London Borough of Lewisham
Senior Developer Contribution Officer
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Verified Public Sector Requisition
Role Overview & Description
Summary:
Job type: Full-time 35 hours,
Closing date: Thursday 15th October 2026, 23:59,
Contract Type: Temporary 12 months,
Salary: £47,367 - £49,509 per annum (PO2)
DBS check required: Yes (Basic)
Job type: Full-time 35 hours,
Closing date: Thursday 15th October 2026, 23:59,
Contract Type: Temporary 12 months,
Salary: £47,367 - £49,509 per annum (PO2)
DBS check required: Yes (Basic)
Discover your potential in Lewisham, where the work you do has a meaningful impact on our vibrant and diverse communities.
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Introduction
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of London's most ambitious and forward-thinking boroughs as a
Senior Developer Contributions Officer
.
As a
Senior Developer Contributions Officer,
you will form part of the team ensuring that growth and development contribute to the delivery of essential infrastructure and community benefits across Lewisham. You will play a leading role in the administration, monitoring and continuous improvement of the Council's Building Safety Levy function, working closely with internal teams, software providers and external stakeholders to develop Levy processes and ensure their effective operation and compliance with legislative requirements. You will also support the effective management of the Council's multi-million-pound Developer Contributions Programme, overseeing the negotiation, collection, monitoring and allocation of contributions that help deliver the borough's strategic priorities.
What’s the role?
You will work within our multi-disciplinary Strategic Planning team contributing to a wide range of exciting and complex projects that help shape Lewisham's future. We are a supportive, positive and dedicated team, committed to high standards, continuous improvement and delivering the best outcomes for our communities.
Your responsibilities will include:
Playing a lead role in developing Building Safety Levy (BSL) processes and procedures and working closely with internal teams, software providers and external stakeholders to ensure these process are working effectively.
Administering and collecting the BSL once implemented, including the preparation and submission of quarterly management information
Monitoring, collecting, administration and reporting of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).
Monitoring and management of Section 106 agreements ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
Working with stakeholders to secure CIL or S106 contributions into projects.
Preparing high-quality reports, briefing notes, correspondence, presentations and other documentation for a range of audiences
Providing technical guidance, advice, mentoring; and constructive engagement with applicants, stakeholders and the community.
Supporting continuous improvement in systems, processes and reporting arrangements to ensure the effective administration of developer contributions and the delivery of community infrastructure.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks
Special conditions
Experience:
of working in CIL collection and detailed understanding of the CIL regulations
understanding of monitoring S106 obligations and s106 Agreements.
of working with Exacom or another similar online database.
You should bring:
Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail
The recruitment process is anonymous and we do not accept CVs.
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Requisition Details
- Job ID: #446
- Employer: London Borough of Lewisham
- Location: Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London, SE6 4RU, United Kingdom
- Closing Date:
- Contract: Full time
- Last Verified: 2026-10-10
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