Trainee Land Charges Officer 2021

We’re supporting our clients as they adapt to a new world in the wake of COVID-19. We’re now recruiting for roles which will help our clients to deliver vital services and to resume business wherever possible.

The Role

A Local Land Charges Officer plays an essential role in the conveyancing and house purchasing process. Prospective purchasers a property or a piece of land request a Local Land Charges search from the from the Local Authority usually via their solicitor.

The results of a search show a buyer if there are any matters relating to the property or land, which affects it such as a public footpath crossing it, or proposed road building plans in addition to revealing any charges registered on the property or land.

This is an exciting opportunity to train as a Local Land Charges Officer and carve out a career in a large organisation. Previous experience is not required for this role as we will supply full training and development.

Key Responsibilities

A Local Land Charges Officer is responsible for obtaining and collating the all the relevant data and in the form of an Official Local Land Charges Search. Capita’s 5 Council Partnership Local Land Charges team is contracted to provide the delivery of Local Land Charges service for 5 Local Councils spread across a wide geographical area of the country.

Based from the office and working as part of a dynamic established team, your role will ensure accurate delivery of the Official Local Land Charges search results and maintenance of the Local Land Charges register for each of the 5 Councils. The search information is sourced via a variety of computerised applications including computerised mapping applications.

The role also requires the ability to understand complexed legal documentation in order to process both search requests and add charges to the register. If you have any questions you’d like to ask before applying, you can contact Charlotte Barnett at charlotte.barnett@capita.co.uk

What we’re looking for

• Someone who is keen to learn and develop
• GCSE in Maths and English
• Excellent knowledge of ICT including Excel, Word and Office
• Previous administrative experience
• Willing to undertake any training deemed relevant to the post 
• Attention to detail and methodical approach to work always and be able to prioritise where necessary 
• Work towards and maintain an appropriate level of competence in the procedures operated by the Local Land Charges department
• Demonstrate excellent communications skills both verbal and written
• Demonstrates the highest standards of personal conduct, honesty, integrity that inspires trust and confidence 
• Contribute to and celebrate the success of the whole team
• Previous relevant theoretical or organisational knowledge of systems, procedures and policies with a solid understanding of the importance of adhering set processes                                                                                       
• Excellent literacy skills in order to analyse and interpret complex written documentation
• High level of resilience, emotional intelligence, motivation and be able to work consistently under pressure 
• Ability to develop relationships which have an influence on service improvement in your area

About Local Government Services

At Government Services, we’re transforming the way governments and local councils serve the public. We’re using technology, innovation and domain knowledge to improve services and deliver savings. Our teams are answering 30,000 emergency service calls every day and our Ultra Low Emissions Zone is helping Londoners breath cleaner air. Join us and discover better as you keep the country running smoothly.

Benefits

• A competitive basic Salary
• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You’ll be joining a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

Equal Opportunities

All interviews, assessments and background checks will continue to take place online, to completely remove the need for face-to-face contact. All Capita colleagues who can work from home should do so; and where it is not possible for colleagues to work remotely, we have taken important steps to protect those working from Capita’s offices.

Social distancing, enhanced hygiene and safety measures are already in place at all Capita locations that are open to protect our colleagues and manage the risk of COVID-19. The welfare of our people is of paramount importance to us, and we’re doing everything we can to keep our colleagues and customers safe during this time.

We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.