Job Description

Job Introduction

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We are looking for a someone to join the Planning Obligations Team on a one-year fixed-term contract to help deliver a new Section 106 monitoring system for the Council.


The role will play a key role in helping the borough mitigate the impact of development and ensure the successful collection and monitoring of developer contributions that are critical to delivering new infrastructure in the borough.


Ideally you will have previous experience of planning obligations and/or planning; have a high level of computer literacy, and be confident working with systems and in the manipulation and interpretation of financial information.


Working alongside the Council's Section 106 officer you will be responsible for ensuring that all Section 106 deeds and covenants are captured and monitored in a new monitoring system - Exacom, including all relevant financial and non-financial information.


The successful applicant will be expected to work independently and manage their work programme to ensure that project milestones are met and all information is migrated in to the new system. You will be required to work closely with the Planning Obligations Team, as well as colleagues in Planning, Finance and Legal.


We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong problem-solving abilities. The successful candidate will be quick to grasp new systems and processes related to planning obligations and the collection and management of Section 106 information. They will be proactive in finding solutions to challenges as they arise, while also reviewing and improving existing processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy. A positive attitude towards embracing new systems and methodologies is essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively to deliver effective and timely solutions.

For an informal discussion please contact Alex Wood

at

alex.wood

@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

or 0208 921 5297.

Diversity Statement:

Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Advert Close:

All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated.

Early Advert Close:

Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any job advert earlier than the advertised closing date where there is reason to do so (for example high volume of applications).

How Applications are Scored:

Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statements addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statements section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application.

Salary:

Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this 'Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary.

Our Staff Values:

Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.

Salary

Scale 6 - 35,520 to 36,585

Frequency

Annual

Job Reference

royalgreenwich/TP/1702/417

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Closing Date

29 January, 2026

Job Category

Planning

Business Unit

Place and Growth

Location

The Woolwich Centre, United Kingdom

Level of Disclosure and Barring Service, DBS, check required

No DBS *

Posted on

22 October, 2025