Senior Development Officer - Planning Delivery

Senior Development Officer - Planning Delivery

Full-Time 41000 - 49000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Lynx Employment Services Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage CIL and Section 106 agreements while supporting planning policy and housing strategy.
  • Company: Join a supportive team focused on impactful planning and infrastructure projects.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with excellent career advancement opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in community planning and infrastructure development.
  • Qualifications: Experience with CIL and Section 106 processes; planning qualification is a plus.

The predicted salary is between 41000 - 49000 Β£ per year.

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Planning Policy Officer to support planning policy and housing strategy, with a particular focus on Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Section 106 (S106) agreements. You would need to have experience of monitoring and managing CIL and Section 106 processes. A planning qualification is desirable but not essential if you have strong practical experience in this area.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and manage CIL and Section 106 agreements and associated processes.
  • Support the preparation and review of planning policy and housing strategy documents.
  • Develop and maintain planning monitoring systems.
  • Commission and oversee external evidence base studies.
  • Support neighbourhood planning and liaise with key stakeholders.
  • Prepare reports and present to committees and meetings.
  • Provide planning advice and support to colleagues.

About You

  • Proven experience managing CIL and Section 106 processes.
  • Experience within planning policy or a local authority planning environment.
  • Strong knowledge of planning legislation and infrastructure planning.
  • Excellent communication, report writing and organisational skills.
  • Desirable: Planning or built environment qualification.
  • RTPI membership or equivalent.
  • Experience of Local Plan preparation and planning policy development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional with strong CIL and Section 106 experience to join a supportive team and contribute to the delivery of key planning and infrastructure projects.

Senior Development Officer - Planning Delivery employer: Lynx Employment Services Ltd

Lynx Employment Services Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. With a hybrid working model in Northampton, employees benefit from flexibility while engaging in meaningful projects that impact the public sector. The company prioritises employee development, providing opportunities for continuous learning and advancement within a dynamic legal environment.

Lynx Employment Services Ltd

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Lynx Employment Services Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Development Officer - Planning Delivery

CIL Management
Section 106 Management
Planning Policy Development
Monitoring Systems Development
Stakeholder Liaison
Report Writing
Communication Skills