Land Charges and Validation Officer

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working (hybrid)

Learning and Development opportunities

Family Friendly Policies

Generous compassionate leave

Job summary

North Warwickshire Borough Council, within the Development Management Team, seeks a Land Charges and Validation Officer to support the Planning Service's efficient operation. You will handle Local Land Charges searches, validate planning applications, and be a key contact for residents, developers, solicitors and other stakeholders.

Join a friendly, ambitious Planning Service during a period of investment and growth, contributing to prompt processing of applications, maintaining records, and

Responsibilities

• Processing Local Land Charges searches and associated enquiries.
• Validating planning applications and checking submissions against statutory and local requirements.
• Providing advice and guidance to applicants, agents, solicitors and members of the public.
• Maintaining accurate records and databases.
• Supporting the wider Development Management Team with administrative and customer service functions.
• Assisting with the continuous improvement of planning and land charges processes.

Job description

£32,578 - £34,811 per annum 37 hours per week

North Warwickshire Borough Council, Chief Executive Division

Are you highly organised, customer-focused and looking for an opportunity to develop a career within a busy Planning Service?

North Warwickshire Borough Council is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our growing Development Management Team as a Land Charges and Validation Officer.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the efficient operation of the Planning Service, helping to ensure planning applications are processed promptly and accurately while providing an excellent service to residents, developers, solicitors and other stakeholders.

As a Land Charges and Validation Officer, you will be responsible for the administration of Local Land Charges searches and the validation of planning applications. You will be one of the first points of contact for customers and will play a vital role in ensuring applications and enquiries are dealt with efficiently and professionally.

Key responsibilities

• Processing Local Land Charges searches and associated enquiries.
• Validating planning applications and checking submissions against statutory and local requirements.
• Providing advice and guidance to applicants, agents, solicitors and members of the public.
• Maintaining accurate records and databases.
• Supporting the wider Development Management Team with administrative and customer service functions.
• Assisting with the continuous improvement of planning and land charges processes.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, supportive and ambitious Planning Service at a time of significant investment and growth across the Borough. You will be part of a professional team delivering development that shapes the future of North Warwickshire.

Benefits and Perks

• Generous annual leave allowance (including statutory Bank Holidays and 2 extra statutory days)
• Local Government Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution rate of 22.1%
• Flexible working (including hybrid working) available for certain roles
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Family Friendly Policies
• Generous compassionate leave

and more

Join Us

If you are a strong team player who values variety, enjoys problem solving and wants to be part of a forward-thinking Planning Service, we would love to hear from you.

Come and help us shape the future of North Warwickshire while developing your own career in a rewarding local government role.

For an informal discussion about the role and more information, please contact Erica Levy (Development Management Manager) [e-mail] or Jade Pollard (Development Control Systems Manager) [e-mail]

The closing date for the receipt of applications is Sunday 25th October 2026.