Local Land Charges Officer
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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Please contact Recruitment Services on 01784 444263 (24hr answer phone) or email recruitment@spelthorne.gov.uk if you are having difficulty applying online.
Local Land Charges Officer (12-month contract)
Salary £ 32,687 - £ 35,639 pa
36 hours per week
Are you highly organised, detail-oriented and looking for an opportunity to work in a vital front-line local government service?
Spelthorne Borough Council is seeking a Local Land Charges Officer to provide maternity cover on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join our Place, Protection and Prosperity team and play a key role in delivering an efficient and accurate Local Land Charges service.
About the role
As Local Land Charges Officer, you will be responsible for processing Local Land Charges searches, maintaining the Local Land Charges Register, responding to customer enquiries and ensuring the accuracy of essential property-related information held by the Council. You will work closely with colleagues across Planning, Building Control, Environmental Health, Legal Services and external organisations including Surrey County Council and HM Land Registry.
Key responsibilities include:
- Processing and dispatching official Local Land Charges searches.
- Maintaining and updating the Local Land Charges Register.
- Liaising with HM Land Registry and Surrey County Council.
- Producing performance and statistical reports.
- Managing and updating records, procedures and SharePoint information.
- Supporting service improvements and ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice.
- Providing excellent customer service in responding to enquiries by telephone, email and post.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Has strong IT skills.
- Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Is adaptable, proactive and willing to learn.
- Has good organisational and communication skills.
- Can manage competing priorities and work both independently and as part of a team.
- Experience in Local Land Charges, planning administration or a similar local government environment would be advantageous, although training will be provided for the right candidate.
Why work for us?
At Spelthorne Borough Council, we are committed to supporting our employees through flexible working arrangements, career development opportunities and a positive working environment. We value diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all.
This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.
Please note as part of the employment checks this post will subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) which includes a basic Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
Spelthorne Borough Council use the Microsoft Authenticator app as a secure way of accessing our network. Successful candidates will be required to use their own mobile device to download and use Authenticator.
In return, we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits’ package that includes flexible working hours, pension scheme and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year (pro rata for part time).
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Spelthorne Borough Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. Please see more information here Local government in Surrey is changing | Spelthorne Borough Council and also Future Surrey – Surrey LGR Hub
Under Local Government Reorganisation, TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment) consultation started on 28 September 2026 and will run until 20 November 2026.
Please note that the consultation covers all directly employed staff with a contract of employment on 1 April 2027 and if you are successful in your application, you will be notified how you can feed into the consultation process if applicable.
To apply for this role, you must be available to start by end of January 2027 at the latest.
Thank you for your interest in our vacancy and we wish you well with your application.
Closing date: 30 October 2026
Interview date: w/c 16 November 2026
To apply please use the ‘apply online’ button.
CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.
Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates. If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful. All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date.
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Salary range
- £32,687 - £35,639 per year