Strategic Lead, Developer Contributions & Infrastructure

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking an ambitious planning professional to lead the council's approach to securing developer contributions through CIL and Section 106 agreements, delivering millions for schools, transport and community facilities.

You will formulate policy, establish procedures and governance, support planning officers to negotiate contributions, and advise senior leaders and elected members on funding priorities while engaging developers and local communities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading policy development for planning and developer contributions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with senior leaders and elected members.
• Proven ability to interpret legislation and deliver complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead Wiltshire Council's approach to securing, recovering, monitoring and spending developer contributions (CIL and Section 106).
• Negotiate with developers to deliver investments for schools, transport and community facilities.
• Formulate policy, establish procedures and governance for developer contributions.
• Support planning officers in negotiations and establish favourable legal clauses.
• Advise senior leaders and elected members on funding strategy and project prioritisation.
• Build relationships with developers, infrastructure providers and local communities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Policy formulation

Education

Planning degree

Job description

Wiltshire Council is seeking an ambitious planning professional to lead the council's approach to securing developer contributions through CIL and Section 106 agreements, delivering millions for schools, transport and community facilities.

You will formulate policy, establish procedures and governance, support planning officers to negotiate contributions, and advise senior leaders and elected members on funding priorities while engaging developers and local communities.