Developer Contributions Technician

Horsham District Council; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

LGPS membership

Job summary

Horsham District Council is seeking a Developer Contributions Technician to join our Development and Building Control team in Horsham. The role involves administering CIL requirements, issuing notices and invoices, and performing detailed calculations with accuracy.

You will maintain records for CIL, S106 and planning conditions, coordinating with Finance, Land Charges and Legal Services to ensure data integrity.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Section 106 regulations.
• Strong numerical and data management skills with accuracy in calculations.
• Experience using databases and IT systems to manage information.

Responsibilities

• Administer and co-ordinate CIL requirements, including issuing Liability Notices, Demand Notices and invoices.
• Carry out CIL liability calculations, accounting for exemptions, reliefs, abatements, surcharges and interest.
• Maintain up-to-date records for CIL, S106, planning conditions monitoring and related processes.

Skills

CIL knowledge

Numerical skills

Data management

Deadline-driven

Job description

Contract type: Fixed Term 12 Months (initially to end 30 September 2027, or on return of post holder) (there may be a possibility of extension subject to further funding)

Interview date: 22 Sept 2026

Ref: P1769

About the role

Horsham District Council is looking for a Developer Contributions Technician to join our friendly Development and Building Control team at Horsham District Council.

As Developer Contributions Technician you will undertake the day-to-day administration and co-ordination of CIL requirements, including the timely issuing of CIL Liability Notices, Demand Notices and invoices, the processing of CIL exemption and relief claim forms. In this important role you will undertake CIL liability calculations, taking account of exemptions, reliefs, abatements, surcharges, and interest where applicable, and seeking further information from applicants or colleagues as required. You also will be required to maintain up-to-date and accurate database and documentation records for CIL and S106 matters, and those pertaining to planning conditions monitoring, Building Safety Levy and Biodiversity Net Gain monitoring, liaising with Finance, Land Charges and Legal Services Teams to ensure records are consistent and land charges recorded as required. The role will also involve monitoring and reporting on commencement and completion of developments with specific reference to compliance with any conditions attached to the granting of planning permission and S106 obligations.

Your role will also include:

• Undertaking research and respond to solicitor enquiries, Subject Access Requests (SAR), and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests in relation to enquiries regarding CIL, S106 compliance and planning conditions as necessary.
• Working with stakeholders, elected members and community groups.

You’ll be based in our modern offices in Horsham town centre, working as part of a supportive, knowledgeable and collaborative team. Once settled in there will be opportunities for some home working.

About you

We’re looking for someone who brings both technical knowledge and a collaborative approach.

To succeed as Developer Contributions Technician, you will have:

• An understanding of the Community Infrastructure Levy, Section 106 agreements and relevant regulations.
• Strong numerical and data management skills, with confidence in carrying out detailed calculations accurately.
• Experience of using databases and IT systems to manage information.
• The ability to work to deadlines and manage detailed work, even in a busy environment.

You will be someone who enjoys working with others, communicates clearly, and takes pride in delivering good outcomes for the community.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Madeleine Hartley, Planning Compliance Team Leader, at 01403 215168.

About us

We have a friendly and supportive working environment and being a smaller Council, you can really get to know everybody.

We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance by offering 28 days’ (207.2 hours) annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), and flexible/hybrid working options where applicable.

We offer a generous benefits package, including an online discounts platform, and membership of theLocal Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) , which provides an attractive employer contribution.

To support employees’ professional development the Council provides reimbursement for professional subscriptions and a number of training opportunities, including extensive in-house learning resources, short courses, Apprenticeships, and qualifications such as Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), Master of Business Administration (MBA).