Leisure Policy and Implementation Officer

Leisure Policy and Implementation Officer (DPP204)

Band H (SCP 24 -28) £35,412 - £39,152 per annum, pro-rata (pay award pending) Permanent, 32 hours per week

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
• 27.5 days annual leave, rising to 32.5 days after 5 years
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free car parking
• Casual Car User Allowance

About the role

We are seeking a Leisure Policy and Implementation Officer to join our established and supportive Economic Development and Planning Service, at Stafford Borough Council.

There are exciting opportunities to play a key role in the ongoing development of our service. You'll be at the heart of a varied and rewarding workload, helping to deliver high quality services to our communities.

Whether your expertise is in leisure or planning, you'll be contributing to an ambitious agenda.

About you

You will be:

• Qualified to degree level or above or able to demonstrate equivalent vocational experience
• Experienced in either leisure or planning, working across a broad range of open space and leisure matters
• Confident operating in a public sector or similarly complex environment
• Collaborative, professional and committed to delivering high quality leisure and planning services/advice
• Confident in analysing problems, interpreting complex information and identifying practical solutions.

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 two ambitious local authorities, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply

Apply online at:

Alternatively, contact us on or email us quoting the role number at:

Closing date: 7th June 2026
Interviews: 29th June 2026