Job Description

37 hours per week



Are you highly organised, good with detail, and looking to make a real difference behind the scenes? We're on the lookout for a Local Land Charges and Common Land Officer to join our friendly team here at Bridgend County Borough Council.



This is a key role that helps keep the wheels turning for property sales, planning applications, and development across our borough. You'll be working with colleagues from across the council, local solicitors, and the public - making sure our land charges records are accurate, up to date, and ready when needed, while also being the go-to person form managing and updating our records for common land and town/village greens.



What You'll Be Doing



Keeping our Local Land Charges Register updated and accurate



Processing search requests - quickly, accurately, and in line with legal deadlines



Working with other council teams to collect and check information (like planning decisions and highways notices)



Managing and updating records of common land and village greens including registering changes and dealing with applications or enquiries.



Answering queries and offering a helpful, informed service to everyone who needs it



What We're Looking For



Someone with great attention to detail and a methodical approach



Strong communication and admin skills



Comfortable working with databases and digital systems (experience with land charges systems or GIS would be a plus)



Ideally, some experience in land charges, planning, or local government.



Why work With Us?



A supportive team and welcoming workplace culture



Flexible and hybrid working options



Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme.



Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.



The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.



Closing Date: 18 June 2025



Shortlisting Date: 20 June 2025



Interview Date: 08 July 2025



Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council



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Job reference
17587
Date posted
12/06/2025
Application closing date
18/06/2025
Location
Bridgend County Borough
Salary
27,711 - 28,624 per annum
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Business Support
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