S106 & Community Infrastructure Levy Officer

Somerset Council; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

LGPS pension

Health & wellbeing support

Paid volunteering opportunities

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Somerset County Council in Taunton is seeking a S106 & CIL Officer to manage planning contributions and ensure funding supports local infrastructure. You will monitor s106 agreements, oversee CIL payments and prepare clear reports on use and impact, working with developers, legal teams and internal stakeholders.

The role requires knowledge of planning legislation, s106 and CIL processes, and a degree in Planning or Law.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of planning legislation, s106 agreements and CIL.
• Experience managing s106 and CIL processes in planning or a related field.
• Degree in Planning, Law, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Good financial, analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to interpret planning law, solve problems and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage s106 contributions and CIL payments, ensuring requirements are met.
• Coordinate the allocation and use of s106 and CIL funding to support local infrastructure.
• Work with developers, legal teams, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• 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.

Skills

Planning law

S106 & CIL

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Planning/Law

Job description

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S106 & Community Infrastructure Levy Officer

Salary: Grade 12, ranging from £29,542 to £33,119 per annum.

Contract: Permanent and 2 Years Fixed Term available.

About the Role

As a s106 and CIL Officer, 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.

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

• Knowledge of planning legislation, s106 agreements and CIL.
• Experience managing s106 and CIL processes in planning or a related field.
• Degree in Planning, Law, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Good financial, analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to interpret planning law, solve problems and manage priorities.

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.
• There are Permanent and Fixed Term (2 years) roles available.
• This role offers hybrid working, allowing you to work either from home or from our offices at County Hall, Taunton (2 days per week).

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.