Building Safety Levy Officer

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 37,602 - 47,229; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Job summary

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth is hiring a Building Safety Levy Officer to administer the Building Safety Levy and support CIL administration. The role involves calculating, billing and recording charges, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

The post is permanent, full-time, with hybrid working across Richmond and Wandsworth—minimum one day in the office per week—and a focus on accurate records, stakeholder engagement and financial

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Building Safety Act 2022, the Building Safety Levy and related regulations.
• Strong administrative, organisational and case-management skills applying legislation accurately.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with databases to collate, query, analyse, interpret and present data.
• Understanding of planning, building control, developer contributions or similar regulatory systems and processes, including audit trails.
• Ability to interpret complex information and communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders.
• Proactive, self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Administer Building Safety Levy processes including calculation, billing, collection, monitoring and recording of charges in line with legislation, government guidance and Council procedures.
• Maintain accurate case records, support financial reconciliation and reporting.
• Provide clear information to developers, residents, councillors and internal colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with Building Control, Planning, Finance, Legal Services, Digital Services and external stakeholders to support effective implementation and ongoing operation of the levy.
• Support the administration of CIL, including monitoring developer contributions, maintaining databases, issuing invoices and assisting with statutory reporting.
• The role will suit someone who is organised, accurate and proactive, with strong attention to detail and an interest in regulatory administration, developer contributions and public service delivery.

Skills

Knowledge

Administrative Skills

Excel Skills

Planning Knowledge

Complex information

Proactivity

Job description

Job Title: Building Safety Levy Officer

Salary Range: SSA S02-PO1 £37,602-£47,229

Permanent, Full Time

Other essential information: Hybrid across Richmond and Wandsworth minimum of 1 day a week in the office.

Additional duties include support for the administration of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

We are looking for a Building Safety Levy Officer

You will help Richmond and Wandsworth Councils implement and administer the Building Safety Levy, a new statutory function introduced through the Building Safety Act 2022 to support the remediation of unsafe residential buildings.

You will manage accurate records, support financial administration, respond to enquiries and work with colleagues across Building Control, Planning, Finance, Legal Services and Digital Services to ensure the levy operates effectively and in line with statutory requirements.

You will also provide support for the administration of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), helping ensure developer contributions are recorded, invoiced, reconciled and reported transparently. The role is important to the Council’s ability to administer development-related charges accurately, consistently and efficiently.

About the role

This is an opportunity to join a professional regulatory service at an important point in building safety reform.

You will administer Building Safety Levy processes, including calculation, billing, collection, monitoring and recording of charges in line with legislation, government guidance and Council procedures.

You will maintain accurate case records, support financial reconciliation and reporting, and provide clear information to developers, residents, councillors and internal colleagues.

You will work collaboratively with Building Control, Planning, Finance, Legal Services, Digital Services and external stakeholders to support effective implementation and ongoing operation of the levy.

You will also support the administration of CIL, including monitoring developer contributions, maintaining databases, issuing invoices and assisting with statutory reporting.

The role will suit someone who is organised, accurate and proactive, with strong attention to detail and an interest in regulatory administration, developer contributions and public service delivery.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Knowledge: Understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022, the Building Safety Levy and associated regulations and guidance.
• Administrative Skills: Strong administrative, organisational and case-management skills, with experience of applying legislation, policy or formal procedures accurately in a busy service environment.
• Excel Skills: Advanced Excel skills and confidence using databases or business systems to collate, query, analyse, interpret and present data.
• Planning Knowledge: Understanding of planning, building control, developer contributions or similar regulatory systems and processes, including the importance of accurate records and audit trails.
• Complex information: Ability to interpret complex information, make reasoned and consistent judgements, and communicate clearly with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactivity: A proactive, self‑motivated approach, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.