Job Title: Planning Obligations Officer (6-Month Contract)

Summary

Key Responsibilities

Planning Obligations & Monitoring

• Monitor and manage all planning obligations (CIL and Section 106 contributions) using internal systems.
  
• Ensure obligations are delivered, tracked, and enforced effectively.
  
• Maintain accurate records of income and expenditure.
  

CIL Administration & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Community Infrastructure Levy regulations.
  
• Assess, validate, and verify CIL documentation.
  
• Issue notices, raise invoices, and monitor payments.
  
• Take enforcement action where required.
  

Development & Stakeholder Liaison

• Monitor development commencements through relevant systems and records.
  
• Liaise with planning teams, developers, and legal services to ensure compliance.
  
• Maintain effective communication with applicants, landowners, and agents.
  

Financial Monitoring & Reporting

• Prepare quarterly and annual financial returns on CIL and Section 106 income and expenditure.
  
• Maintain clear audit trails and undertake financial checks.
  
• Work closely with finance teams on budgets, projections, and spend.
  

Neighbourhood Growth Fund

• Support and lead on the Greenwich Neighbourhood Growth Fund process.
  
• Promote funding opportunities and manage applications.
  
• Assess applications, allocate funding, and monitor project delivery.
  

Reporting & Service Delivery

• Produce management reports for officers, members, and the public.
  
• Respond to complaints, FOI requests, and member enquiries.
  
• Provide technical advice to developers, consultants, and residents.
  

Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and improve monitoring systems for CIL and S106.
  
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of planning policy and regulations.
  
• Contribute to service improvements and best practice procedures.
  

Leadership & Additional Duties (PO Level)

• Support and deputise for the Performance and Planning Obligations Manager.
  
• Supervise junior staff or temporary consultants as required.
  
• Prepare and present reports to senior managers and committees.
  
• Represent the service at meetings with stakeholders and community groups.
  
• Contribute to policy development, procedures, and guidance.
  

Experience Required

• Experience in planning, housing, or local government administration.
  
• Experience working with financial data, monitoring systems, or compliance processes.
  
• Experience liaising with multiple stakeholders including developers and internal teams.
  
• Experience preparing reports and handling data accurately.
  

Qualifications &

• Knowledge of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Section 106 agreements (desirable).
  
• Strong understanding of planning legislation and regulatory frameworks.
  
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills.
  
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems.
  
• Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines.
  

Additional Information

• 6-month temporary contract.
  
• Pay is provided on a bi-weekly basis.
  
• Career graded role with progression opportunities.
  
• No DBS required.
  
• Must comply with Council policies including health & safety, GDPR, and equality.