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Community Infrastructure Levy and Planning Benefits Officer
Community Infrastructure Levy and Planning Benefits Officer
Employer: Woking Borough Council
Reference: PLDI/26/340822
Salary: in range from £25,593 to £34,146 plus flexible benefits allowance of up to £1,941 per annum
Location: Woking
Closing on: 02/08/2026 at 23:55
No DBS Check
Type: Permanent Flexible Hours/Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
Help shape the future of Woking
Woking is preparing a new Local Plan with infrastructure at its heart. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Community Infrastructure Levy and Planning Benefits Officer to play a key role in securing and managing developer contributions that help deliver sustainable growth across the borough.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the centre of planning, infrastructure delivery and place-making, ensuring that development contributes positively to local communities through the effective administration of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and planning obligations.
About The Role
You will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of CIL and planning obligations, ensuring that developer contributions are collected, monitored and reported accurately. Working closely with planning officers, developers, legal team and infrastructure providers, you will help maximise the benefits that development brings to Woking's communities.
Key Responsibilities Will Include
- Administering the CIL process from commencement notices through to collection and enforcement
- Monitoring Section 106 agreements and associated financial contributions
- Maintaining accurate records and our database (Exacom) of developer contributions
- Prepare reports on CIL income, expenditure and planning obligations
- Supporting the allocation and monitoring of neighbourhood and local infrastructure funding
- Providing advice to applicants, agents, councillors and residents on CIL and planning obligations
- Assisting with the preparation of evidence and monitoring information for planning policy and infrastructure planning work
- Contribute to wider planning, infrastructure and place-making work as required by the service.
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About You
We are seeking an organised and motivated professional, preferably with some experience of working in planning, infrastructure funding, developer contributions, local government or a related environment. Knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for Community Infrastructure Levy and Section 106 planning obligations would be beneficial as would strong administrative and organisational skills. You must have the ability to manage detailed information accurately and meet deadlines.
Good numerical, analytical and reporting skills, with confidence in handling financial and performance data is required as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical matters clearly to a range of audiences.
If you are looking for a role where you can help shape growth, support infrastructure delivery and ensure that development benefits communities, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer the opportunity to work on varied and meaningful projects within a friendly and supportive team environment. For an informal chat about the role, please email
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Closing Date: 2 August 2026 - 23:55pm
Interview Date: W/C 17 August 2026
How to apply
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Statement
Surrey is included in the Local Government Reorganisation plans, with new unitary councils expected to be established by April 2027.
Woking Borough Council remains committed to delivering high-quality services to residents throughout this period of change.
While we understand that applicants may feel uncertain about joining us during this transition, it is anticipated that most employees will transfer to the new unitary councils. This reorganisation may also present new career development opportunities across the region.
We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
AI Use in Applications
We understand that some applicants may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with preparing their applications.
All submitted information-whether supported by AI or not-must accurately reflect the applicant's own skills, experience, and qualifications.
Recruitment decisions will be based on how well applicants demonstrate these attributes during the interview and selection process.
Woking Borough Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and provide reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.
Please apply online via the link provided.
Community Infrastructure Levy and Planning Benefits Officer
Woking Borough Council
Woking, UK
Permanent
Published on: 9 Jul 2026
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