Advertising & Recruitment Update

August 5, 2026

August 2026 Ratecard: Premium Visibility at 60% Off for Planning Employer

August has always been a strong month for planning-sector recruitment, with fewer competing vacancies and higher visibility for employers who advertise during the summer period. For 2026, PlanningJobs.com is launching its biggest Premium discount of the year — a 60% reduction designed to help planning teams maximise reach while budgets remain tight across the sector.

Premium Job Listing — Save 60% This Month

The Premium Job remains our most popular advertising option for planning employers, offering enhanced visibility across the UK planning community. Throughout August, Premium is reduced from £1615 to £649, marking the final time this level of discount will be available in 2026.

Premium includes:

  • Up to 60 days of listing time
  • LogoBooster homepage placement linking directly to your employer microsite
  • Adshare distribution across our planner network via social and digital channels
  • Priority placement above search results
  • Larger advert layout with up to two linked documents

This package is designed for employers who need maximum reach — particularly for senior, specialist or hard‑to‑fill roles in Development Management, Planning Policy, Enforcement, Regeneration and Strategic Planning.

Standard and Featured Listings Remain Discounted

Alongside Premium, our Standard and Featured listings continue at last month’s reduced rates:

Standard Job — £399 (was £815)

  • 30‑day listing
  • Direct apply link
  • Logo and map view
  • Ideal for mid‑level roles and fast turnaround recruitment

Featured Job — £599 (was £1215)

  • 30‑day listing
  • Homepage LogoBooster
  • Two linked documents
  • Enhanced visibility for roles requiring stronger promotion

Support for Employers Throughout August

PlanningJobs.com has supported UK planning recruitment since 2011, trusted by councils, consultancies and developers across the built‑environment sector. Employers who prefer a hands‑off approach can simply reply with the job details — our team will publish the listing at the August rate and optimise it for maximum visibility.

August remains one of the most effective months for planning recruitment. With discounted ratecard options and sector‑specific reach, employers can secure strong visibility while competition remains low.

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