The Port of Dover's chief executive is leaving his role, it has been confirmed today.

The announcement comes just two weeks after it was revealed staff had responded to a survey with allegations about his behaviour.

A statement on the port authority's website says Mr Waggott has decided to leave the Port of Dover to "pursue new opportunities".

It follows more than a decade of service to the organisation in various posts, including the role of chief executive for the past five years.

Chairman Richard Everitt said: "Tim has led a number of successful initiatives including securing new powers, commencing the transformational Western Docks development, raising the profile of the Port (particularly in relation to Brexit), delivering improved community relations, and coping with many challenges to consistently deliver record volumes of freight traffic."

Mr Waggott said on the website statement: "It has been a great privilege to work at the Port of Dover. I have had an incredible journey and made many friends who I thank wholeheartedly for their support. I am proud of the achievements of the entire team and I know they will go on to be ever more successful in delivering for future generations."

Management say the port continues to be run by a strong executive team under the direction of the board.

It is not confirmed whether Mr Waggott's departure has anything to do with the revelation about a staff survey by human resources consultants Dakota Blue of Ashford.

Earlier this month, Sky News reported it had learned Mr Waggott was the subject of an investigation stemming from complaints by colleagues at the port.

Sky reported that the complaints against him were said to include use of abusive language towards staff and members of the public.

Port management would not comment further on that report, but said that following the staff engagement survey, "a number of issues came to light".