Development Monitoring Officer

Bristol City Council; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Bristol City Council is seeking a Development Monitoring Officer to support the Planning Service, monitor development, manage financial liabilities and contributions, and ensure processes are followed in a timely manner. A planning qualification is not essential, with a focus on enthusiasm, accuracy and problem-solving.

The role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary (£30,023 - £32,046), and opportunities to work with planning officers, developers, and finance teams.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented approach with good numeracy and analytical mindset.
• Enthusiasm, accuracy, problem-solving and willingness to learn are valued.

Responsibilities

• Monitor development activity and administer Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Section 106 contributions.
• Track financial liabilities and ensure processes are followed at the right times.
• Collaborate with planning officers, developers, legal and finance teams and explore digital tools.

Skills

Detail orientation

numeracy

Enthusiasm

Accuracy

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job reference VAC009030 Date posted 30/10/2026 Application closing date 15/11/2026 Location City Hall College Green City Centre Bristol BS1 5TR Salary BG8:- £30,023 - £32,046 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Planning and Building Control Attachments Person Specification.pdf Bristol City Council Application Guidance.pdf Job Description.pdf

Full Time, Permanent As part of the Council’s Planning Service, the Planning Obligations Section plays an important role in monitoring development and administering the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), Section 106 (S106) agreements and the Building Safety Levy (BSL).

Full Time, Permanent As part of the Council’s Planning Service, the Planning Obligations Section plays an important role in monitoring development and administering the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), Section 106 (S106) agreements and the Building Safety Levy (BSL). We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Development Monitoring Officer to join the team. If you have an interest in development, law and the built environment, enjoy working with numbers, and have a curious mind and a good eye for detail, we'd love to hear from you. A planning qualification is not essential – we value enthusiasm, accuracy, problem-solving and a willingness to learn. You will work with planning officers, developers, legal and finance teams and colleagues across the council, helping to track development, manage financial liabilities and contributions, and ensure the right processes are followed at the right time. It is a varied role combining development monitoring, data, legislation and finance, with opportunities to help shape how we work, improve our processes and explore the potential of digital tools.

Why Bristol City Council? At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working. Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact [e-mail]

Bristol City Council are not offering sponsorship for this role.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

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