Shape Dover District’s development framework through planning policy leadership, application guidance, and infrastructure planning from the Council’s Dover offices.

This Team Leader position directs professional planning officers and technical staff across policy and projects. The work includes reviewing policy documents, applying local and national policy consistently, and advising decision-makers after the 2024 Local Plan adoption.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver and review a robust suite of planning policy documents

Provide professional advice on planning policy matters

Ensure consistent policy application in development management decisions

Secure and spend developer obligations through S106 monitoring

Advise elected members and management teams

Requirements

Good grasp of developer contributions and strategic infrastructure

Capability to lead skilled officers and technical staff

Ability to appear as Council expert witness when required

Direct staff management and resource assignment experience

Ability to contribute at Council and public meetings

Use planning policy expertise, development management guidance, and team leadership to strengthen Dover District’s planning framework.

📌 Development Planning Policy Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 Dover District Council
📍 Winnipeg