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 Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Supporting Statement attached 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. 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. Job Description and Person Specification - AD0398XVAA Property and Projects Assistant GrB JDPS.doc For any informal enquires please contact: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk quoting ref 3985 We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However, due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration. Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here LI-HYBRID