CIL and S106 Officer

LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES & LB WANDSWORTH; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK local government authority is seeking a CIL and S106 Officer to join their Spatial Planning Service. The role involves administering CIL and monitoring S106 agreements, providing crucial advice to colleagues, and engaging with the public. Candidates should possess a full understanding of CIL regulations, experience in Development Management, and strong skills in Excel. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and various employee benefits, including 40 days of annual leave.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience in Development Management is preferred.
• Ability to manage detailed calculations under pressure.
• Familiarity with S106 agreements and CIL Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide CIL and S106 advice to colleagues.
• Engage with residents and developers for compliance.
• Administer CIL and monitor S106 agreements.

Skills

Full knowledge of the Community Infrastructure Levy

Experience administering CIL or S106 agreements

Proven information management and numeracy skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Advanced knowledge of Excel

Job description

CIL and S106 Officer

£37,602 - £47,229 per annum

Permanent

Full Time (36 hours)

Hybrid – Working from home & Wandsworth Town Hall

Other essential information- x 2 full time vacancies

Are you an experienced professional with excellent understanding of CIL and S106 and want to join a positive and ambitious team?

As a CIL and S106 Officer, you will be part of our Spatial Planning Service, working across both Councils with an extensive CIL and S106 caseload, administering CIL and monitoring S106 agreements relating to developments. There are a variety of different types and scale of development in both boroughs, from the iconic Battersea Power Station and the Ram Brewery to small residential extensions.

About the role

You will work on a wide range of casework, including householder applications and major developments, providing CIL and S106 advice to colleagues within the Councils, while engaging with residents and developers to ensure compliance with the CIL requirements.

Developer contributions collected ensure necessary infrastructure to support Local Plan priorities can be delivered, whilst planning obligations ensure site specific mitigation of the impacts of new development for the benefit of residents, businesses and the local community.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• You will need a full knowledge of the Community Infrastructure Levy, update to date knowledge of S106 agreements and CIL Regulations and how they apply to development.
• You must have experience administering CIL or S106 agreements or working in Development Management.
• Proven information, management and numeracy skills, with ability to work on detailed calculations in a high-pressure environment.
• You will have the ability to work effectively to meet challenging deadlines and competing & changing priorities.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, and the ability to use a wide range of computer software to carry out the role.

If you meet the above criteria and would like to contribute to the success of the Spatial Planning Service, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

Closing Date

11th January 2026.

Shortlisting Date

w/c 12th January 2026.

Interview Date

w/c 19th January 2026.

A written practical test will form part of the interview process.

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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 any 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 expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and 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.