Principal Development Infrastructure Officer

Principal Development Infrastructure Officer (Planning Contributions/S106)

PO5:  £52,674 - £55,710 including LW

Permanent/Full Time (35 hrs per week)

Hybrid Working 

Do you excel at developing new processes, have a solid understanding of town planning and enforcement, understand Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), and write briefings and guidance notes with ease? If you answered yes to two or more of these and are excited at the prospect of engaging work, read on for more details

We are on a mission to drive forward positive change for Lambeth.

Join our Development Infrastructure team as a Principal Development Infrastructure Officer. Drive meaningful change, improve monitoring systems, and ensure optimal delivery of non-financial planning obligations such as affordable housing and other key infrastructure. Passion, resilience, and commitment are key. Make a difference and change lives every day.

We’re looking for someone who learns fast, hits the ground running, and motivates others to create impact. From day one, you’ll tackle challenges in a fast-paced environment. Design new and update existing processes, liaise with developers, input into s106 legal agreements, and engage with politicians. No two days will be the same.

You’ll need a strong understanding of town planning, data analysis, and reporting. Join our team with enthusiasm for our mission and the ability to nurture and maximise team collaboration. Line manage up to two direct reports and oversee specific workstreams. Deliver ambitious outcomes. Experience with Exacom software would be a bonus. 

About the Development Infrastructure team

The Development Infrastructure (DI) team, sits within the Operations & Innovation team and Climate and Integrated Growth Directorate (CIG). We create homes, workspaces, employment opportunities, and tackle the climate emergency. The DI team ensures infrastructure supports borough growth and monitors non-financial planning obligations (Section 106 Agreements). We work closely with the CIL/s106 team who focus on financial obligations.

In this role you will:

The successful candidate will have a varied range of duties including: 

• Improve service operations and monitor planning obligations 
• Develop and update protocols relating to monitoring of obligations and liaise with teams and external parties.
• Manage a varied caseloads and enforce non-compliance.
• Oversee other officers and sign off reports. Assess active construction sites and liaise with developers. 
• Comment on planning applications and input into Heads of Term negotiations to secure the best outcomes for the borough
• Input into draft s106 agreements to align with the council’s systems and policy 
• Updates s106 templates with legal and other services Collaborate with services to deliver infrastructure and benefits. Facilitate information flow and maximize development benefits to align with residents’ priorities 
• Provide professional advice on infrastructure matters 

Requirements

• In depth knowledge of relevant town planning and CIL/s106 legislation and policy
• Strong understanding of affordable housing legislation and policy including viability reviews 
• Understanding of s106 agreements’ role in securing affordable housing, affordable workspace, public realm and other planning obligations
• Demonstrable strong problem-solving skills with a strong ability to diagnose and implement solutions.

Key qualities

• Open and honest communication for strong relationships.
• Embrace and drive change.
• Build trust and positive stakeholder relationships.
• Collaborative and always learning.
• Adaptable, curious, and open to new things.
• Resilient and self-motivated.

 

What's in it for you?

• 35 hour working week with flexible working opportunities
• 26 days holiday entitlement (rising to 34) 
• Hybrid working (currently up to 3 days/week working from home)
• Professional learning and development
• Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• The opportunity to be part of an evolving service and opportunities to input into exciting innovative projects

You can find more about the benefits of working at Lambeth here.

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at  www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs.

In addition, you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check from the Fraud Prevention organisation. Further information can be found here Cifas.

For an informal chat or further information on the role please contact Magda Kotyza, Development Infrastructure Lead on 020 7926 1270 or email MKotyza@lambeth.gov.uk.

 

Job Description and Person Specification

 The closing date for receiving completed application forms is 24^th February 2025 at midnight.

Interviews and tests to be held shortly thereafter.    

Lambeth aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all and is committed to safer recruitment.

Please note we operate an anonymised application process.  A statement outlining how you meet the shortlisting criteria marked on the person specification can be inserted on the application form or a PDF version can be uploaded.  If you are uploading your CV or a statement, please remove your personal details and replace these with your unique candidate application number.

 

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