An excellent opportunity has arisen to join Westmorland and Furness Council’s Land Charges team as a Land Charges Officer, supporting the smooth and efficient operation of our Local Land Charges service. The Land Charges service plays a vital role in the property conveyancing process by providing accurate and legally compliant information to support land and property transactions. The team is responsible for maintaining the Local Land Charges Register and processing statutory searches, including LLC1 and CON29 requests, which provide details on planning constraints, legal restrictions, and other matters affecting land and property. Working closely with internal departments, the service ensures that up-to-date and reliable information is delivered to solicitors, conveyancers, and members of the public. In addition to day-to-day service delivery, the team is leading the Council’s transition to the HM Land Registry’s national digital register, ensuring local data is accurate, digitised, and future-proofed. The Land Charges service is a key part of the Council’s Technical Services function and is committed to providing high-quality, efficient, and customer-focused support for the property market and wider community. As a Land Charges Officer you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of Local Land Charge searches LLC1, CON29, and other statutory and non-statutory property search requests. Reporting to the Land Charges Team Leader, the role plays a vital part in supporting the delivery of an efficient and legally compliant Land Charges service. The post holder ensures the Local Land Charges Register is maintained accurately, works closely with internal departments to gather required information, and provides high-quality customer service to a range of external stakeholders including solicitors, conveyancers, and the public. Who we are looking for… We’re seeking a highly organised and proactive individual who enjoys working in a detail-oriented, fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering excellent customer service. You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team committed to helping shape the growth and development of Westmorland and Furness. You’ll bring: Strong technical and administrative skills, with experience handling complex data and case management tasks. A good understanding of land charges processes, or a willingness to develop this knowledge. Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to provide clear advice and support to colleagues and applicants. Proficiency in using IT systems and databases to manage information accurately and efficiently. The ability to work independently, prioritise workloads, and maintain attention to detail while meeting deadlines. If you have a keen eye for detail, a collaborative approach, and a passion for delivering high-quality public service, we’d love to hear from you. What can we offer you! Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk) Would you like to find out more? For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments: Post Specification Role Profile If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Dawn Mason, Technical Services Manager, via email on dawn.mason@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk to arrange an informal conversation. To apply please click the Apply Now link below.