Development Contributions Officer

The JobsBoard; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Hybrid working

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Park and Ride access

Employee discounts

Job summary

Canterbury City Council is seeking a Development Contributions Officer to manage S106, CIL and Building Safety Levy contributions. You will administer, monitor and report on the funds, liaising with developers and internal teams to ensure timely payments.

The role includes issuing liability notices, maintaining records, developing procedures, and supporting expenditure with partner bodies. It offers 37 hours per week, hybrid working, 23 days leave plus holidays, and a local government pension.

Qualifications

• Experience with invoicing, tracking payments and reconciling records.
• Understanding of planning and building control processes and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience using databases to record and analyse information.

Responsibilities

• Administer, record, collect, monitor and report on S106, CIL and Building Safety Levy.
• Issue liability notices and check exemptions/reliefs against evidence.
• Handle inquiries from applicants and stakeholders and develop SOPs.
• Support expenditure of contributed funds with internal and external bodies.
• Assist with enforcement of non-payment and non-financial obligations.

Skills

Invoicing

Payment tracking

Reconciliation

Database experience

Customer interaction

Attention to detail

Interpreting guidance

Education

3 A levels or equivalent

Tools

Databases

Job description

The Planning Obligations team at Canterbury City Council are looking for a Development Contributions Officer to join them.

We are looking to recruit a Development Contributions Officer to help manage the administration processes of the S106 planning agreements, Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and the Building Safety Levy (BSL). Working with others in the Team, you will provide an effective and efficient function for the collection, monitoring of S106 developer contributions, Community Infrastructure Levy and Building Safety Levy. Liaising with developers, stakeholders and internal teams to oversee compliance and timely payments.

It is an exciting time to join the team. The successful candidate will be encouraged to think creatively and contribute to improving how developer contributions are monitored, collected, reported, and delivered, helping to support the delivery of the Council's Infrastructure Delivery Plan.

What's in it for you

• Salary £36,291.51
• Cost of living pay award negotiated annually as a salary increase
• Full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent contract
• Flexible, hybrid working
• 23 days annual leave which increase with service, plus bank holidays, plus 3 given days usually used over the Christmas period, with the option to buy more annual leave
• No working on Bank Holidays
• A local government pension scheme
• Employee perks including retailer and lifestyle discounts
• An easier commute: free use of Canterbury's Park and Ride, flexi bus tickets, and a cycle to work scheme
• Access to free counselling, advice and webinars through the employee assistance programme, plus contributions to the cost of flu jabs

About this job

This role will help manage the collection, monitoring, and spending of S106 developer contributions, Community Infrastructure Levy, and Building Safety Levy.

Here's what you'll get up to:

• Administer, record, collect, monitor and report on Community Infrastructure Levy, section 106 financial contributions, and Building Safety Levy in accordance with the regulations
• Ensure Community Infrastructure Levy Liability notices are issued correctly, including measuring plans and checking applications for exemption/relief against evidence provided
• Deal with enquiries from applicants, agents, and other stakeholders in relation to Community Infrastructure Levy, section 106 financial contributions, and Building Safety Levy
• Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures, protocols, and guidance for the administration of the Community Infrastructure Levy, section 106 planning obligations, and Building Safety Levy
• Support internal services and external bodies (e.g. Parish Councils, County Council) with the expenditure of Community Infrastructure Levy and section 106 monies
• Assist with the enforcement of non-payment of the Community Infrastructure Levy and Section 106 planning obligations and compliance with non-financial section 106 planning obligations

About you

Your knowledge:

• Familiarity with financial processes such as invoicing, payment tracking, and reconciliation
• Understanding of planning and building control processes and regulatory frameworks

Your experience:

• Experience of using databases to record and analyse information
• Experience of working with a range of customers and professional organisations
• Experience in administrative roles (preferably within a local authority or public sector setting although not essential)

Your skills:

• Attention to detail and accuracy in processing documentation and maintaining records
• Ability to interpret, understand and apply guidance, regulations, and process maps

Your qualifications:

• 3 A levels or equivalent or significant relevant experience

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