Are you looking to take a step up in your planning career? Or perhaps you are seeking fresh challenges in a current location?

Dover District Council is seeking a motivated and ambitious Planning Policy Team Leader to help lead our planning policy and projects team on an 18-month fixed term contract. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for building your experience at a management level in planning.

With over £63 million of investment helping to transform the district, together with our iconic White Cliffs, stunning coastline, Kent Downs National Landscape and rich historic heritage, Dover is an exceptional place to live, work and help shape the future.

In 2026, Dover District Council was recognised by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) South East Awards for Planning Excellence as Planning Authority of the Year, reflecting our commitment to delivering high-quality place-making, sustainable growth and excellent planning outcomes which is strongly supported by its elected members. We have an ambitious agenda to continue to deliver first-class public services, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do - and you could play a vital role in this.

As an employer, we are proud to provide a supportive, friendly, diverse and flexible working environment in which our employees can thrive. We have a team of enthusiastic employees, delivering services they are passionate about.

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Planning Policy Team Leader
Company: Dover District Council Salary: from £57,055 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Dover, CT16 3PJ Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 2 Oct 2026 Closing date:



18 Oct 2026

Summary
Are you looking to take a step up in your planning career? Or perhaps you are seeking fresh challenges in a new location?

Dover District Council is seeking a motivated and ambitious Planning Policy Team Leader to help lead our planning policy and projects team on an 18-month fixed term contract. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for building your experience at a management level in planning.

With over £63 million of investment helping to transform the district, together with our iconic White Cliffs, stunning coastline, Kent Downs National Landscape and rich historic heritage, Dover is an exceptional place to live, work and help shape the future.

In 2026, Dover District Council was recognised by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) South East Awards for Planning Excellence as Planning Authority of the Year, reflecting our commitment to delivering high-quality place-making, sustainable growth and excellent planning outcomes which is strongly supported by its elected members. We have an ambitious agenda to continue to deliver first-class public services, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do - and you could play a vital role in this.

As an employer, we are proud to provide a supportive, friendly, diverse and versatile working setting in which our employees can thrive. We have a team of enthusiastic employees, delivering services they are passionate about.

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