Senior S106 Officer

Company: Wirral Council
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Location: Wirral
Job Description:

  • Employer: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
  • Salary: £42,839 to £46,142 plus benefits
  • Location: Wirral, Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square, Hybrid Working
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time
  • Hours: 36 hours per week.
  • DBS Check: No
  • Closing Date: 13/07/2026 at 23:59
  • Reference: R&P/26/340718

About the Role

The role will ensure continuity and drive the whole planning S106 and other legal agreements, leading on all matters relating to S106 and legal agreements in relation to the work of the planning service. This includes policy and process innovation and development, monitoring and reporting. You will work closely with planning officers, developers, legal colleagues and stakeholders.

About the Candidate

The successful candidate will hold a Degree in Town and Country Planning recognised by the Royal Town Planning Institute, or equivalent geographical or environmental discipline, or have extensive experience of working within a planning service dealing with a range of complex planning related matters. You will be a self‑starter with a passion for continuous improvement, have a methodical approach to work with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

Benefits

Staff discounts, enrolment into the local government pension scheme (an excellent defined benefit scheme), immediate life cover and ill‑health protection. We offer a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family‑friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays. Staff wellbeing is a priority and we recognise and reward people for the great things they do.

Equal Opportunities

We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities. Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion, to apply for roles with us.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026