Community Infrastructure Levy and Planning Benefits Officer

Help shape the future of Woking

Woking is preparing a new Local Plan with infrastructure at its heart. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Community Infrastructure Levy and Planning Benefits Officer to play a key role in securing and managing developer contributions that help deliver sustainable growth across the borough.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the centre of planning infrastructure delivery and place-making ensuring that development contributes positively to local communities through the effective administration of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and planning obligations.

About the role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of CIL and planning obligations ensuring that developer contributions are collected monitored and reported accurately. Working closely with planning officers developers legal team and infrastructure providers you will help maximise the benefits that development brings to Wokings communities.

Key responsibilities will include:

Administering the CIL process from commencement notices through to collection and enforcement

Monitoring Section 106 agreements and associated financial contributions

Maintaining accurate records and our database (Exacom) of developer contributions

Prepare reports on CIL income expenditure and planning obligations

Supporting the allocation and monitoring of neighbourhood and local infrastructure funding

Providing advice to applicants agents councillors and residents on CIL and planning obligations

Assisting with the preparation of evidence and monitoring information for planning policy and infrastructure planning work

Contribute to wider planning infrastructure and place-making work as required by the service.

About you

We are seeking an organised and motivated professional preferably with some experience of working in planning infrastructure funding developer contributions local government or a related environment. Knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for Community Infrastructure Levy and Section 106 planning obligations would be

beneficial as would strong administrative and organisational skills. You must have the ability to manage detailed information accurately and meet deadlines.

Good numerical analytical and reporting skills with confidence in handling financial and performance data is required as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical matters clearly to a range of audiences.

If you are looking for a role where you can help shape growth support infrastructure delivery and ensure that development benefits communities we would love to hear from return we offer the opportunity to work on varied and meaningful projects within a friendly and supportive team environment. For an informal chat about the role please email

Closing Date: 2 August 2026 - 23:55pm

Interview Date: W/C 17 August 2026