{"id":1182,"date":"2026-09-11T11:19:33","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T11:19:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.planningjobs.com\/blog\/?p=1182"},"modified":"2026-09-11T11:19:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T11:19:34","slug":"advertising-recruitment-update-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.planningjobs.com\/blog\/advertising-recruitment-update-24\/","title":{"rendered":"Advertising &#038; Recruitment Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Planning Employers Increasing Salaries and Expanding Talent Pipelines<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The planning recruitment market continues to show strong momentum, with employers adjusting strategies to attract and retain skilled professionals. Councils are reviewing salary structures, particularly for Senior and Principal roles, to remain competitive with private consultancies. Several authorities have introduced market supplements or accelerated progression pathways to secure long\u2011term stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advertising activity has increased across Development Management, Policy, and Enforcement. Employers are placing greater emphasis on flexible working, professional development, and exposure to major projects as part of their recruitment messaging. Candidates are responding positively to roles offering clear advancement opportunities and well\u2011defined caseload expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consultancies are also expanding their planning teams, driven by demand for major applications, regeneration schemes, and strategic land promotion. This is creating a dynamic market where planners can choose between public\u2011sector stability and private\u2011sector variety. Employers who communicate their value proposition clearly are seeing stronger engagement from applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next quarter is expected to bring further recruitment activity as councils prepare for winter workloads and Local Plan milestones. 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