Senior Policy Planner

Employer: Dartford Borough Council
Salary: £50,279 PA increasing to £52,879 PA following 12 months satisfactory performance
Location: Kent
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week. Monday- Friday. Hybrid Working and Flexi time available.
DBS Check: Yes
Closing Date: 17/02/2026 at 23:59
Reference: DBC/SPP26

Grow your career at Dartford, the second fastest growing place in the country. With the Local Plan  adopted, the Planning Strategy and Infrastructure team are working on new forms of planning policies, supplementary documents, additional guidance and plans for infrastructure.

Located on the River Thames, the Borough is a complex mix of both urban and rural environments, including Ebbsfleet Garden City and Bluewater shopping centre, but also the River Darent valley, marshland, chalk grassland heath and Ancient Woodland.

We are looking for experienced strategic and flexible thinkers keen for a challenge in a positive high growth environment.  We are a friendly and integrated team, with planners, urban designers and infrastructure professionals working together. You will have demonstrable analytical and written skills, a creative approach to problem solving and good communication skills.

If you would like to speak to someone about this post please contact Mark Aplin, Planning Strategy & Infrastructure Manager on 01322 343202.

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