Section 106 Reconciliation Project Officer

12-Month Contract | £4,000+ Monthly Take-Home | Flexible Office Attendance

We are seeking an experienced Section 106 Reconciliation Project Officer to join a local authority's Planning Policy and Development Management team on an initial 12-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in Section 106 agreements, Developer Contributions or Planning Obligations to play a key role in a major council-wide reconciliation project.

The Role

Working alongside the existing Section 106 Monitoring Officer, you will lead a comprehensive review of historic Section 106 agreements, obligations and financial contributions.

You will be responsible for reconciling records, validating financial information, investigating discrepancies and ensuring developer contributions are accurately recorded, monitored, allocated and reported.

You will also help strengthen the council's long-term monitoring systems and reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and reconcile historic Section 106 agreements and financial contributions.
• Investigate discrepancies across planning, legal and financial records.
• Verify developer payments, outstanding balances and expenditure.
• Maintain and improve Section 106 databases, spreadsheets and audit trails.
• Liaise with Planning, Finance and Legal departments to resolve discrepancies.
• Support improved monitoring processes and financial reporting.
• Assist with Infrastructure Funding Statements and identify outstanding developer contributions.

Essential Experience

• Previous experience managing, monitoring or administering Section 106 agreements.
• Good understanding of planning obligations and developer contributions.
• Experience within local authority Planning Policy or Development Management.
• Strong financial reconciliation, analytical and reporting skills.
• Advanced Excel and database management skills.
• Ability to interpret legal agreements and planning documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and project management skills.

Experience with CIL, Idox, Uniform, Civica or Exacom would be advantageous.

Contract Details

• Duration: 12-month contract.
• Take-home pay: Over £4,000 per month after tax and deductions, subject to individual circumstances.
• Office attendance: Weekly or fortnightly attendance at the council offices, with flexible working arrangements.
• Department: Planning Policy / Development Management.

Apply Now

If you have experience in Section 106 monitoring, Developer Contributions or Planning Obligations and are looking for an exciting project within local government, we would love to hear from you.