S106 and Community Infrastructure Officer - Apprentice

Somerset Council; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

LGPS pension

Volunteer opportunities

Wellbeing support

Generous leave

Job summary

Somerset Council in Taunton is recruiting as an apprentice S106 and Community Infrastructure Officer to support sustainable communities by managing Section 106 agreements and the CIL. You will undertake a Business Admin Level 3 apprenticeship with Babington Business College, delivered virtually.

You will gain hands-on experience with contributions, funding allocation and reporting, while developing guidance for processes and engaging with developers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above.
• Confidence in communicating with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Experience of working in a digital environment.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A willingness to learn and independently obtain information from resources.
• The ability to prioritise workload as part of a busy team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor s106 contributions and CIL payments, ensuring requirements are met.
• Collaborate with developers, legal teams, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate allocation and use of s106 and CIL funding for local infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate records of agreements, payments and expenditure.
• Prepare reports showing how developer contributions are used and their impact.
• Provide clear advice and guidance on s106 and CIL processes.
• Engage with stakeholders and communities to understand infrastructure needs and priorities.
• Help develop and review guidance and policies for s106 and CIL processes.

Skills

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Business Admin Level 3 apprenticeship

Job description

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S106 and Community Infrastructure Officer - Apprentice

As a s106 and CIL Officer Apprentice, you’ll help ensure development supports sustainable communities by managing and monitoring Section 106 agreements and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). You’ll work with developers, stakeholders and internal teams to monitor compliance, coordinate contributions and help ensure funding supports local infrastructure needs.

As part of this role you’ll complete a Business Admin Level 3 apprenticeship with Babington Business College – all training will be virtual.

How You'll Make a Difference

• Manage and monitor s106 contributions and CIL payments, ensuring requirements are met.
• Work closely with developers, legal teams, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate the allocation and use of s106 and CIL funding to support local infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate records of agreements, payments and expenditure.
• Prepare reports showing how developer contributions are being used and their impact.
• Provide clear advice and guidance on s106 and CIL processes.
• Work with stakeholders and communities to understand infrastructure needs and priorities.
• Help develop and review guidance and policies to keep the Council’s s106 and CIL processes clear and transparent.

What You'll Bring

• Maths and English GCSE Grade C/4 or above.
• Confidence in communicating.
• Experience of working in a digital environment.
• A high level of accuracy.
• A willingness to learn and the ability to independently obtain information from a range of provided resources.
• The ability to prioritise workload as part of a busy team.

Why Join Us?

At Somerset Council, we're a progressive organisation committed to improving lives and shaping better services for our communities. Based in one of England's most beautiful counties, it's a great place to build your career and enjoy an excellent quality of life.

• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchaseadditional leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK's mostenhancedand secure pension schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangementstosupportwork-life balance, where service needs allow.
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to confidential employee assistance services.
• Paid volunteering opportunities, helping you make a difference both inside and outside of work.
• 28 days’ annual leave, in addition to bank holidays.
• This role offers hybrid working, allowing you to work either from home or from our offices at County Hall, Taunton.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for VISA sponsorship.

We believe diversity makes us stronger and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, whose unique perspectives help us better serve the people of Somerset.