Contract Estates Terrier Officer – Property Records & GIS

Brackenberry Limited; New Jersey; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Brackenberry Limited seeks an Estates Terrier Officer to maintain accurate records of land, property ownership, leases and licences. The role supports estate management and asset accounting with office-based work and occasional travel to access historic deeds and records.

Key tasks include updating the digital property terrier, reviewing deeds and leases, and tracking renewals and rent reviews. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• A-levels or equivalent vocational qualification or practical experience.
• Experience updating records in a computerised database system.
• Working knowledge of property and estates documentation with ability to interpret legal and spatial information.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work systematically and independently.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the Council's digital property terrier, including ownership records, leases, licences and other legal interests.
• Review deeds, conveyances, leases, plans and associated documents, recording relevant information.
• Maintain key lease dates, including renewals, break options and rent reviews.
• Use GIS and mapping systems to create and update site plans and ownership boundaries.
• Liaise with Legal Services, Planning, Highways and Estates colleagues to ensure accuracy.
• Manage allocated work independently, meet deadlines and escalate complex matters when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent worker

Time management

Education

A-levels or equivalent vocational qualification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

Excel

Job description

Brackenberry Limited seeks an Estates Terrier Officer to maintain accurate records of land, property ownership, leases and licences. The role supports estate management and asset accounting with office-based work and occasional travel to access historic deeds and records.

Key tasks include updating the digital property terrier, reviewing deeds and leases, and tracking renewals and rent reviews. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently are essential.