Lead planning policy delivery and professional staff for Dover District Council in a full-time, permanent, on-site position in Dover.As Planning Policy Team Leader, you will manage planning officers and technical staff following Local Plan adoption in 2024. You will provide planning policy advice, guide application responses, manage developer contributions, and support wider service management.Key Responsibilities:

Lead delivery, implementation, and review of planning policy documentsGuide consistent responses to planning applicationsAppear as expert witness at examinations, appeals, and hearingsManage S106 monitoring and Infrastructure Funding Statement productionLead Infrastructure Delivery Plan production with partnersRequirements:

Professional planning policy knowledge and guidance capabilityUnderstanding of developer contributions and strategic infrastructureExperience managing staff and assigning team resourcesAbility to advise elected members and management teamsAbility to support public meetings and wider service managementApply planning policy leadership, infrastructure knowledge, and skilled advice to support Dover District Council’s development framework.

📌 Planning Policy Team Leader (Winnipeg)
🏢 Dover District Council
📍 Winnipeg