Workforce Planning & Talent Officer
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,363 to £39,152 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Stoke, Staffordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Stoke on Trent City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0000025770 |
Summary
Directorate: Chief Executive's
Section: Workforce
Location: Civic Centre
Grade: Level 9 (Subject To Review)
Salary: £36,363 - £39,152 (Subject To Review)
Hours: Full time - 37 hours
This advert is open to both external and Internal applicants.
Workforce Planning & Talent Officer
This is an exciting time to join the team as we transform the way we deliver HR services across the council.
Our Workforce Service is seeking a Workforce Planning & Talent Officer to identify, develop and deliver plans to support talent management, attraction and retention of employees, succession planning, learning and development and career development in line with the council’s vision, to deliver a collaborative approach to key priorities and values.
You will be a Learning &Development/Workforce/HR professional with a relevant professional qualification e.g. CIPD Level 5 qualification with knowledge and understanding of different approaches to workforce planning, with substantial “hands on” experience in workforce planning and development solutions.
To hear more about this opportunity please contact abbey.rushton@stoke.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.
Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.
Section: Workforce
Location: Civic Centre
Grade: Level 9 (Subject To Review)
Salary: £36,363 - £39,152 (Subject To Review)
Hours: Full time - 37 hours
This advert is open to both external and Internal applicants.
Workforce Planning & Talent Officer
This is an exciting time to join the team as we transform the way we deliver HR services across the council.
Our Workforce Service is seeking a Workforce Planning & Talent Officer to identify, develop and deliver plans to support talent management, attraction and retention of employees, succession planning, learning and development and career development in line with the council’s vision, to deliver a collaborative approach to key priorities and values.
You will be a Learning &Development/Workforce/HR professional with a relevant professional qualification e.g. CIPD Level 5 qualification with knowledge and understanding of different approaches to workforce planning, with substantial “hands on” experience in workforce planning and development solutions.
To hear more about this opportunity please contact abbey.rushton@stoke.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.
Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.