{"id":1065,"date":"2026-08-10T07:51:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T07:51:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.planningjobs.com\/blog\/?p=1065"},"modified":"2026-08-10T07:51:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T07:51:39","slug":"advertising-recruitment-update-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.planningjobs.com\/blog\/advertising-recruitment-update-11\/","title":{"rendered":"ADVERTISING &#038; RECRUITMENT UPDATE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Councils Increase Advertising Ahead of Autumn Committee Cycle<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Councils across England are increasing their advertising activity as they prepare for the autumn committee cycle and rising caseloads. Development Management, Enforcement and Policy roles dominate the listings, with many authorities opting for enhanced job packages and clearer role descriptions to attract experienced planners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recruiters report that hybrid working, flexible hours and structured progression remain key selling points. Authorities in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Essex, Gloucestershire and West Northamptonshire are among the most active advertisers, reflecting broader regional growth and infrastructure pressures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The market continues to favour candidates with strong communication skills, committee experience and confidence handling complex applications. 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