{"id":989,"date":"2026-07-30T07:08:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T07:08:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.planningjobs.com\/blog\/?p=989"},"modified":"2026-07-30T07:08:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T07:08:07","slug":"advertising-recruitment-update-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.planningjobs.com\/blog\/advertising-recruitment-update-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Advertising &#038; Recruitment Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Why planning teams are increasing interim hiring to manage workload pressure<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recruiting permanent planners remains challenging across the UK, and many councils are now increasing their reliance on interim officers to keep services moving. Rising caseloads, major\u2011application pressures, and ongoing Local Plan work mean authorities are struggling to maintain service levels with existing staff alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interim planners offer councils flexibility, allowing teams to respond quickly to spikes in workload or specialist needs \u2014 particularly in Development Management, Enforcement and Strategic Planning. However, competition for experienced contractors is intense, with consultancies and private developers also seeking short\u2011term expertise for major projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consultancies are facing similar pressures. Many are expanding their contractor networks to support regeneration schemes, strategic land promotion, and large\u2011scale residential applications. This shift is creating a more fluid recruitment landscape, where employers must balance permanent hiring with interim support to maintain delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clear role briefs, competitive day rates, and targeted advertising on specialist planning platforms remain essential for attracting high\u2011quality interim candidates. 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