Building Safety Levy Lead

Wokingham Borough Council; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

GP helpline

Employee assistance programme

Free onsite gym

Local & lifestyle discounts

Move through menopause course

Sports & social group activities

And more!

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a part-time Building Safety Levy Lead for a 24-month fixed-term contract. You will implement, administer and collect the Building Safety Levy, developing processes, governance and controls.

You will advise on levy requirements, collaborate with developers and internal teams, monitor performance and maintain records while managing risks. The role requires delivering complex regulatory/financial processes within local government.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Building Control, regulatory field or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of local authority finance and levy mechanisms.
• Experience administering processes to tight timescales with high accuracy.
• Experience working with developers and external stakeholders on levy or financial compliance.

Responsibilities

• Administer end-to-end levy process including chargeability, notices and receipts.
• Maintain accurate records and secure data handling in IT/financial systems.
• Issue levy determination notices ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Conduct spot checks of levy information for regulatory compliance.
• Measure plans and check exemptions against evidence and land rates.
• Prepare and submit quarterly transfer of MI & revenue to MHCLG.
• Act as a point of contact for levy-related queries.

Skills

Local authority finance

Levy mechanisms

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree or equivalent in Building Control/regulatory field

LABC Technical Building Control Certificate (L3)

Job description

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £47,665 - £53,052 Per Annum, Plus Benefits
Location: Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working
Contract: Contract
Working Pattern: Part Time
Hours: 20 hours per week.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 19/10/2026 at 23:00
Reference: 713540

We have an excellent opportunity for a Building Safety Levy Lead to join Wokingham Borough Council on a Part-time, 24 month Fixed-Term Contract.

As Building Safety Levy Lead, you will take responsibility for the effective implementation, administration and collection of the Building Safety Levy. You will lead the development of appropriate processes, procedures and governance arrangements, ensuring the Council is prepared to meet its statutory responsibilities.

Working collaboratively with colleagues, senior stakeholders, developers and external partners, you will provide specialist advice and guidance on the levy and ensure requirements are communicated clearly. You will oversee operational delivery, monitor performance and maintain accurate records, while identifying and managing risks, issues and dependencies.

You will also be responsible for the financial management of the levy collection process, establishing effective controls and reporting arrangements to support transparency, accountability and compliance. As the Council's lead officer for this area, you will keep abreast of relevant legislation and government guidance, translating these into practical local arrangements.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a collaborative, motivated and delivery-focused professional with experience of implementing complex regulatory or financial processes, ideally within local government, to lead an important new area of work at Wokingham Borough Council.

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

Generous Annual Leave– 31 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays

GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week

Employee Assistance Programme- Including a 24/7Your CareHelpline

Free Onsite Gym- Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham

Local & Lifestyle Discounts- Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more

Move through Menopause Course

Sports & Social Group Activities– Including running, football, cricket & more

And more!

Key Responsibilities

• Administer the end-to-end levy process, including receipt of information and determining levy chargeability and liability, issuing levy determination notices and receipt of payments and issues of payment certificates.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure secure data handling within relevant IT and financial systems.
• Issue timely levy determination notices, ensuring compliance with levy regulations.
• Conduct spot checks of sets of levy information received in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• This will include measuring plans, checking exemptions claimed against evidence provided and other information at the LA’s disposal, checking correct application of the previously developed land rate.
• Prepare and submit quarterly transfer of MI & revenue to MHCLG.
• Act as a point of contact for levy-related queries, providing clear guidance to developers and internal teams.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience in a Building Control or regulatory field, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Hold a minimum L3 LABC Technical Building Control Certificate or confirm willingness upon appointment to complete the certificate within 12 months and combined relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of local authority finance and levy mechanisms.
• Experience of administering processes to tight timescale and with high levels of accuracy.
• Experience working with developers and external stakeholders on levy or financial compliance.

Our Area:

Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.

Our Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

Interview date: TBC

Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.