S106 and Community Infrastructure Officer - Apprentice

Salary: National Minimum Wage.

Contract: Fixed term for 24 months.

Hours:  37 Hours per week.

Closing date: 24th November 2026

About the Role

As a s106 and CIL Officer Apprentice, you’ll help ensure development supports sustainable communities by managing and monitoring Section 106 agreements and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). You’ll work with developers, stakeholders and internal teams to monitor compliance, coordinate contributions and help ensure funding supports local infrastructure needs.

As part of this role you’ll complete a Business Admin Level 3 apprenticeship with Babington Business College – all training will be virtual.

How You'll Make a Difference

• Manage and monitor s106 contributions and CIL payments, ensuring requirements are met.
• Work closely with developers, legal teams, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate the allocation and use of s106 and CIL funding to support local infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate records of agreements, payments and expenditure.
• Prepare reports showing how developer contributions are being used and their impact.
• Provide clear advice and guidance on s106 and CIL processes.
• Work with stakeholders and communities to understand infrastructure needs and priorities.
• Help develop and review guidance and policies to keep the Council’s s106 and CIL processes clear and transparent.

What You'll Bring

• Maths and English GCSE Grade C/4 or above.
• Confidence in communicating.
• Experience of working in a digital environment.
• A high level of accuracy.
• A willingness to learn and the ability to independently obtain information from a range of provided resources.
• The ability to prioritise workload as part of a busy team.

Why Join Us?

At Somerset Council, we're a progressive organisation committed to improving lives and shaping better services for our communities. Based in one of England's most beautiful counties, it's a great place to build your career and enjoy an excellent quality of life.

• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK's most enhanced and secure pension schemes.

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance, where service needs allow.

• Health and wellbeing support, including access to confidential employee assistance services.

• Paid volunteering opportunities, helping you make a difference both inside and outside of work.

Find out more about working at Somerset Council:
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-at-somerset-council/

Further Information

• 28 days’ annual leave, in addition to bank holidays.
• This role offers hybrid working, allowing you to work either from home or from our offices at County Hall, Taunton.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for VISA sponsorship.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Kate Murdoch, Service Manager at kate.murdoch@somerset.gov.uk

We believe diversity makes us stronger and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, whose unique perspectives help us better serve the people of Somerset.

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