Senior CIL and S106 Officer

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension

Job summary

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is seeking a Senior CIL and S106 Officer to join the Information and Planning Obligations Team, administering CIL and S106 on development in both Wandsworth and Richmond.

You will liaise with developers, residents and senior managers, provide expert guidance on S106 obligations, monitor performance targets, and help deliver infrastructure aligned with Local Plan priorities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and S106 regulations.
• Experience administering CIL or S106 agreements or working in Development Management.
• Strong information processing and numeracy skills for detailed calculations under pressure.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Administer S106 planning obligations across both Boroughs.
• Provide supervision of day-to-day team tasks to ensure service delivery.
• Liaise with developers and residents to explain requirements and progress.
• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements and performance targets.

Skills

CIL knowledge

S106 knowledge

Information processing

Workload management

Complex communication

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title-

Senior CIL and S106 Officer

Salary Range-

PO2 – PO4 £42,081 - £57,837

Permanent, Full Time

Location-

Wandsworth Town Hall

Other Essential Information-

Hybrid working up to 3 days in the office

Objective of Role

Wandsworth and Richmond Councils have an exciting opportunity within the Information and Planning Obligations Team administering CIL and S106. We are recruiting a Senior CIL and S106 Officer to join the team.

There is a variety of different types and scale of development in Richmond and Wandsworth, from the iconic Battersea Power Station and the Ram Brewery to small residential extensions. This role works across both Councils, with an extensive CIL and S106 caseload with a focus on administering S106 agreements that relate to development.

Developer contributions collected ensure necessary infrastructure to support Local Plan priorities can be delivered, whilst planning obligations ensure site specific mitigation of the impacts of new development for the benefit of residents, businesses and the local community.

We are positive and ambitious – When you join us, you’ll apply the same approach.

About The Role

You will work on a range of case work from householder applications to high profile developments across both Boroughs, providing comprehensive professional advice to colleagues and Senior Managers, and liaising with developers and residents with a focus on administering S106 agreements that relate to development.

You will have responsibility for ensuring the Council complies with legislative requirements in monitoring S106 planning obligations, providing supervision of day to day tasks of the team to ensure delivery of an excellent service. You will ensure the Councils comply with reporting requirements and internal performance management targets, working to agreed and identifiable timescales

Essential Qualifications, Skills And Experience

Knowledge- A full knowledge of the Community Infrastructure Levy, update to date knowledge of S106 agreements and CIL Regulations and how they apply to development.

Experience- Experience administering CIL or S106 agreements, or working in Development Management and supporting colleagues in understanding the applying the CIL legislation.

Information processing - Proven information and management and numeracy skills, with ability to work on detailed calculations in a high pressure environment.

Workload Management- The ability to work effectively to meet challenging deadlines and competing and changing priorities.

Complex communication- A professional approach, with the ability to communicate complex information to a broad range of customers, internal colleagues and senior managers

IT Skills- Advanced knowledge of excel, and the ability to use a wide range of computer software to carryout the role.

Indicative Recruitment timeline

Closing Date: 11th October 2026

Shortlisting Date: W/C 12th October 2026

Interview Date: W/C 19th October 2026

Test/Presentation:Yes- More information will be provided at the interview stage.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

• We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension