Development Contributions Officer

Canterbury City Council; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local government pension scheme

Annual leave 23 days

Cycle to work

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

The Planning Obligations team at Canterbury City Council is seeking a Development Contributions Officer to manage S106, CIL, and Building Safety Levy processes. You will liaise with developers and internal teams to ensure timely payments and accurate reporting, supporting the Infrastructure Delivery Plan.

The role offers a full-time, permanent contract with 37 hours per week and a flexible, hybrid working pattern. A pension scheme, generous leave, and staff discounts accompany the package.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with invoicing, payment tracking, and reconciliation.
• Understanding of planning and building control processes.
• Experience using databases and liaising with customers.

Responsibilities

• Administer and report on CIL, S106 and Building Safety Levy.
• Issue liability notices and check exemptions/relief evidence.
• Handle enquiries from applicants, agents and stakeholders.
• Develop SOPs and guidance for levy administration.
• Support expenditure of CIL and section 106 monies.
• Assist with enforcement of non-payment and non-financial obligations.

Skills

Invoicing

Payment tracking

Reconciliation

Planning knowledge

Data analysis

Education

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 Councils Infrastructure Delivery Plan.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary £36,291.51
• Cost of living pay award negotiated annually as a salary increase
• This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent contract.
• Flexible, hybrid working - we understand the importance of a good work-life balance.
• We offer a generous annual leave entitlement. You’ll receive 23 days annual leave which increase with service, plus bank holidays, PLUS 3 given days which are usually used over the Christmas period when our main offices are closed. You’ll also have the option to buy more annual leave.
• We do not work on Bank Holidays.
• A fantastic local government pension scheme.
• Employee perks, including multiple retailer and lifestyle discounts to help you get the most out of your money and enjoy your free time.
• An easier commute: free use of Canterbury’s Park and Ride, flexi bus tickets, and a cycle to work scheme.
• Stay healthy: Access to free counselling, advice, and webinars through our employee assistance programme, as well as 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. This will include measuring plans, checking applications for exemption / relief against evidence provided and other information at the LA’s disposal in accordance with the regulations.
• 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, the ideal Development Contributions officer for the job:

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).
• Attention to detail and accuracy in processing documentation and maintaining records.
• Ability to interpret, understand and apply guidance, regulations, and process maps.
• 3 A levels or equivalent or significant relevant experience

For an informal chat to find out more about the role or what it’s like to work for Canterbury City Council’s Planning Obligations Team, please contact Wendy Davies, Principal Development Contributions Officer by email on [e-mail]

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