Local Land Charges Officer (Full Time)

Newstartmag; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is looking for a Local Land Charges Officer in Wandsworth. This role, on a 12-month fixed contract, involves maintaining Local Land Charges registers and managing inquiries. Suitable candidates should have an understanding of the Local Land Charges Service or a willingness to learn. The position offers a hybrid work model alongside a range of benefits, including generous leave and a pension plan. Applications should be submitted before the closing date of January 18, 2026.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Local Land Charges Service.
• Experience in a Local Land Charges Service is desirable.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Complete Local Land Charges searches.
• Maintain the Councils’ registers.
• Assist colleagues and support key projects.

Skills

Understanding of the Local Land Charges Service

Client support and customer service experience

Ability to work under deadlines

Job description

Local Land Charges Officer

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Salary

£30,510 - £42,888

Expires

16/01/2026

Company

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Location

Wandsworth, London

Job Type

Full Time

Job Title

Local Land Charges Officer

Contract

Full time, Fixed term contract for 12 months

Working Location

Hybrid – Working from home & Wandsworth Town Hall

Other essential information

this position is based on 12 months fixed term contract or secondment for internal candidate

Objective of role

Wandsworth and Richmond Councils have an exciting opportunity within their Local Land Charges Team, we are recruiting a Local Land Charges Officer.

The Local Land Charges Officer will ensure the Councils continue to deliver an excellent service, including completing Local Land Charges searches, maintaining the Councils’ registers, answering both internal and external questions related to the role as well as assisting colleagues and supporting key projects within the team.

About the role

You will have a working knowledge of the LLC Service as well as a good understanding of IT systems. You will also have the experience needed to maintain the LLC Register, with support from the Senior LLC Officer, and undertake official searches to ensure the Councils meet their statutory and legislative obligations.

While experience in maintaining the LLC Register and undertaking official searches is desirable, we welcome applications from candidates who do not have direct experience. Full training and support will be provided by the Senior LLC Officer to help you develop the necessary skills and knowledge. If you have a good understanding of IT systems, a willingness to learn, and an interest in delivering a high‑quality service, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• A working knowledge and understanding of the Local Land Charges Service.
• Experience in working in a Local Land Charges Service.
• To work effectively to meet deadlines and manage competing and changing priorities.
• Experience of delivering a service in a client support and/or customer services environment.

Closing Date

18 January 2026

Shortlisting Date

w/c 19 January 2026

Interview Date

w/c 26 January 2026

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

Disability Confident

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

Safeguarding

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

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