Project Officer

Job Switch; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a professional to lead the development and management of a S106 / CIL payment monitoring system in Liverpool. The candidate will analyze data, coordinate funding proposals, and oversee invoicing and debt recovery processes. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate financial records, leading working groups, and acting as the main contact for stakeholders. This role requires expertise in managing financial data and developing reports for decision-making purposes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage an effective S106 / CIL payment monitoring system.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data for report production.
• Coordinate proposals for S106 funding for decision-making.
• Act as the lead expert for S106 / CIL and liaise with stakeholders.
• Implement the council's S106 / CIL system for effective processing.
• Review data accuracy and maintain it in the relevant database.
• Ensure timely financial records in collaboration with Finance team.
• Prepare accurate information for invoicing and follow-ups.
• Lead the S106 Officer Working group for detailed project reports.
• Oversee invoicing and debt recovery with the legal team.

Job description

To develop, implement, manage and be accountable for an effective S106 / CIL payment monitoring system.

To lead in the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data and the production of associated reports.

To co-ordinate proposals for S106 funding and present to S106 Sub-Committee for decision.

• Act as the lead professional expert in the council for S106 / CIL and be the main contact for all stakeholders and partners.
• Lead on the implementation of the Councils S106 / CIL system to ensure the effective processing, collection and distribution of S106 / CIL monies.
• Lead on the accurate review of data and ensure this is maintained in the relevant database.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial records are maintained, in conjunction with Finance team.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date information is available for invoices to be raised and followed up.
• Lead the S106 Officer Working group to ensure detailed and accurate reports presenting potential projects for funding are drafted and presented to S106 Sub-Committee.
• Lead on progressing invoicing and progressing any debt recovery with the legal team, including monitoring for triggers for payments by liaising with key parties and visiting sites.

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