Property Search Officer
Permanent
Grade B £28,598 - £34,434 per annum
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 36.5 hours per week
Hybrid
About the Role
Are you highly organised, adaptable, and ready to make a real impact in one of Birmingham City Council’s busiest directorates? We are looking for a motivated Property Search Officer to join the Place, Prosperity and Sustainability (PPS) Highways Searches Team. As a key member of the Highway Searches Team, you will play an essential role in helping the service run smoothly and efficiently.
* Collect, record and maintain Highway and Transport data.
* Respond to Local Land Charges and CON29 Highways searches.
* Manage the Highways Searches mailboxes.
* This is a full‑time hybrid role, working 36.5 hours per week, with a mix of working from home and office at the Council House, Birmingham.
We’re looking for someone who:
* Has a working knowledge of highways matters, experience of Geographical Information System within a highways environment.
* Can deliver a customer focussed service within agreed timescales.
* Has the ability to interpret maps, plans, and related reports effectively and accurately.
* Can investigate, analyse and report on data to meet deadlines and performance targets.
* Can stay calm, organised and solution‑focused under pressure.
* Communicates clearly and confidently (verbal and written).
* Has strong IT skills and a proactive approach to learning, including developing new digital skills to drive continuous improvement.
* Works well with others and contributes to a supportive team culture.
Equal Opportunity
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.
Work Eligibility
Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Additional Information
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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