About The Role
North Norfolk District Council's Planning Department is an ambitious place. Passionate and innovative, we continuously seek new ways to positively engage with our communities to enhance the customer experience and enable sustainable growth.
We are looking for a Section 106 and Infrastructure Levy Officer to sit within our Development Management team. This role is an opportunity for the right person to make it their own and make a real impact on the effective operation of the department.
As our Section 106 and Infrastructure Levy Officer, you will be responsible for the collection and distribution of developer contributions arising for section 106 obligations, infrastructure levy and section 111 payments. You will manage our databases and work with partners to get results, ensuring that spending commitments are delivered that align with the infrastructure priorities and projects set out in the core strategy and local plan. You will be empowered to improve the operation of this service in a supportive environment.
About You
Alongside a solid knowledge of planning legislation relating to section 106 agreements and infrastructure payments, you will possess excellent IT skills, meticulous attention to detail and a positive can-do attitude.
If you have the skills, knowledge and experience required to make this role your own and want to work within a progressive, forward-thinking team that values individuality and welcomes new ideas, then we want to hear from you.
Application Information
Applications for part time hours will be considered.
Closing Date
11.59pm on Sunday 21 September 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applicants.
Interviews
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Get in Touch
For an informal discussion, please contact Geoff Lyon, Development Manager, on:
Telephone:
Email:
About Us
North Norfolk is a fantastic place to live, work and visit. It covers 360 sq miles of coastal and rural environment, with over 100,000 people living in 120 distinct communities. Our district is one of England's top holiday destinations and a place where people positively choose to live.
We're committed to promoting equality of opportunity for the people and communities of North Norfolk. We respect and value differences in our district and across our workforce, and we want everyone to feel included and able to play their part in making North Norfolk a great place to live, learn, work and visit. Our coast and environment are extremely important to us.
Recognising that North Norfolk faces a very real threat from climate change, the Council has declared a climate emergency. We have developed a Net Zero strategy to support our ambitions and all staff have a role to play in meeting our carbon reduction targets.
We have a supportive culture that enables our people to learn and grow through attending courses, e-learning, and their daily job roles. We provide excellent opportunities for communication through updates from Directors and the Chief Executive. Our onsite recognised union is UNISON.
Our Cromer office is clean, modern and light, with onsite lunchtime catering and free onsite parking. As one of the largest employers in the district, we offer several benefits to all our employees:
* employee assistance program
* discounts portal
* salary sacrifice schemes (bikes, home electricals and EV car leasing - available after completion of probation period).
You will also enjoy:
* a good work-life balance, with many roles following our hybrid approach to work (if your role supports hybrid working, all we ask is that you have a stable and reliable internet connection)
* 25 days' holiday per year, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service (assuming the role is full-time)
* access to an excellent local government pension scheme based on your local authority career average earnings
We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.