Developer Obligations Officer - ABC13306
CompanyAberdeen City Council
Location
Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At5/6/2026
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Description
Job Purpose
Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.
Location: Aberdeen City, Scotland, United Kingdom,
Duration: Permanent, Full Time
Roles that require PVG Membership
Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 10 and above (currently £30,030 per annum / £16.50 per hour)
The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.
Job Purpose/about The Role
The postholder will provide operational and analytical support to the Developer Obligations Team Leader in the assessment, coordination, and monitoring of developer contributions and Section 75 Agreements. The postholder will liaise with internal services, external stakeholders, and developers to ensure obligations are accurately calculated, tracked, and delivered in line with planning policy and community needs.
The Post Holder Needs To Hold As a Minimum
Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.
Location: Aberdeen City, Scotland, United Kingdom,
Duration: Permanent, Full Time
Roles that require PVG Membership
Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 10 and above (currently £30,030 per annum / £16.50 per hour)
The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.
Job Purpose/about The Role
The postholder will provide operational and analytical support to the Developer Obligations Team Leader in the assessment, coordination, and monitoring of developer contributions and Section 75 Agreements. The postholder will liaise with internal services, external stakeholders, and developers to ensure obligations are accurately calculated, tracked, and delivered in line with planning policy and community needs.
The Post Holder Needs To Hold As a Minimum
- Degree (or equivalent) in Town Planning, Legal, or a related course within the built environment discipline demonstrating a knowledge of Town Planning
- Membership of an appropriate professional body related to the demands of the post (e.g. RTPI or RICS)
- Effective communication and negotiation, including managing conflict
- Successful collaborative working with peers and stakeholders to achieve objectives
Please see the Job Profile for further details.
Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.
Flexible Working
We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
Armed Forces
We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
Role
We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:
- have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
- looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)