Location
London Borough of Lewisham

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£47,367 - £49,509 per annum (PO2)

About the Role
Discover your potential in Lewisham, where the work you do has a meaningful impact on our vibrant and diverse communities. Lewisham is proud to be the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of London's most ambitious and forward-thinking boroughs as a Senior Developer Contributions Officer. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary Strategic Planning team contributing to a wide range of complex projects that help shape Lewisham's future.

In this role, you will lead the administration, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Council's Building Safety Levy (BSL) function, working closely with internal teams, software providers, and external stakeholders to develop and ensure effective Levy processes compliant with legislative requirements. You will also support the management of the Council's multi-million-pound Developer Contributions Programme, overseeing negotiation, collection, monitoring, and allocation of contributions that deliver the borough's strategic priorities.

Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the development of Building Safety Levy processes and procedures
- Administering and collecting the BSL, including preparation and submission of quarterly management information
- Monitoring, collecting, administering, and reporting on the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
- Managing Section 106 agreements to ensure legal compliance
- Working with stakeholders to secure CIL or Section 106 contributions for projects
- Preparing high-quality reports, briefing notes, correspondence, presentations, and other documentation for diverse audiences
- Providing technical guidance, advice, mentoring, and constructive engagement with applicants, stakeholders, and the community
- Supporting continuous improvement of systems, processes, and reporting to ensure effective administration of developer contributions and delivery of community infrastructure

We are a supportive, positive, and dedicated team committed to high standards, continuous improvement, and delivering the best outcomes for our communities.

Benefits include generous holiday allowance, Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working and family-friendly policies, season ticket and bicycle loans, a range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships, and supportive staff networks.

Experience
- Working in Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) collection with detailed understanding of CIL regulations
- Monitoring Section 106 obligations and agreements
- Experience with Exacom or similar online database systems

About you
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail
- Integrity and a strong drive to deliver positive outcomes both individually and as part of a team
- Ability to promote and deliver the borough’s development and growth sustainably and to the highest standard

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are listed; however, candidates are expected to demonstrate relevant experience and skills as outlined above.