S106 Support Officer

Help deliver projects that make a real difference across Cambridge.

We're looking for an organised and proactive individual to support the delivery and monitoring of S106-funded projects. Working across City Services, you'll play a key role in coordinating governance processes, maintaining accurate project data, supporting reporting, and ensuring Section 106 contributions are effectively managed and spent for community benefit.

In this role, you'll:

• 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 data.
• Work closely with Planning, Finance and Project Officers to ensure compliance and successful project delivery.
• Assist with FOI requests, reports and stakeholder communications.
• Help drive efficient, data-led ways of working.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident coordinating meetings and managing information.
• A strong communicator who enjoys working with a variety of stakeholders.
• Comfortable working with data, reports and administrative systems.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to projects that deliver lasting benefits for Cambridge communities while developing your skills in project support, governance and local government.

Why join us?

As well as being part of a supportive team delivering meaningful work that directly impacts our communities, we offer a supportive and rewarding working environment along with a wide range of benefits, including:

• Excellent learning and development opportunities supported via a range of sources and methods and, where applicable, recognised through Digital Badges
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme(LGPS) and Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
• Agile and Flexible working options
• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30 days after five years’ service, plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time), with the option to purchase additional leave
• Family friendly policies and Flexible Bank Holidays
• Confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and Your Care wellbeing platform
• Staff reward and recognition framework, including an annual staff awards ceremony
• Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on role
• Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work, Gym Membership and Home & Electronics
• Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and more
• Free swimming at CCC swimming pools
• Subsidy for public transport
• Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
• Annually negotiated pay and award progression

Hours: This is a fix term role of 15 hours a week for 18 month period. Days of work are flexible and can be discussed with successful candidate.

Working Pattern: 15 hours a week to be mutually agreed.

Contract: Fixed term for 18 months

Salary: £33,672 - £37,562 per annum (City Pay Band 4), pro rata for part time.

Location: This is flexible – working in Cambridge on site or at one of our offices or working from home. You will be able to balance your work location accordingly.

More Information:

You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy.

If you would like an informal chat, please contact Sarah Morrell on 01223 458207 or email sarah.morrell@cambridge.gov.uk

Application Process:

To be considered for this role, please click ‘Apply Online’ and submit an application.

If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your Employee Self-Serve (ESS) and access the ‘Useful Links’ (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon) and click on ‘CCC Job Opportunities’.

Cambridge City Council recognises the value of digital badges in evidencing skills, knowledge and competencies, and welcomes their inclusion within job applications as verifiable indicators of achievement and capability.

Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.