Land Charges Technical Support Officer

CRA Group Limited; Binfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking a Land Charges Team member for a temporary position. This role is focused on compiling responses for property searches, maintaining compliance with legislation, and providing technical information. Applicants should have experience in Land Charges, a reasonable standard of education including GCSEs in English and Maths, and proficiency in GIS and other IT systems. The contract will last for 3 months and is vital for efficient service delivery.

Qualifications

• Required GCSE (or equivalent) passes in English and Maths.
• Significant experience with IT systems, including mapping or GIS.
• Direct experience working with a Land Charges Team.

Responsibilities

• Compile, record, and return responses for property or land searches.
• Maintain the Local Land Charges Register as required by law.
• Handle inquiries from solicitors, agents, and the public.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Experience with IT systems

GIS mapping systems knowledge

Education

GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Tools

GIS and mapping software

Office software packages

Job description

3 months contract with local authority. The role within the Land Charges Team involves administering various Land Charges functions to ensure efficient service delivery. This position is crucial for compiling, recording, and returning responses to property or land search inquiries, maintaining the Local Land Charges Register, and providing technical information related to planning. The role requires attention to detail, accuracy, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. It is a temporary position designed to cover a period of change, necessitating prior experience with a Land Charges Team.

Responsibilities

• Compile, record, and return responses for property or land searches promptly and accurately.
• Maintain the Local Land Charges Register in compliance with the Local Land Charges Act 1975.
• Handle inquiries from solicitors, personal search companies, estate agents, and the public.
• Provide technical information for searches, including document and map verification.
• Utilize GIS mapping systems and databases to gather relevant search information.
• Respond to requests from Personal Search companies.
• Offer follow‑up assistance to clients for issue resolution.
• Use software applications to generate documentation and reports.
• File departmental records according to workflow requirements.
• Assist with testing new computer systems as needed.
• Report any work‑related risks to the line manager.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A reasonable standard of education, including GCSE (or equivalent) passes in English and Maths.
• Significant experience with IT systems, including office packages, mapping or GIS, and bespoke software.
• Direct experience working with a Land Charges Team.
• Commitment to the Council's Equal Opportunities policy and adherence to Data Protection Act and GDPR legislation.
• Desirable: Qualification in Land Charges, such as NVQ, and proficiency in IT databases, word processing, and email.