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Casual Policy Research Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 28 March 2025
Salary: £24,790 to £25,584 per year, pro rata
Additional salary information: Band D (SCP 5 - SCP 7) £24,790 - £25,584 per annum, pro rata to hours worked
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 13 April 2025
Location: Stafford, Staffordshire
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
Company: Stafford Borough Council
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: DPP603

Summary

Casual Policy Research Assistant – DPP603
Band D (SCP 5 - SCP 7) £24,790 - £25,584 per annum, pro rata to hours worked

Stafford Borough is a large district (230 square miles) with a population of 138,000 and the historic County Town of Stafford as its main centre. The Borough provides a mix of urban and rural planning issues, and a variety of new challenges.

This post will support the next stage of delivering the new Local Plan involving site assessments, data processing and research and evidence based projects to inform planning policy development. If you are looking for an interesting and varied role in a friendly and professional team this is the opportunity for you.

Starting salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. For an informal discussion please call Alex Yendole on 07800 619530. Further details on the skills and experience required for this role can be found below.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

o Have enthusiasm and the ability to work to tight deadlines
o Be educated to degree standard in planning or a relevant related discipline
o Demonstrate good analytical abilities with research and advanced IT skills
o Ideally some knowledge and understanding of the Local Plan process
o Enjoy both taking individual responsibility and working as part of a busy team

For further information and to apply, please visit our website at: https://www.staffordbc.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers

Please note that interviews might be conducted using video conferencing software Microsoft Teams.


Closing date for completed applications: Sunday 13 April 2025
Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 21 April 2025