Description
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Principal Developer Contributions Officer to join our growing Infrastructure Planning Team. As Principal Developer Contributions Officer, you’ll provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of Brent’s CIL and Section 106 collection and monitoring activity.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the collection and processing of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) income
- Overseeing compliance with Section 106 agreements, including financial and non-financial obligations
- Supporting CIL/S106 Officers
- Providing specialist advice on CIL, S106, infrastructure requirements, planning applications and pre-application enquiries
- Improving and maintaining effective CIL and S106 processes
- Reconciling CIL and S106 accounts and overseeing the transfer of Mayoral CIL
- Supporting the reporting of CIL/S106 income, expenditure and infrastructure delivery
- Working collaboratively with colleagues, developers and other public and private sector partners
You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to wider strategic work, including Brent’s new Infrastructure Delivery Plan / Infrastructure Investment Framework and the implementation of the Building Safety Levy.
We’re looking for someone with a strong understanding of infrastructure planning and the confidence to take ownership of a busy and important area of work. You’ll bring:
- Experience of infrastructure planning and the delivery or management of planning obligations
- Comprehensive knowledge of Section 106 and CIL legislation and regulations
- A strong understanding of infrastructure planning policy and related issues
- Experience of supervising or supporting the work of others
- Experience of effective partnership working across the public and private sectors
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving
At Brent, you’ll also benefit from:
- 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 31 and then 33 days with service, plus bank holidays
- Generous employer pension contributions
- Hybrid working – up to 2 days per week from home, where appropriate
- Flexible working hours
- Supportive family-friendly policies
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 counselling support
- Cycle to Work Scheme and excellent on-site facilities
- My Brent Rewards, offering savings on shopping, dining, travel and more
- Financial wellbeing support, including season ticket and childcare deposit loans, subject to eligibility