Total 3 job vacancies by Dover District Council

Are you passionate about the natural world? Do you want to make a difference to one of the most iconic landscapes in the UK and one of its more unusual country parks and nature reserves? Then this opportunity may be for you…

White Cliffs Countryside Partnership is a small not-for-profit organisation with just over 20 staff, which has three focus areas for its work: Managing Wild Spaces, Inspiring Local Communities and Reducing Our Climate Impact. We work alongside the local community, our volunteers and partners to protect and enhance the wild spaces of south-east Kent so they can thrive as sustainable havens for wildlife. Through our work we also aim to give everyone an opportunity to enjoy and benefit from these wild spaces.

We are currently looking to recruit an outgoing and positive individual to join our team and assist with the management of Samphire Hoe Country Park, which was created from the spoil of the Channel Tunnel and is now teeming with wildlife and a centre for outdoor learning and events.

Working alongside our team of rangers and volunteers, you will undertake a varied range of tasks from day-to-day including habitat management; visitor engagement and management; infrastructure maintenance and repair; and wildlife surveying.

What we need from you

With over 100,000 visitors a year, the job can be challenging and rewarding, and applicants will need to demonstrate their experience of working with the general public in busy environments and their ability to keep calm under pressure. You may have experience of managing visitors on a busy public site.

You should be able to demonstrate your interest and passion for the natural world and commitment to a career in wildlife conservation. You will have excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, and have experience of working with and/or leading volunteers.

The majority of the work involves being outdoors in all weathers and you will need to be able to undertake physical work on difficult terrain.

Outgoing and self-motivated, you will be able to work flexibly and under your own initiative as well as part of a team.

You will be computer literate and hold a full, clean driving licence.

What we offer you

We provide a fun, friendly, inclusive and flexible working environment along with a range of other benefits, including:

Benenden Health membership and Employee Assistance Program
Opt-in Local Government Pension Scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension
Generous annual leave provision
A programme of Personal Development, including certificated training and learning through our experienced, knowledgeable team
Staff Discount Scheme

Due to the nature of the role, this post requires an enhanced DBS check as part of pre-employment clearances.

Next Steps

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Paul Holt by email: paul.holt@dover.gov.uk or by phone: 01304 225649.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 5 December 2024.

over District Council has an exciting agenda to deliver first class public services, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do from building new, affordable homes to exciting regeneration schemes. A career with Dover District Council offers you the opportunity to excel.

As an employer, Dover District Council is 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.


The Role & Responsibilities: 
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a dedicated team of officers and to deal with a range of administrative functions that will bring you into contact with all services across the Council.

This role will be part of the Corporate Services and Democracy team and will support in respect of the administration of complaints, including maintaining the complaints database, providing administrative assistance to the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Council and to the Leader of the Council and Members of the Executive as required. This will include dealing with incoming and outgoing email, post and telephone calls and maintenance of the Leader’s and Chairman’s council diaries.

It will also involve a range of other administrative duties relating to democratic and corporate services functions, such as arranging and supporting internal meetings, and providing administrative support to the Head of Corporate Services and Democracy.


Who We Are Looking For?
We are looking for a team player who has excellent communication skills with an interest in working in Local Government.

If this sounds like you, please review the attached job description for further details of the application criteria.

Please note this is a politically restricted post.


What Can We Offer?
We can provide a friendly and supportive environment for you to excel in. We also offer several employee benefits, such as:
- Benenden Healthcare Membership and access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- An opt-in Local Government Pension Scheme with the opportunity for staff to make additional voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension
- A generous annual leave provision
- A discount scheme including reduced membership rates at the local leisure centre
- On-site parking
- Cycle2Work Scheme*
- Generous Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme*

*Length of service dependant


What Next?

If you would like a further discussion about the post then please contact Rebecca Brough, Head of Corporate Services and Democracy, by email at rebecca.brough@dover.gov.uk or by telephone on 01304 872304.

Interviews are expected to be held on 11 November 2024.

Dover District Council has an exciting agenda to deliver first class public services, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. From building new, affordable homes to exciting regeneration schemes. A career with Dover District Council offers you the opportunity to excel.



As an employer, Dover District Council is 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.



The Role & Responsibilities:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Development Officer to join our Strategic Housing Team, to increase delivery of new Council housing in the district and to act as one of the council’s experts on affordable housing development. If you are a conscientious, enthusiastic person, with a passion for affordable housing, together with excellent organisational and project management skills, we want to hear from you!



This is a key role which will support the council in its ambition to deliver the largest number of new Council Homes in a generation and is a dynamic and exciting time to join this dedicated team.



Who We Are Looking For:

- Experience of project managing the delivery of affordable housing projects.
- Comprehensive knowledge of housing development to support the effective and efficient delivery of affordable housing projects.
- Experience of training, motivating and managing delivery teams
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- GCSE English and Maths grade C or above.
- Qualified to A Level or equivalent.
- Qualified to degree level or equivalent (desirable)
- Relevant Professional Qualification (desirable)


What Can We Offer?

Dover District Council is a great place to work, with a friendly and supportive environment for you to excel in. We also offer several employee benefits, such as:

- Benenden Healthcare Membership and Employee Assistance Program
- Opt-in Local government pension scheme with the opportunity for staff 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 centres.
- On-site parking
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Generous Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid Working


Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a basic DBS check as part of their pre-employment clearances.



If you are interested in joining the Team delivering affordable housing but feel you do not have sufficient project management, construction experience or Team management a Development Officer post could be considered, with a view to undertaking the necessary training to progress to the Senior Development Officer post being advertised. Please contact the Housing Development Manager, details below, to discuss this route further prior to submitting your application.



What Next?

If you would like a further discussion about the post then please contact:-

Rachel Collins - Head of Housing at rachel.collins@dover.gov.uk.