Development Support Assistant - DPD111
Grade C: £25,948.96 per annum, pro rata (pay award pending)
Permanent, 22.2 hours per week (Monday-Wednesday)
Why join us?
Working for Stafford Borough Councils 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, pro rata to hours worked (after 5 years continuous local government service)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free car parking
About the role
We are seeking a Development Support Assistant to join our established and supportive Economic Development and Planning Service at Stafford Borough Council.
You’ll be working with customers to provide support on end-to-end processes for planning applications.
Whether your expertise is in organisation or customer service, you’ll be contributing to an ambitious agenda as we move our council through the evolving local government landscape.
About you
You will be:
- Enthusiastic, interested in planning and willing to learn
- Used to taking a flexible approach to changing priorities and be able to adapt quickly to change
- A good communicator, able to build strong working relationships and provide a high quality of customer service
- Experienced in effectively managing your own workload
- A confident user of all Microsoft office applications
- It is essential that you have GCSEs in Maths and English Language
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 the 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:
✉ [email protected]
Closing date: Sunday 19th July
Interviews week commencing 3rd August 2026
Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils are Equal Opportunities Employers
Pay: From £25,948.96 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stafford ST16
