Suffolk County Council
Developer Contributions Monitoring Officer
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- Suffolk County Council
Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX, hybrid working
Salary: £28,598 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Hours: 37 hours per week - flexible working options available
Contract: Permanent
As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, Suffolk County Council is driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. That’s why, when you join us as a Developer Contributions Monitoring Officer in the Planning team, you’ll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.
Your role and responsibilities
You'll be joining a very busy Planning and Development team within the Growth, Highways & Infrastructure directorate of Suffolk County Council.
As a Developer Contributions Monitoring Officer your role will be to monitor all Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Section 106 Developer Contributions for the council.
If you enjoy variety, thrive on accuracy and value being part of a collaborative, knowledgeable team this is your opportunity to provide vital support to the Developer Contributions Manager to ensure the smooth running of our Developer Contributions process.
You will utilise your skills to:
- analyse complex information
- monitor progress of developments to ensure legal trigger points are met
- manage financial data and monitor income / expenditure
- provide detailed reports.
You will need:
- to work flexibly as part of a team
- a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages and the ability to learn a bespoke data management system
- attention to detail and understand the need for accuracy
- to demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality and data protection
- good communication skills.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (JPP), which you can find in the ‘How to apply’ section towards the bottom of this advert.
If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
The Planning and Development Team comprises strategic and development management planning functions of the county council. The county council has plan-making and development management functions, like other local planning authorities, for minerals and waste and, for planning applications, the council is responsible for its own developments such as for schools, fire stations and roads.
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The strategic planning function interacts between Suffolk’s other local planning authorities and the county council’s other services in the production of local and neighbourhood plans and the delivery of infrastructure. This includes securing developer contributions through section 106 agreements or through the Community Infrastructure Levy.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-aims-and-transformation-programmes/the-councils-equality-and-inclusion-commitment-to-you.
For more information
Please contact Shirley Brown (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can contact her by calling 01473 265068 or emailing Shirley.Brown@suffolk.gov.uk.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/SCC/23965-Developer-Contributions-Monitoring-Officer.docx (Word).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word) https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/SCC/Other-Docs/SupportingStatementTemplate.docx.
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Tell us about a time when you were responsible for monitoring and maintaining a complex database or record system. How did you ensure the information remained accurate and up to date?
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Describe an occasion when you had to manage competing priorities and conflicting deadlines. How did you organise your workload and ensure key tasks were completed?
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Give an example of when you improved a process, system, or way of working. What prompted the change and what benefits were achieved?
Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
For guidance on completing your application, please see our How to Apply page https://www.suffolkjobsdirect.org/#en/sites/CX_3001/pages/657088.
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Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply? If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or 03456 014412. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages https://www.suffolkjobsdirect.org/#en/sites/CX_3001/pages/757078.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 12 August 2026.
Interview date: 20 August 2026.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
- up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
- membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
- performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
- training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
- a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
- diverse and active staff networks
- flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk) https://careers.suffolk.gov.uk/.
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