Job Title: Land Charges Assistant
- Internal Applicants Only*
Salary: £26,403 to £26,824 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Workington
Contract: Permanent
About This Opportunity
Are you detail-oriented and passionate about providing excellent business support? Cumberland Council is looking for a dedicated Land Charges Assistant to join our Inclusive Growth and Placemaking team. In this role, you will assist with the day-to-day operations of the Land Charges Service, ensuring timely and accurate responses to search requests, maintaining the Local Land Charges Register, and communicating effectively with solicitors and the public. If you have strong administrative skills, are proficient with Microsoft Office 365, and can manage your workload under pressure, we would love to hear from you. A minimum of 3 GCSEs (including Maths and English) or equivalent qualifications/experience is required. Join us and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional service to our community! This role is available on a permanent basis.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities. We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career. Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
- Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
- Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
- Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer - to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Interview Information
- Closing date: 26/08/2026
- Interview date: To be Confirmed
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