Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the North of England in the search for an experienced S106 Officer to join their town planning department on an initial 6 month contract, Office presence required.
 
Main purpose of position:
·To develop, implement, manage and be accountable for an effective S106 / CIL payment monitoring system.
·To lead in the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data and the production of associated reports.
·To co-ordinate proposals for S106 funding and present to S106 Sub-Committee for decision.
·Act as the lead professional expert in the council for S106 / CIL and be the main contact for all stakeholders and partners.
·Lead on the implementation of the Council's S106 / CIL system to ensure the effective processing, collection and distribution of S106 / CIL monies.
·Lead on the accurate review of data and ensure this is maintained in the relevant database
·Ensure accurate and timely financial records are maintained, in conjunction with Finance team.
·Ensure accurate and up-to-date information is available for invoices to be raised and followed up.
·Lead the S106 Officer Working group to ensure detailed and accurate reports presenting potential projects for funding are drafted and presented to S106 Sub-Committee.
·Lead on progressing invoicing and progressing any debt recovery with the legal team, including monitoring for triggers for payments by liaising with key parties and visiting sites.
·Take a lead role in inputting into current review of the S106 processes
·Lead on the production, approval and publication of the annual IFS
·Maintain records relating to viability assessments submitted to the council as part of development proposals.
·Respond to S106 / CIL related enquiries, including FOI's.
·Input in the review of Local Plan viability assessment work
·Note that should LCC introduce CIL, this role would be responsible for leading on the implementation of all aspects of CIL as well as S106
 
To apply for this roles, it is essential that you have in-depth experience of Planning work in a Local Planning Authority or equivalent experience of monitoring processes particularly in relation to developments or legal agreements.
 
It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI.
 
Carrington West Pay Rate - £45 to £60per/hour (Depending on experience)
Job Ref - 62393
 
Please call Cameron de Wit on 02393 876014 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
cameron.dewit@carringtonwest.com
planning@carringtonwest.com
 
Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.