CIL and S106 Officer

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in London is seeking a CIL and S106 Officer to join their Spatial Planning Service. The role involves administering CIL and monitoring S106 agreements while working on diverse development cases. Applicants should have strong knowledge of relevant regulations and be comfortable working under pressure. Benefits include 40 days of annual leave and flexible working arrangements. The council values diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment practices, aiming to create a supportive work environment for all employees.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience in working in Development Management.
• Ability to work under pressure with detailed calculations.

Responsibilities

• Administering CIL and monitoring S106 agreements.
• Providing advice on CIL and S106 to colleagues.
• Engaging with residents and developers.

Skills

Full knowledge of the Community Infrastructure Levy

Experience administering CIL or S106 agreements

Proven information management skills

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Advanced knowledge of Excel

Job description

CIL and S106 Officer

£37,602 - £47,229 per annum

Permanent | Full Time (36 hours) | Hybrid – Working from home & Wandsworth Town Hall

Other essential information - x 2 full time vacancies

Are you an experienced professional with excellent understanding of CIL and S106 and want to join a positive and ambitious team?

About the role

As a CIL and S106 Officer, you will be part of our Spatial Planning Service, working across both Councils with an extensive CIL and S106 caseload, administering CIL and monitoring S106 agreements relating to developments. There are a variety of different types and scale of development in both boroughs, from the iconic Battersea Power Station and the Ram Brewery to small residential extensions.

You will work on a wide range of casework, including householder applications and major developments, providing CIL and S106 advice to colleagues within the Councils, while engaging with residents and developers to ensure compliance with the CIL requirements.

Developer contributions collected ensure necessary infrastructure to support Local Plan priorities can be delivered, whilst planning obligations ensure site specific mitigation of the impacts of new development for the benefit of residents, businesses and the local community.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Full knowledge of the Community Infrastructure Levy, up-to-date knowledge of S106 agreements and CIL Regulations and how they apply to development.
• Experience administering CIL or S106 agreements or working in Development Management.
• Proven information, management and numeracy skills, with ability to work on detailed calculations in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work effectively to meet challenging deadlines and competing & changing priorities.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, and the ability to use a wide range of computer software to carry out the role.

If you meet the above criteria and would like to contribute to the success of the Spatial Planning Service, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

Closing Date

11th January 2026
Shortlisting Date: w/c 12th January 2026
Interview Date: w/c 19th January 2026
A written practical test will form part of the interview process.

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Equal Opportunity

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Attached Documents

• Anonymised Application Guide for candidates.pdf
• CIL S106 Officer JD and PS Dec 2025.pdf