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Planning and Development Manager

Employer
Dover District Council
Location
Dover, Kent
Salary
£52,886 to £59,848 per annum
Closing date
4 Apr 2021
Reference
DDC0242

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 Planning  and Development Manager

Do you have what it takes to manage a busy Development Management team in a stunning coastal location? 

Competitive salary of up to £59,848 per Annum (pay award pending) + Benefits + Car Allowance + Excellent relocation package!

Always fancied being paid to live and work by the seaside? Do you strive to make a true difference to your local community? Dover District Council are looking for a full time, qualified Town Planner to lead their Development Management team which includes dealing with all types of planning applications and submissions from pre-app through to implementation. We are seeking someone with experience of managing the various political, legal and public sensitivities associated with dealing with complex and challenging submissions in a timely way. As the  Planning and Development Manager, you will play an integral part in shaping the built environment across the Dover District.

You must be a proven leader able to inspire and motivate staff and manage team priorities. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative as well as delegating across  teams.  This role requires an organised methodical individual able to manage budgets and ensure compliance as well as somebody with the curiosity and tenacity to explore opportunities, problem solve and think outside the box. 

This position offers excellent opportunities for an ambitious individual to develop their experience and progress their career. In return we offer a competitive salary of up to £59,848 you can expect the following benefits:

  • Flexible working hours
  • Opportunities to undertake further professional development 
  • 27 Days Leave + Bank Holidays + Christmas Closure + increasing holiday allowance to reflect the length of service.
  • Private healthcare scheme 
  • Excellent local government pension scheme with the opportunity for staff make advanced voluntary contributions to top of their pension  
  • Relocation package for candidates outside the area
  • Pleasant working environment
  • Generous car package
  • Free on-site parking
  • Discounted membership for Dover Leisure Centre which is within easy walking distance
  • Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme
  • The opportunity to live and work within a seaside location that is bursting with heritage accompanied by a number of towns and rural villages that are all within easy reach of the coast. Other benefits of living in the district include the excellent transportation links to London and across the continent via High-speed Train.

In order to be considered for this role it is essential that you have the following as a minimum requirement:

  •  A degree/post-graduate degree in Town Planning or equivalent and be a member, or eligible for membership, of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
  • Extensive experience at a senior level working within Planning with a proven track record of delivery of successful outcomes.
  • Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders to develop schemes from conception through to delivery

If you are passionate about delivering a customer focused, high quality DM service to secure the highest quality of development, we want to hear from you.

For further information about this post please contact Lois Jarrett for an informal, confidential discussion regarding this position on 07704019156

Closing date – 04th April 2021

Interviews – 27th April 2021

 

Company

Just an hour from central London on the UK’s only high speed rail link, and with unrivalled connections to Europe, Dover is a great place to live, work and play!  Exciting town centre and waterfront regeneration schemes, with new retail and leisure developments will keep you busy not only at work but also in your leisure time! 

The Dover district offers a great lifestyle choice, combining idyllic countryside with rural hamlets and villages, and a world-famous coastline dominated by the White Cliffs of Dover.  As the closest town in the UK to France, living in the Dover District also provides the opportunity for regular hops across the Channel to experience French lifestyle too!

The Dover District features some of the most vibrant seaside communities in the south east, including the bustling Port of Dover with its ferries and cruise ships, cosmopolitan Deal, and the medieval splendour of Sandwich.             

Alongside its stunning coastal and natural beauty, Dover is one of the most historic areas of the UK.  There are no less than 50 scheduled ancient monuments; 2,800 listed buildings; 57 conservation areas; and 9 historic parks and gardens. 

Dover is an exciting and diverse place to work.  Major regeneration opportunities and projects are ongoing within the District, the success of which you could contribute to. 

Company info
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Telephone
01304 872121
Location
White Cliffs Business Park
Honeywoord Road
Dover
CT16 3PF
GB

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