Section 106 Officer in Huntingdon

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people. Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.

At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first. As local government continues to evolve, Huntingdonshire District Council is preparing for an exciting period of change through Local Government Reorganisation. While organisational structures may change in the coming years, our commitment to delivering excellent services for our communities remains unchanged.

Joining HDC now gives you a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact today whilst helping to shape the future of local government across our area. We are looking for people who are motivated by public service, embrace innovation, and want to play a part in building the organisation of tomorrow.

Job details

Play a vital role in shaping sustainable communities by managing developer contributions and ensuring investment is secured for the infrastructure, services and facilities that local people need.

About the role

As a Section 106 Officer, you will be responsible for negotiating, monitoring and administering Section 106 agreements, ensuring developer contributions are collected, managed and delivered effectively. Working closely with planning colleagues, developers and other stakeholders, you will oversee funding arrangements, monitor agreement triggers, maintain accurate records and provide advice on planning obligations. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will help maximise the benefits of new development, support infrastructure delivery and ensure the Council meets its statutory responsibilities. You will also prepare reports, manage financial information and contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and systems.

About you

You will be an organised and detail-focused professional with excellent communication and analytical skills. You will have experience working with developer contributions, planning obligations or a related area, alongside the ability to manage data accurately and interpret complex information. You will be confident building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, able to prioritise competing demands and committed to delivering a high standard of customer service. Knowledge of Section 106 agreements, Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and local authority planning processes would be advantageous.

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a visible impact on local communities while developing specialist expertise within planning and development, we'd love to hear from you.

An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.

The closing date is 9am 25 September 2026. However, this is a rolling campaign and we'll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications.

We recognise that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. While we welcome the use of technology to help present your experience and achievements, we ask that the content of your application remains an accurate reflection of your own skills, knowledge and experience. In particular, we encourage candidates to demonstrate how they meet the criteria for the role by providing specific examples from their own experience. This helps us to better assess your suitability for the position.

For many of our roles, our hybrid work model enables employees to work remotely while allowing for in-office collaboration opportunities across the district, with an expectation of being in the office at least two days a week. However, please note that some positions may require a more consistent presence in the office due to the nature of the work.

Working for the council

As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.