Salary: £45,091 - £46,142 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week (part-time hours may be considered)

Location: Carlisle or Workington

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

We are seeking a professional to lead and manage the end‑to‑end process for developer contributions, including Section 106 agreements. This is to ensure contributions are secured, monitored and delivered effectively to support sustainable growth.

Bring your career to a place where balance, flexibility and wellbeing truly matter. You’ll enjoy hybrid working, the freedom to shape your week, and a generous annual leave package — with the option to buy even more. Add in an outstanding local government pension with an 18.3% employer contribution and you’ve got a role that supports your future as well as your day‑to‑day.

Considering a move? Cumberland offers an appealing mix of vibrant towns, beautiful coastal scenery and easy access to stunning natural landscapes — creating a fantastic setting for both work and life. You can also enjoy a great quality of life in one of England’s more affordable housing areas.

For candidates moving to Cumberland to take up the position, a Relocation Allowance may be available subject to meeting the qualifying criteria.

About the role

You will provide strategic oversight of developer contributions across the planning lifecycle, ensuring robust, transparent and compliant systems are in place to secure, monitor and report on funding that supports sustainable growth. Working closely with planning, legal and finance colleagues, you will play a key role in ensuring infrastructure is delivered effectively for our communities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and administration of developer contributions, including Section 106
• Ensure effective systems for tracking, monitoring and reporting financial and non‑financial obligations
• Maintain accurate records, monitor compliance and support enforcement where required
• Produce clear reports for internal stakeholders, elected members and external partners
• Oversee digital systems and data quality, identifying opportunities for improvement
• Act as the main point of contact for developer contributions, providing guidance to internal teams and external stakeholders
• Support statutory reporting, including the Infrastructure Funding Statement, and contribute to governance and audit activity

About you

• Strong understanding of planning obligations, CIL regulations and infrastructure funding mechanisms
• Experience managing complex data systems and producing performance or financial reports
• Ability to interpret legal agreements and financial information
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience working in a local authority or public sector environment (desirable)

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Iain Fairlamb by email at Iain.Fairlamb@Cumberland.gov.uk

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.  You must include a cover letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the role. Please upload this along with your CV.

• Closing date: 14^th June 2026
• Interview date: To be confirmed

If you experience any difficulties logging in to apply for this role, please contact the HR Systems team at HR.Systems@cumbria.gov.uk.

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Please read the supporting information:

• Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council

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