Planning Legal Agreement Monitoring Officer

Actual pro rata salary based on hours: £14,861 - £16,584

We're looking for a Legal Agreement Monitoring Officer to join our busy Planning Business Improvement Team, where you will work with officers and developers to secure contributions to address impacts from developments and enhance the environment.

In this key role, you will help prepare legal agreements and ensure requirements are complied with. You will also manage the collection of contributions and monitoring fees and oversee how these funds are allocated.

Responsibilities will include supporting the management of systems for tracking developer contributions and credit, providing clear and consistent advice to applicants and the public on monitoring matters, and monitoring site progress to ensure legal obligations and contributions are met on time. You will request and track payments from developers, managing non-compliance and supporting debt recovery if needed, maintain accurate records, assist with FOI requests, and provide data and help prepare reports including the Annual Monitoring Report.

About You

With practical and accurate financial skills, together with strong communication and negotiation skills, you will be a methodical and organised individual with a high level of attention to detail. You should be able to demonstrate your ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines and will be able to prepare and talk through reports which may need to be presented orally and in writing.

A knowledge of Planning, CIL and S106 legislation and developments is desirable.

Closing Date: 21st July 2026

Interview Date: 30th July 2026

Why Join Us?

We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including free onsite parking, employee discounts, a competitive holiday allowance, wellbeing initiatives, and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received.

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed