning Officer (end date 30th June 2028, 37 hours, Grade H £33,119 - £35,570 plus up to £1,239 Essential Car User) role available in our Development Management section of the Planning Team. Planning for South Staffordshire This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking local planning authority that prides itself on delivering a first-class service. Are you an experienced planner looking for more responsibility, or a chance to gain experience and work across a variety of projects? We are looking for a planner who can ideally hit the ground running and who can deal with minor planning applications. The suitable candidate may already have experience and knowledge or be willing and enthusiastic to embark on further learning and professional development. South Staffordshire is a diverse district, made up of a collection of large and small villages, each with its own distinctive character set in an attractive semi-rural area on the western edge of the West Midlands conurbation. Around 80% of the district is Green Belt and we have a rich legacy of historic buildings and conservation areas. We are also home to some major employers such as Jaguar Land Rover and Moog Aerospace on our i54 South Staffordshire site, one of our 4 strategic employment sites. At South Staffordshire, Development Management, Strategic Planning and Planning Enforcement work together as a team to provide a holistic service, with everyone playing their part and supporting one another. We are also rightly proud of our positive relationship with elected Members and our local communities. Why work for South Staffordshire Council? We are an award-winning council that has lots to offer. We support flexible and agile ways of working and have team members from all over the country working patterns to suit their bespoke needs. We also have a strong digital support service, great access by road to the Council offices in Codsall and free car parking. We're located within a 5-minute walk of Bilbrook train station which is a short journey from Wolverhampton station and 25 minutes from Birmingham New Street. Our main offices in Codsall are undergoing modernisation and refurbishment to provide a real community hub with partner organisations, local businesses, library, doctors surgery and cafe all in one central location. Closing Date for Applications: If you would like to join our forward-thinking planning team, please apply by Sunday 18th October 2026. Interview Dates: Thursday 22nd October 2026 You are welcome to contact Lead Planning Manager, Kelly Harris, for an informal discussion about the vacancy by calling 07966 255463 or by emailing k.harris@sstaffs.gov.uk