Development Monitoring Officer

About the role

Bristol City Council's Planning Service, Planning Obligations Section, monitors development and administers the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), Section 106 (S106) agreements and the Building Safety Levy (BSL). It is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Development Monitoring Officer. You will work with planning officers, developers, legal and finance teams and colleagues across the council, tracking development, managing financial liabilities and contributions and ensuring the right processes are followed at the right time. The role combines development monitoring, data, legislation and finance, with opportunities to improve processes and explore digital tools.

Required profile

• An interest in development, law and the built environment
• Enjoys working with numbers and has a good eye for detail
• A planning qualification is not essential; enthusiasm, accuracy, problem-solving and a willingness to learn are valued

What we offer

• Flexible working and flexitime
• Membership of the Local Government Pension scheme
• A generous annual leave allowance
• Hybrid working arrangements available for the majority of roles

To be shortlisted, candidates must show how they meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification; applicants who identify as disabled and meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview. No sponsorship is offered for this role.