West Northamptonshire Council is looking for a dedicated and proactive Developer Contributions Officer to help drive forward its place‑shaping agenda.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the best developments are delivered across the region.
What will you be doing?
* Support the Principal Enforcement and Monitoring Officer in providing timely and appropriate advice on all matters related to Developer Contributions.
* Assist in the monitoring, collection, distribution and enforcement of Section 106 planning obligations and payments made under Community Infrastructure Levy regulations.
* Take enforcement action to ensure compliance where necessary.
* Contribute to the development of a flexible and resilient team, working collaboratively to meet service objectives and improve outcomes for the Council and the wider community.
* Maintain strong relationships with Councillors, local bodies and community groups, including Parish and Town Councils, to ensure effective communication and a customer‑focused approach to planning matters.
About You
You will need to be methodical, have an attention to detail and be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written. You are passionate about planning and development and committed to delivering positive change in West Northamptonshire.
About Us
At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences, a place to forge new opportunities, to empower you in your career and unite you with like‑minded people.
Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, and underpin everything we do.
We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximise their full potential. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
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