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Posted 29 July, 2026

Senior Development Officer - Planning Delivery

Lynx Employment Services Ltd
Birmingham, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

# Planning Policy Officer

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Location: Hybrid Contract: Temporary Hours: 37 hours per week Pay Rate: 19.81

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We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Planning Policy Officer to support planning policy and housing strategy, with a particular focus on Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Section 106 (S106) agreements. You would need to have experience of monitoring and managing CIL and Section 106 processes. A planning qualification is desirable but not essential if you have strong practical experience in this area.

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### Key Responsibilities

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  • Monitor and manage CIL and Section 106 agreements and associated processes.
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  • Support the preparation and review of planning policy and housing strategy documents.
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  • Develop and maintain planning monitoring systems.
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  • Commission and oversee external evidence base studies.
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  • Support neighbourhood planning and liaise with key stakeholders.
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  • Prepare reports and present to committees and meetings.
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  • Provide planning advice and support to colleagues.
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### About You

Proven experience managing CIL and Section 106 processes. Experience within planning policy or a local authority planning environment. Strong knowledge of planning legislation and infrastructure planning. Excellent communication, report writing and organisational skills. \n

Desirable:

Planning or built environment qualification. RTPI membership or equivalent. Experience of Local Plan preparation and planning policy development.\n

This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional with strong CIL and Section 106 experience to join a supportive team and contribute to the delivery of key planning and infrastructure projects.

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