Senior Planning Officer

Closing Date: 31st July 2026

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent 

Salary: £47,976- £50,865

Hours: 35 per week

Location: Viewforth 

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Stirling Councils Development Management Team, which plays a key role within the Economic Development Planning and Climate Change service and is responsible for assisting in the delivery of the councils’ ambitions in the heart of Scotland. We’re looking for an experienced, highly motivated and forward‑thinking Senior Planner to join our team. You will be appropriately qualified, responsible for leading on a range of major and strategic applications and undertaking other development management roles and responsibilities. It’s a great opportunity to help shape the future of one of Scotland’s most interesting and distinctive areas.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake Level 1 Disclosure check. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

 If you want to make a real difference to Stirling’s future, we’d love to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. 

Job Description 

Additional Salary Information

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The Benefits 

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.


• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week


• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached 


• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/


• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service 


• Carers Leave 


• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave 


• Access to Health & Wellbeing support 


• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development 


• Cycle to Work Scheme 


• Lift share Scheme 


• Car Lease Scheme 


• Technology Benefit Scheme