Job Description

Some key information

Based at County Hall, Taunton with Flexible/remote working options. Full Time, 37 Hours per week. 28 Days annual leave - additional to Bank holidays

What will I be doing?

As a Senior Land Charges Officer, you will be responsible for aiding the development of the Local Land Charges service withing the Planning Directorate. This role ensures the accurate and timely processing of Land Charge searches, maintaining the statutory Local Land Charges Register.



Your day-to-day will involve:


Working to develop the Local Land Charges service to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. . Maintaining the Statutory Local Land Charges Register, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Mentoring and supervising a Local Land Charge team. Handling complex cases and providing expert advice. Signing off Local Land Charge documentation on behalf of the Council. Providing training and support to team members.

We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, with agreement from the manager.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:


Have an in-depth knowledge of Local Land Charges legislation and procedures. Understand customer service principles and an awareness of planning and development control processes. Have GCSEs or equivalent including English, Maths and IT. Have experience in handling complex cases and providing expert advice. Have significant experience in a Local Land Charges role and liaising with government departments and solicitors. Have strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

What's in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.



We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:


We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home. Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave Staff discounts in gyms. Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services. Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme. A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings. My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

Anything else I should know?

The salary for this role is 29,711 to 33,067 per annum (Inclusive of a 2,000 recruitment allowance per annum until 13 June 2028)



When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.



If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can't wait to hear from you.



Job Reference: SCC05623