Senior Planning Officer

• Designated Workstyle: Mobile Office Based Worker
• Salary: £42,708 to £45,718 per annum
• Post Type: Full Time
• Hours: 36 per week
• Tenure: Permanent
• Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 13 April 2025
• Reference: HR-0021-25
  
  

Ready to take ownership of vital infrastructure funding and deliver tangible results? Following a recent internal promotion, West Lancashire Borough Council is seeking a dynamic Senior Planning Officer to drive the effective management of our S106 and CIL systems.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage and Implement: Oversee the S106/CIL payment and monitoring system.
• Provide Expert Guidance: Act as the Council's S106/CIL expert.
• Ensure Financial Accuracy: Maintain meticulous financial records.
• Direct Project Funding: Oversee disbursement of funds to infrastructure projects.
• Engage Key Stakeholders: Build and maintain strong relationships.
• Lead Enforcement Actions: Address non-payment issues.
• Produce Detailed Reports: Provide insights to senior management.
• Contribute to Policy: Assist in policy development and review.
• Mentor Team Members: Support the S106/CIL Officer.

Why West Lancashire?

• Direct Community Impact: Contribute to essential infrastructure projects.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous development.
• Supportive Team: Work in a collaborative environment.
• Meaningful Work: See the impact of your efforts.

Your Skills

• Extensive Experience: Managing S106/CIL systems.
• In-Depth Knowledge: S106/CIL legislation and procedures.
• Strong Skills: Analytical, financial, and communication.
• Degree Level Education.
• Commitment to Transparency.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary.
• Flexible Working.
• Generous Leave.
• Pension Scheme.
• Wellbeing Initiatives.