Building Safety Levy Collection Officer - Apprenticeship

The Levy Collection Officer will support the administration of Building Safety Levy processes, including determining levy chargeability and liability, issuing levy determination notices, arranging spot checks, receiving payments and issuing payment certificates, dealing with requests for reviews from developers and Quarterly Management Information & revenue transfer to MHCLG.

The role involves collaboration with internal teams (e.g. Finance, Planning, Building Control) and external stakeholders (e.g. the Building Safety Regulator, Registered Building Control Approvers, developers), ensuring clear communication in line with Local Authority procedures.

This role contributes to timely and accurate levy collection in accordance with relevant regulations and financial protocols.

The level of ownership or leadership may vary depending on how each Local Authority structures its levy administration.
This role plays a key part in ensuring the Local Authority meets its obligations under the Building Safety Levy and contributes to the wider goals of improving building safety and help keep our residents safe. The postholder will support continuous improvement through feedback, collaboration, and process refinement.

Training:

Training takes place online once a month 

Training Outcome:

Graduates frequently step into senior operational roles, transition into specialised corporate functions, or pursue higher-level management apprenticeships to accelerate their career growth.

Employer Description:

Westminster City Council believes in creating a fair environment where people are born into a supportive and safe environment, grow and learn throughout their lives, build fantastic careers in world- leading industries, have access to high quality, affordable homes and retire into the community with dignity and pride.

We work together to adapt to the changing needs of our communities – resulting in a dynamic atmosphere where ambition, diversity and creativity are celebrated.

Working Hours :
Westminster City Council offers an agile, supportive hybrid environment combining office-based and remote working.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative