S106 Town Planner

Cobalt Recruitment

Job Description

This position is for the S106 Officer, within the Special Projects Team. The role focuses on S106 implementation and delivery. The individual in this role, will project manage the S106 process and will have planning experience.

Tasks include:

• Managing and maintaining the S106 database, which houses information on S106 status for the Council, on a regular basis.
• Responding to Members enquiries and other queries on a daily basis.
• Programming and leading regular meetings of the Planning Contributions Overview Panel, which meets regularly to discuss S106 priorities.
• Ensuring communication links are established and maintained between Council departments, relating to S106 processes and procedures. This will involve regular meetings with various sections and/or teams within the Council.
• Leading on specific S106 projects and/or programmes, to ensure delivery of objectives and maintain communication between various parties.

Skills required:

• Background and experience in planning
• Knowledge of the S106 process, hands on experience beneficial.
• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines, sometimes at short notice.
• Experience of dealing with members, developers and the general public.
• Good communication skills and the ability to lead senior members of staff.
• General project management skills and experience is essential.