Senior Developer Contribution Officer

Discover your potential in Lewisham where the work you do has a meaningful impact on our vibrant and diverse communities.

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UKs first Borough of Sanctuary for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Londons most ambitious and forward-thinking boroughs as a Senior Developer Contributions Officer.

As a Senior Developer Contributions Officer you will form part of the team ensuring that growth and development contribute to the delivery of essential infrastructure and community benefits across Lewisham. You will play a leading role in the administration monitoring and continuous improvement of the Councils Building Safety Levy function working closely with internal teams software providers and external stakeholders to develop Levy processes and ensure their effective operation and compliance with legislative requirements. You will also support the effective management of the Councils multi-million-pound Developer Contributions Programme overseeing the negotiation collection monitoring and allocation of contributions that help deliver the boroughs strategic priorities.

Whats the role

You will work within our multi-disciplinary Strategic Planning team contributing to a wide range of exciting and complex projects that help shape Lewishams future. We are a supportive positive and dedicated team committed to high standards continuous improvement and delivering the best outcomes for our communities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Playing a lead role in developing Building Safety Levy (BSL) processes and procedures and working closely with internal teams software providers and external stakeholders to ensure these process are working effectively.
• Administering and collecting the BSL once implemented including the preparation and submission of quarterly management information
• Monitoring collecting administration and reporting of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).
• Monitoring and management of Section 106 agreements ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Working with stakeholders to secure CIL or S106 contributions into projects.
• Preparing high-quality reports briefing notes correspondence presentations and other documentation for a range of audiences
• Providing technical guidance advice mentoring; and constructive engagement with applicants stakeholders and the community.
• Supporting continuous improvement in systems processes and reporting arrangements to ensure the effective administration of developer contributions and the delivery of community infrastructure.

Whats in it for you

Excellent training and development opportunities plus a range of benefits including:
Generous holiday allowance
Local Government Pension scheme
Flexible working and family friendly policies
Season ticket and bicycle loans
A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
Supportive staff networks

Special conditions

Experience:

• of working in CIL collection and detailed understanding of the CIL regulations
• understanding of monitoring S106 obligations and s106 Agreements.
• of working with Exacom or another similar online database.

You should bring:

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail

The recruitment process is anonymous and we do not accept CVs.

Applicant handbook-please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

Do you have an eye for detail and are you good with numbers Can you demonstrate integrity and a strong drive and aptitude to deliver positive outcomes individually and as part of a team helping to promote and deliver the boroughs development and growth sustainably and to the highest you do and meet the other conditions then please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

For an informal discussion about this job please contact: Julia Robins Developer Contributions Manager

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

47367 - 49509 pre annum (PO2)

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme; further details are available at Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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