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Strategic Planning & Development Director
The Port of London Authority is seeking an exceptional leader to join its Executive Committee as Director of Planning & Development. You will lead the PLA's planning, development and statutory consenting agenda, shaping strategic direction for the UK's busiest port and inland waterway.
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Position: Strategic Planning & Development Director
Employer: Port of London Authority
Location: Gravesend, UK
Type: Permanent
Published on: 4 Aug 2026
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