Planning Legal Agreement Officer - #194914

Actual pro rata salary based on hours: £14,861 - £16,584

We’re looking for a Legal Agreement Monitoring Officer to join our busy Planning Business Improvement Team, where you will work with officers and developers to secure contributions to address impacts from developments and enhance the environment.

In this key role, you will help prepare legal agreements and ensure requirements are complied with. You will also manage the collection of contributions and monitoring fees and oversee how these funds are allocated.

Responsibilities will include supporting the management of systems for tracking developer contributions and credit, providing clear and consistent advice to applicants and the public on monitoring matters, and monitoring site progress to ensure legal obligations and contributions are met on time. You will request and track payments from developers, managing non-compliance and supporting debt recovery if needed, maintain accurate records, assist with FOI requests, and provide data and help prepare reports including the Annual Monitoring Report.

About You

With practical and accurate financial skills, together with strong communication and negotiation skills, you will be a methodical and organised individual with a high level of attention to detail. You should be able to demonstrate your ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines and will be able to prepare and talk through reports which may need to be presented orally and in writing.

A knowledge of Planning, CIL and S106 legislation and developments is desirable.

Closing Date: 21st July 2026

Interview Date: 30th July 2026

For further information about the role or our organisation, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the recruiting manager, or the People Team as follows:

Stuart Pontin - Business Improvement Team Manager

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 01508 533796

People Team: [email protected]

Tel: 01508 533995

Why Join Us?

We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including free onsite parking, employee discounts, a competitive holiday allowance, wellbeing initiatives, and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

To hear why our employees think that working for us is so special, please visit our website.

How to apply

If you are an external applicant, please apply via our website.

For internal applicants, please apply via the internal website found through the job portal on Connect.

The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received.

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Pay: £24,769.00-£27,640.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person