Job Description

Job description
Part Time - 22.2 hours - 3 days a week, Permanent



Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and keen to work in a role that directly supports the local community? We are looking for a Local Land Charges Administrator to join our busy Land Charges Team, ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of land and property search requests.



We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

About the Role:

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and updating the Local Land Charges Register, processing search requests from solicitors, conveyancers, and members of the public, and ensuring accurate and timely provision of information.



You will work alongside our experienced Local Land Charges Offer and you will also work closely with colleagues across the council, as well as external stakeholders, to support the efficient transfer of land and property ownership information.



Previous experience in an administrative, legal, or property-related role would be an advantage, but we are equally interested in hearing from candidates with transferable skills who are willing to learn.

Key responsibilities:

Maintain and update the Local Land Charges Register in line with statutory requirements. Ensure you meet the agreed objectives for meeting Local Land Charges search requests Process and respond to official search requests accurately and within deadlines. Liaise with internal departments to gather and verify property-related data. Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and best practice guidance. Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external clients.

About you:

You will be a highly organised administrator with a meticulous approach to your work and a keen eye for detail. Comfortable working with data, you will have strong IT skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems. You'll be confident managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and will be able to work accurately to tight deadlines.



You'll also have strong communication skills, enabling you to work effectively with colleagues across the organisation as well as with external customers and stakeholders.




You'll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.



The role is not a legal position, but previous experience in administration, legal, or property-related work is helpful. Transferable skills and a willingness to learn are valued.



Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:

Work Together as one team -

work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do

Drive Efficiency -

show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential

Be Ambitious -

be demanding of our own performance - striving to be even better - and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way

Make a Difference to Reading -

maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed

Our offer:

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you'll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.



A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:


Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave A wide range of flexible working opportunities Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS) On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Jonathan Treherne at

Jonathan.treherne@reading.gov.uk

or Shaidah Ramzan at

shaidah.ramzan@reading.gov.uk

Closing Date: Monday 15th December 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Interview Setup: In person at the Civic Offices, Reading