Are you looking to lead on developer contributions and S106 agreements? The District Council has an exciting S106 Officer opportunity!
Location: Ely, CB7
Salary: £33,699 – £38,220 per annum plus benefits
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 31 May 2026
About Us
East Cambridgeshire boasts excellent transport links, stunning countryside, vibrant markets, and welcoming communities and it one of the UK's happiest and healthiest places to live.
The District Council takes pride in its innovative approach to delivering sustainable and economically driven services that benefit residents, stakeholders, and the environment.
S106 Officer - The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Infrastructure and Strategic Housing team at The District Council as a S106 Officer on a permanent basis.
If you are a customer focused, professional, team-oriented individual with excellent organisational skills, then we would like to hear from you.
S106 Officer - Key Responsibilities
* Provide advice to colleagues and applicants on S106 obligations, planning applications and heads of terms
* Negotiate S106 Agreements on behalf of the Council with applicants, planning and legal officers
* Lead the administration, monitoring and enforcement of S106 processes, including database management and reconciliation
* Monitor implementation of developments on site to ensure compliance with financial and non-financial obligations
* Develop and write performance and financial reports and assist with audits for committees and finance teams
* Work closely with finance colleagues on collection and spending of S106 contributions
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and proactively recommend revised procedures
S106 Officer - You
* 5 GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths (grade C or grade 4 above), plus Business Administration qualification or equivalent experience
* Experience in Development Management and management of S106 Agreements with knowledge of developer contributions, CIL and S106
* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and Access with proven ability to collate, query and analyse data
* Ability to communicate technical information clearly both verbally and in writing to diverse stakeholders
* Methodical approach with high levels of accuracy and excellent organisational skills
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities
Benefits
* We do offer hybrid working arrangements, the minimum expectation for this role is to be present in the office at least 3 days per week.
* Childcare scheme in approved cases
* Training and development opportunities
* Occupational health programmeHoliday and sickness scheme entitlements
Closing date for completed applications is: Sunday 31 May 2026
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