Principal Planning Obligations Officer
London Borough of Hillingdon
About the role
The Council’s Strategic Planning and Regeneration service are responsible for place shaping within the borough and ensuring new growth is undertaken to a high quality and accompanied by wider public benefits. The Planning Obligations Team is part of this key service and seeks to coordinate the new and improved infrastructure in the borough, working with an array of stakeholders to achieve better outcomes. The Council is forecast to manage a high level of growth, including large residential development, new employment schemes and infrastructure projects.
The Role
The Team is responsible for administering both the local and mayoral Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) on a high volume of applications. Part of the role includes engaging on all stages of this process, from issuing liabilities through to collection and spend.
The role also includes helping to coordinate the Council’s S106 planning obligations, with opportunities to engage on the negotiating of contributions and working with infrastructure providers to successfully achieve improvements.
The Team will also be involved in administering the Building Safety Levy, which is set to come into effect from October 2026. The successful applicant will gain experience in project management, helping to continue the setup of new processes related to this latest requirement.
About You
The Council is looking for candidates with:
- Experience working in a local authority Planning Obligations Team or similar.
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of the statutory frameworks and procedures around the Community Infrastructure Levy and S106 Planning Obligations.
- An understanding of the development management process as it pertains to Community Infrastructure Levy and S106 Planning Obligations.
- Strong and effective communication skills which require limited supervision and revision. This included being proficient in writing clear and concise reports for different audiences and maintaining strong data quality.
- Experience as a capable negotiator and facilitator, capable of building effective relationships and achieve co-operation from other colleagues, Councillors, stakeholders, members of the local community and members of the development industry.
The applicant should also seek to address the Council’s values as set out in the Job Description.
For further information in relation to this role, please contact Tom Campbell, the Council’s Planning Policy and Infrastructure Manager ([email protected])
About us
- We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:
- Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
- 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
- Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
- Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
- Cycle to Work – Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
- Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
- Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
- Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
- Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.
The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.
Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.
Recruitment Information
Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre-employment screening:- 2 years of Referencing
Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.
It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.