We have a great opportunity to join our well-established team involved in the administration of the Council’s Community Infrastructure Levy and monitoring of S106 financial and non-financial obligations. The postholder will make a significant contribution to the sustainability of Cheshire East, which collects significant sums each year through the Development Management process to contribute to a wide range of infrastructure projects. The role is crucial to ensuring that correct notices are issued to developers and that procedures are followed. You will be involved in the creation of reports and assisting in the process of allocating S106 and CIL monies, and monitoring spend. This is a job in which you make a real difference.
Reporting to the Principal Obligations Officer this is a new and exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and to play a key role as part of Cheshire East Council’s ambition to sustain and improve the s106 and CIL monitoring functions. We support hybrid office and home working arrangements.
About us
At Cheshire East Council we are resident and partner focused with a vision to enable prosperity and wellbeing for all. People really are at the heart of everything we do and that starts with our incredible workforce. We promote a culture of high performance where people can aspire, thrive and flourish, where we strive to deliver best value in everything we do.
For us, success isn’t just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it together. We promote curiosity, excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. We are values led and committed to wellbeing and inclusion for all, where our employees co-created our values of drive, integrity, respect and collaboration which inform all that we do.
We are proud to work for Cheshire East Council and believe you would be too, so come and join us!
Join us on a meaningful journey at Cheshire East Council
Join a team that’s compassionate, forward-thinking and deeply committed to making a difference. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and your role will be a key part of our transformation journey. This is your chance to be part of something meaningful where your ideas, energy and work can create real impact every day.
About the Role:
The primary function of the role is to administer the Community Infrastructure Levy and to assist with s106 monitoring work. The casework is varied, from householder to major developments. You will provide CIL and S106 advice to colleagues within the Councils, while engaging with residents and developers to ensure compliance with CIL and S106 requirements.
An effective process to monitor and enforce developer contributions is essential to delivering vital community infrastructure to support Local Plan priorities. The monitoring of planning obligations ensures site specific mitigation of the impacts of new development for the benefit of residents, businesses and the local community. The postholder will also play a crucial role in the continual improvement of the service and be involved with the Council’s implementation of new regulations in relation to levies and obligations applicable to new development.
This is just a snapshot of some of the exciting things you’ll be doing in role, to find out more about the other key responsibilities of the role please view the attached job description.
About you:
- You will need knowledge of the Community Infrastructure Levy, S106 agreements and CIL Regulations and how they apply to development.
- You must be customer focused and ideally have experience administering CIL or S106 agreements or working in Development Management.
- Being organised is key. You should have proven information management, numeracy and ICT skills.
- You will have the ability to work effectively and independently to meet deadlines.
- Good interpersonal skills are essential. You will need good negotiation skills and the ability to communicate effectively to a wide audience and collaborate with a range of stakeholders.
- Above all you must be a real team player with a willingness to learn.
What we offer in return:
- A competitive salary - Between £35,412 per annum - £39,152 per annum with guaranteed yearly pay increases!
- Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
- Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexitime.
- Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’re no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
- White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
- Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
- Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
- Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
- Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
- Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
- Off-Peak Racket Sports
- Athletics Tracks
- Sauna/Steam/Spa
Organisation
Cheshire East Council
Location
Crewe, Macclesfield
Salary Min
£35,412 per annum
Salary Max
£39,152 per annum
Employment Type
Permanent
How to apply:
We’re delighted that you’re considering applying for this role!
As an equal opportunities’ and disability confident employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us better reflect and serve our local communities, and together, we can build something truly special.
To join our team, simply click ‘Apply for this job’ at the bottom of the page. If you’d prefer an informal chat first or have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Faye Plant at: [email protected], they’ll be happy to hear from you!
If you would like to get in touch with us regarding this role then please remember to include the job reference number so we can assist you accurately and in a timely manner.
Once you’ve applied for the position, please keep an eye on your email inbox (including your junk and spam folders), as we’ll send any correspondence there to stay in touch with updates about your application.
Early applications are welcome. If you haven’t heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, it likely means we weren’t able to move forward with your application at this time but please don’t let this discourage you as your interest means a lot to us, as we’d truly love to hear from you again in the future!
For any technical enquiries please email [email protected]
Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.
