Land Charges/Search Officer | 3-Month Contract | West Midlands
I’m currently recruiting for a Land Charges/Search Officer to support a busy local authority team on a 3-month contract.
Key Responsibilities
- Process official property searches, including CON29 and LLC1.
- Respond to personal search requests and Building Control data enquiries under EIR legislation.
- Maintain accurate land charges records in line with legislative requirements and HM Land Registry standards.
- Identify data quality issues and missing search information.
- Ensure service requests are completed within agreed KPIs.
- Interpret maps and plans to ensure accurate search results.
Essential Experience
- Experience in land charges, property searches or a related local authority service.
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Good IT skills and the ability to interpret maps and plans.
Experience with Idox TLC, Idox Uniform and GIS systems would be advantageous.
Contract Details
- Location: West Midlands
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, with consideration given to multiple part-time candidates.
- Start date: An early start is essential.
- Training and equipment: Occasional attendance at council offices will be required for face-to-face training and collection of IT equipment, if necessary. A separate laptop provided by South Derbyshire District Council may also be required.