Developer Contributions Officer

Lewisham; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewisham Council is seeking a Senior Developer Contributions Officer to ensure growth and development delivers infrastructure and community benefits. You will lead the Building Safety Levy (BSL) program, work with internal teams, software providers and external stakeholders to develop Levy processes and ensure compliance with legislation.

You will oversee the multi-million-pound Developer Contributions Programme, negotiating, collecting, monitoring and allocating contributions to borough

Qualifications

• Experience administering Building Safety Levy (BSL) processes.
• Knowledge of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) regulations.
• Understanding of Section 106 obligations (S106).
• Experience with online databases such as Exacom or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and administration of Building Safety Levy (BSL) processes and procedures.
• Administer and collect the BSL once implemented, including reporting.
• Monitor and report on CIL and S106 obligations and contributions.
• Secure CIL or S106 contributions for projects in Lewisham.
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefings, and documentation for diverse audiences.
• Provide technical guidance and engage with applicants and stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of systems, processes and reporting for developer contributions.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Tools

Exacom

Job description

As a Senior Developer Contributions Officer, you will form part of the team ensuring that growth and development contribute to the delivery of essential infrastructure and community benefits across Lewisham. You will play a leading role in the administration, monitoring and continuous improvement of the Council's Building Safety Levy function, working closely with internal teams, software providers and external stakeholders to develop Levy processes and ensure their effective operation and compliance with legislative requirements. You will also support the effective management of the Council's multi-million-pound Developer Contributions Programme, overseeing the negotiation, collection, monitoring and allocation of contributions that help deliver the borough's strategic priorities. What's the role? You will work within our multi-disciplinary Strategic Planning team contributing to a wide range of exciting and complex projects that help shape Lewisham's future. We are a supportive, positive and dedicated team, committed to high standards, continuous improvement and delivering the best outcomes for our communities.

• Playing a lead role in developing Building Safety Levy (BSL) processes and procedures and working closely with internal teams, software providers and external stakeholders to ensure these process are working effectively.
• Administering and collecting the BSL once implemented, including the preparation and submission of quarterly management information
• Monitoring, collecting, administration and reporting of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).
• Monitoring and management of Section 106 agreements ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Working with stakeholders to secure CIL or S106 contributions into projects.
• Preparing high-quality reports, briefing notes, correspondence, presentations and other documentation for a range of audiences
• Providing technical guidance, advice, mentoring; and constructive engagement with applicants, stakeholders and the community.
• Supporting continuous improvement in systems, processes and reporting arrangements to ensure the effective administration of developer contributions and the delivery of community infrastructure.
  of working in CIL collection and detailed understanding of the CIL regulations
• understanding of monitoring S106 obligations and s106 Agreements.
• of working with Exacom or another similar online database.

You should bring:

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail
• Discover your potential in Lewisham, where the work you do has a meaningful impact on our vibrant and diverse communities.

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK's first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of London's most ambitious and forward-thinking boroughs as a Senior Developer Contributions Officer.

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks