Employer: Cambridge City Council
Location: Cambridge / Hybrid / Home working
Contract: Fixed term, 18 months
Hours: 15 hours per week
Salary: £33,672 – £37,562 per year, pro rata for part-time hours
Working pattern: Flexible; days and working location can be agreed
Closing date: Expiring in less than 2 weeks
Job Overview
Cambridge City Council is looking for an organised and proactive S106 Support Officer to help coordinate, monitor and support projects funded through Section 106 contributions.
The role will work across City Services and involve project administration, governance, data management, reporting and stakeholder coordination. It offers an opportunity to contribute to projects designed to deliver long-term benefits for communities across Cambridge.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the S106 Monitoring Board, including meetings, actions and reporting.
- Support the delivery and monitoring of S106-funded projects.
- Maintain accurate project records and performance information.
- Work with Planning, Finance and Project Officers to support compliance and effective project delivery.
- Assist with Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, reports and stakeholder communications.
- Support more efficient and data-led ways of working.
- Help ensure Section 106 contributions are effectively monitored and used for community benefit.
What Cambridge City Council Is Looking For
The successful applicant should be:
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Confident coordinating meetings and managing information.
- A strong communicator who can work with a range of stakeholders.
- Comfortable working with data, reports and administrative systems.
- Proactive and able to support multiple project and governance activities.
Working Pattern and Hybrid Working
This is a part-time position of 15 hours per week for an 18-month fixed-term period.
Working days are flexible and can be discussed with the successful candidate.
The role offers flexible working arrangements, with the opportunity to work in Cambridge, from one of the council’s offices or from home, depending on operational requirements.
Salary and Benefits
The salary is £33,672 – £37,562 per annum (City Pay Band 4), pro rata for part-time hours.
Benefits include:
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and Additional Voluntary Contribution Scheme.
- Agile and flexible working options.
- 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days after five years, plus public holidays, pro rata.
- Option to purchase additional annual leave.
- Family-friendly policies and flexible bank holidays.
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
- Staff reward and recognition programmes.
- Professional membership fees where applicable.
- Cycle to Work, gym membership and home/electronics salary-sacrifice schemes.
- Lifestyle savings and discounts.
- Free swimming at Cambridge City Council swimming pools.
- Public transport subsidy.
- Relocation assistance may be available in approved cases.
- Annually negotiated pay and award progression.
Skills and Career Development
The position provides an opportunity to develop experience in:
- Project support
- Governance and monitoring
- Local government administration
- Data management and reporting
- Stakeholder communication
- Section 106 processes
Cambridge City Council also supports learning and development through a range of training opportunities and recognises relevant skills through digital badges where applicable.
Visa / Right-to-Work
The advert provided does not confirm Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position.
Applicants who require sponsorship should verify eligibility and sponsorship availability directly with Cambridge City Council before applying.
Application / Selection Process
To be considered, applicants should submit an online application through the employer’s application system.
Cambridge City Council also welcomes relevant digital badges within applications as verifiable evidence of skills, knowledge and competencies.
For an informal discussion about the role, applicants can contact Sarah Morrell on 01223 458207 or by email at sarah.morrell@cambridge.gov.uk.
Closing Date
The vacancy is currently listed as expiring in less than two weeks. Applicants should check the live vacancy for the exact closing date and submit their application before the deadline.
Source
Cambridge City Council / LG Jobs
Original vacancy: Apply through the live LG Jobs vacancy for S106 Support Officer.