Senior local land charges officer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Local Land Charges OfficerLocation: NewhamDepartment: Planning & DevelopmentRate: £22.79 PAYE

Term - up to 6 months

Are you an experienced and detail-oriented professional ready to make a difference? Our client is seeking a Senior Local Land Charges Officer to join their dynamic Local Land Charges team. This is a fantastic opportunity to ensure property search information is accurate, up-to-date, and delivered efficiently to customers!

What You'll Be Doing:In this vital role, you will:

• Manage and organise day-to-day Local Land Charges operations
• Process official search applications and respond to inquiries
• Maintain and update the Land Charges Register and related systems
• Quality check search reports to ensure accuracy
• Provide information to customers and support personal search inquiries
• Monitor team performance and drive improvements in processes and systems
• Handle complex and technical cases independently
• Guide and support colleagues as needed
• Represent the team in meetings and working groups
• Step in for the manager when required

What We're Looking For:Knowledge & Experience:

• Strong understanding of Local Land Charges and relevant legislation
• At least 5 years' experience in a similar role
• Proven experience in completing searches and managing queries
• Knowledge of local government pressures and service delivery
• Confident working with databases and business systems

Skills:

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Experience improving systems or processes

Personal Attributes:

• Customer-focused with a professional approach
• Collaborative and supportive team player
• Positive attitude with a drive to enhance services
• Committed to equality, diversity, and high standards of service

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to an important service, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to excellence!

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