Community Infrastructure Levy Team Leader

Carrington West; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in London is seeking a Community Infrastructure Levy Team Leader on an initial 6-month contract. The role involves line managing the CIL team, overseeing the implementation of the Community Infrastructure Levy, and managing agreements within the council. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of the UK planning system and experience leading teams in related areas. Pay rate is £55 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Exacom system is beneficial.
• Experience in dealing with town planning and infrastructure matters is essential.

Responsibilities

• Line manage the CIL team and lead on meetings.
• Oversee implementation of Community Infrastructure Levy.
• Manage CIL and S106 agreements within the council.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of the UK planning system

Experience leading a team

Strong working knowledge of Exacom system

Education

Degree or postgraduate diploma in town planning or relevant subject

Job description

Overview

Carrington West are assisting a London-based local authority client in the search for a Community Infrastructure Levy Team Leader on an initial 6-month contract (then rolling).

We are looking for a team leader to line manage the council's CIL team and take a lead position during Infrastructure Funding and Community meetings. The role will take responsibility for the implementation of the Community Infrastructure Levy and the ongoing management and delivery of the infrastructure related fund. Specifically, take responsibility for the ongoing management of CIL / S106 agreements within the council. Candidates will ideally have a strong working knowledge of the Exacom system, which the council use for managing and monitoring CIL.

Responsibilities

• Line manage the CIL team and lead on Infrastructure Funding and Community meetings.
• Oversee the implementation of the Community Infrastructure Levy and ongoing management and delivery of the infrastructure related fund.
• Manage CIL and S106 agreements within the council.
• Possess (or develop) strong working knowledge of the Exacom system used for managing and monitoring CIL.
• Support the growth and development of colleagues in the team and transform the service where needed.
• Guide the work of the team on planning obligations and infrastructure planning matters and make delegated decisions on behalf of the local planning authority.
• Be willing to undertake S106 compliance casework as demands of work require.
• Full job description available upon request.

Qualifications

• Beneficial: Degree or postgraduate diploma in town and country planning or a relevant subject such as geography, environmental science, sustainability or geology.
• In-depth knowledge of the UK planning system.
• Experience leading a team of professional officers/staff dealing with town planning and/or S106 and/or CIL and/or infrastructure planning matters.

Contract details

• Location: London-based local authority.
• Pay Rate: £55 per hour.
• Job Ref: 60688.
• Contract: initial 6-month contract (then rolling).

How to apply

Please contact Cameron de Wit for a confidential discussion about this role, or email the planning team. Further details are available on request.