CIL S106 Officer

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 49,000; 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 are seeking a CIL and S106 Officer to administer the levy and developer contributions across both councils. The role covers a range of development types, with emphasis on timely collection and compliance with CIL requirements.

You will provide expert advice on CIL and S106, work with residents and developers, and contribute to ensuring infrastructure is funded in line with Local Plan priorities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Community Infrastructure Levy and updated S106/CIL regulations.
• Proven information management and numeracy skills; ability to perform detailed calculations under pressure.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines with changing priorities.
• Advanced IT skills and proficiency with a wide range of computer software.

Responsibilities

• Administer CIL and S106 across both Councils, advising colleagues and engaging with residents and developers.
• Ensure timely collection of CIL and S106, supporting enforcement to recover outstanding amounts.

Skills

CIL knowledge

S106 agreements

Information processing

Workload management

Excel

IT software proficiency

CIL/S106 administration

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title- CIL and S106 Officer

Salary Range-SO2 – PO1 £38,841 – £48,789

Fixed Term, Full Time

Location-Wandsworth Town Hall

Other Essential Information-Hybrid working up to 3 days in the office.

Objective of Role

Wandsworth and Richmond Councils have an exciting opportunity within the Information and Planning Obligations Team administering CIL and S106. We are recruiting a CIL and S106 Officer to join the team.

There is a variety of different types and scale of development in Richmond and Wandsworth, from the iconic Battersea Power Station and the Ram Brewery to small residential extensions. This role roles works across both Councils, dealing with a CIL caseload focusing on collection of CIL.

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.

We are positive and ambitious – When you join us, you’ll apply the same approach.

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

You will focus on ensuring the Councils collect CIL and S106 in a timely manner, working with the Senior CIL and S106 Officer focusing on the enforcement project to ensure the Councils collect any outstanding CIL due

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Knowledge – A full knowledge of the Community Infrastructure Levy, update to date knowledge of S106 agreements and CIL Regulations and how they apply to development.
• Information processing – Proven information and management and numeracy skills, with ability to work on detailed calculations in a high pressure environment.
• Workload Management – The ability to work effectively to meet challenging deadlines and competing and changing priorities
• IT Skills- – Advanced knowledge of excel, and the ability to use a wide range of computer software to carryout the role.
• Experience – You must have experience administering CIL or S106 agreements, or working in Development Management

Indicative Recruitment timeline

Closing Date: 11th October 2026

Shortlisting Date: W/C 12th October 2026

Interview Date: W/C 19th October 2026

Test/Presentation:Yes- More information will be provided at the interview stage.

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 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.

Company: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Salary: Salary From £38,841- £48,789 Depending on skills

Location: London (South), London (Greater)

Sector: Environment

Job Role: Planner