Directorate : Chief Executive’s Section : Workforce Location : Civic Centre Grade : Level 9 (Subject to Review) Salary : £36,363 - £39,152 per annum Hours : 37 hours per week This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants. About us: We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision. Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need. Further information on why work for us The Role: This is an exciting time to join the team as we transform the way we deliver HR services across the council. Our Workforce Service is seeking a Workforce Planning & Talent Officer to identify, develop and deliver plans to support talent management, attraction and retention of employees, succession planning, learning and development and career development in line with the council’s vision, to deliver a collaborative approach to key priorities and values. Proposed interview date 27 th May 2026. Key Responsibilities: ·Deliver a strategic workforce planning service across all directorates, working with HR Business Partners, managers and workforce data to identify current and future workforce needs and implement effective solutions. ·Work collaboratively with Organisational Development, Learning & Development, Recruitment and Talent Teams to address skills gaps, align learning activity and ensure resourcing plans support the Council’s Recruitment Strategy. ·Use HR metrics and workforce analytics to support evidence-based workforce planning, monitoring trends, risks and benchmarks across the organisation. ·Lead on talent identification and succession planning activities, supporting performance management processes and targeted development initiatives. ·Develop and deliver early careers initiatives including work placements, work experience, T-levels and engagement at careers events. About You: ·You will be a Learning & Development/Workforce/HR professional with a relevant qualification such as CIPD Level 5 ·Have knowledge and understanding of different approaches to workforce planning and development solutions ·Experience of workforce planning and development including delivering effective and sustainable workforce planning and development solutions What we offer: ·A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent ·Hybrid and flexible working options ·An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme ·Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager, Abbey Rushton on abbey.rushton@stoke.gov.uk Pre-Employment Checks: Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include: ·Right to Work in the UK ·Proof of address ·Satisfactory references ·Occupational Health Clearance ·Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations ·DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role) Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.