Planning Officer

Dover District Council; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 49.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working

On-site parking (site dependent)

Generous annual leave

RTPI membership fees paid

Cycle2Work scheme

Zusammenfassung

Dover District Council is seeking a driven Senior Planner to join the fast-paced Development Management team in Whitfield, Kent. You will manage a varied caseload, contribute to sustainable development delivery and present at Planning Committees, collaborating with internal and external partners.

The role offers a hybrid working model, with a 37-hour week, and a supportive environment that values place-making, good design, and community outcomes in the district.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in local planning authority or planning consultancy.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work to deadlines.
• Understanding of developer contributions and planning policy.

Aufgaben

• Manage a range of planning applications and pre-application inquiries.
• Represent and present cases at Planning Committees.
• Support delivery of sustainable development across the district.

Kenntnisse

Planning

Development Management

Local planning authority experience

Stakeholder engagement

Place-making

Public speaking / presentations

Ausbildung

Planning degree or RTPI accredited

Tools

GIS

Jobbeschreibung

Are you looking to take the next step in your planning career, or seeking a fresh challenge in a unique and dynamic location?, Dover District Council is currently seeking a driven and motivated planner who is passionate about enabling positive development to work within the fast-paced Development Management Team on a range of development proposals. We welcome applications from planners with experience in either a local planning authority or planning consultancy environment. Whether you are an established Senior Planner or an experienced Planning Officer ready for progression, you will have the skills and confidence to manage a varied caseload and contribute positively to the delivery of sustainable development across the district. Working on a range of planning applications, pre-application enquiries and appeals, you will have a solid understanding of the role of planning and embrace principles of good design in creating well connected and sustainable communities. You will have a good grasp of the importance of developer contributions in delivering strategic infrastructure and the implementation of planning policy. Who We Are Looking For If you want to help shape the future living and working environment for the better, and you are seeking a role that presents challenge, unpredictability and daily diversity, this could be the perfect move. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for building your experience and progressing a career in planning. We are looking for planners who can work flexibly on a wide range of planning matters. You will be confident in effectively managing your caseload and will be adept at using your place-making skills in different contexts.The ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively will be really important - you will be regularly working with a variety of internal and external customers and you will work on your own cases and present them at Planning Committees. This role is offered on a 37-hour week, although part-time working will be considered. The role will be based at the Dover District Council Offices at Whitfield in Kent. We currently operate a hybrid working model, where your working time will be divided between the office and remote working. A current full driving licence effective in the UK and use of own car is also essential for this role.

• Benenden Healthcare Membership and Employee Assistance Program
  Dover District Council is seeking a motivated and ambitious Senior Planner to join our friendly Development Management team on a 12-month fixed-term contract and help deliver our exciting growth and regeneration agenda.

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. 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. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a varied caseload that reflects the district's ambitious regeneration programme, including town centre investment, employment growth, housing delivery and the protection of our exceptional natural and historic environment. A career with Dover District Council offers you the opportunity to excel. 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. Dover's Planning and Development Service has a successful record of driving high-quality place-making, which is strongly supported by its elected members and is an essential component in the delivery of successful development and growth.

The Role & Responsibilities

• Opt-in Local government pension scheme with the opportunity to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension
• Generous annual leave provision
• Discount scheme including reduced membership rates at the local leisure centre
• On-site parking(site dependent)
• Cycle2Work scheme (after probation has ended)
• Generous Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme(after probation has ended)
• Payment of RTPI Membership Fees.