Job Details: Job Reference: HCC623114 Salary Range: £40,643 - £45,077 per annum Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working) Hours per week: 37 (part-time hours will be considered) Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 23 February 2026 Interview Date: 9 March 2026 Help Shape Hampshire’s Future We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join Hampshire County Council’s new Spatial Strategy & Insights (S106) Team. This is your chance to play a key role in the process of funding the vital infrastructure that supports sustainable, thriving communities across the county. The Role: As a Principal Planning Obligations Officer, you’ll play a key role in managing and monitoring planning obligations secured through Section 106 legal agreements between the County Council and housing developers. This includes collecting developer contributions that fund essential infrastructure - such as new schools, transport and highways improvements, public rights of way, and waste management facilities - thereby supporting Hampshire’s growing communities. You’ll work within the wider Spatial Planning service, helping to ensure that both financial and non‑financial obligations are effectively monitored and fulfilled by developers in accordance with the terms of their agreements. This is a unique strategic role combining planning knowledge, financial oversight, and collaborative working. What you’ll do: You’ll interpret potentially complex legal agreements, manage financial contributions, and work closely with developers, local authorities, and internal stakeholders to ensure planning obligations are fulfilled. You’ll also prepare the County Council’s annual Infrastructure Funding Statement (IFS) and support the development of digital systems that track and report on the status of planning obligations. What we’re looking for: We’re looking for someone with good analytical skills, the ability to manage a varied workload, and the confidence to work with potentially complex legal and financial information, as well as the ability to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders – both externally and within the county council Attention to detail, precision with data, confidence and a collaborative mindset are key to success in this role. Please be aware that interview shortlisting will be based on how clearly you demonstrate the essential (and, where relevant, desirable) criteria in your application - see candidate pack for more information on these. Why join us? Our benefits package includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi-time scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts. We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles. Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment. Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch! Additional Information: Principal Planning Obligations Officer Candiate Pack Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: Lewis Smith, Spatial Strategy & Insights (S106) Lead Officer on lewis.smith@hants.gov.uk or 0370 779 8521 Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.