Planning Enforcement and Monitoring Officer (CIL)

What will you be doing?

You will be involved in monitoring, collecting, distributing and enforcing Section 106 planning obligations and liabilities, helping to ensure that commitments secured through the planning process are delivered effectively and contribute to the infrastructure, services and facilities needed to support local communities. Working closely with developers, planning officers, legal representatives and other stakeholders, you will help safeguard the Council’s interests and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.

In addition, you will undertake site visits and inspections, analyse planning histories and review development information to assess liability, compliance and delivery requirements. 

You will prepare clear, accurate reports and recommendations, while maintaining effective written and verbal communication with applicants, developers, agents and other interested parties. 

About you

You will possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of English planning legislation, planning policy and relevant case law, together with a strong understanding of development management and enforcement processes. This includes expertise in the operation and administration of Section 106 Agreements, the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) requirements, enabling you to interpret legislation, assess compliance and provide accurate advice and recommendations. 

Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills will be essential, alongside the ability to manage detailed information, exercise sound judgement and support the effective delivery of planning obligations that contribute to sustainable growth and infrastructure delivery across West Northamptonshire.

Our benefits

You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council.

About us

At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. Hear from our Chief Executive, Martin Henry, about building a career at WNC.

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner

The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us. 

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Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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