Job Description
6 Month Contract With A local Authority
Job Purpose
To develop, implement, manage and be accountable for an effective Section 106 (S106) and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) monitoring and payments system, ensuring the timely collection, management, and allocation of developer contributions in accordance with legal agreements and Council priorities.
To act as the Council’s lead professional expert on S106 and CIL, providing strategic advice, robust data analysis, financial oversight, and effective stakeholder coordination to support infrastructure delivery and sustainable development.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the lead professional expert within the Council on all matters relating to S106 and CIL, serving as the main point of contact for internal teams, developers, legal representatives, finance colleagues, and external partners.
* Develop, implement, and manage the Council’s S106 / CIL systems and processes to ensure effective collection, monitoring, and distribution of developer contributions.
* Lead the ongoing review and improvement of S106 processes, ensuring compliance with legal agreements and Council policies.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date S106 / CIL databases, ensuring financial, legal, and project information is recorded correctly.
* Analyse quantitative and qualitative data relating to S106 / CIL contributions and funded projects and produce clear, timely reports for senior officers, committees, and stakeholders.
* Coordinate proposals for S106 funding, working with service areas to identify eligible projects, and present them to the S106 Sub-Committee for decision-making.
* Lead the S106 Officer Working Group to ensure detailed, accurate, and actionable reports are prepared for funding decisions.
* Ensure accurate financial records are maintained, invoices are raised on time, and any debt recovery is progressed in collaboration with the Finance and Legal teams.
* Monitor development sites, payment triggers, and project delivery to ensure compliance with S106 agreements.
* Support the preparation of the Annual Infrastructure Funding Statement (IFS) and maintain records relating to viability assessments submitted as part of development proposals.
* Respond to S106 / CIL-related enquiries, including FOI requests, ensuring information is accurate and timely.
* Provide input into Local Plan viability assessment work and other planning policy initiatives.
* Lead on the implementation of CIL should it be introduced by the Council, in addition to S106 responsibilities.
Requirements
* Significant experience working with S106 agreements and/or CIL within a local authority or similar environment.
* Strong understanding of planning legislation, developer contributions, and infrastructure funding mechanisms.
* Proven ability to manage complex data sets, maintain accurate records, and produce clear, concise reports.
* Experience of financial monitoring, invoicing, and working collaboratively with finance and legal teams.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience reporting to committees or senior stakeholders.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
* Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal teams, developers, statutory bodies, and other partners.
* Knowledge of Local Plan preparation, viability assessment, and planning policy is desirable.
* Experience of committee processes, FOI requests, and S106 / CIL system implementation is desirable.
* Flexible approach to work, including attending evening meetings and visiting development sites as required.