Hyndburn is an attractive area set in the heart of Pennine Lancashire, within easy reach of Manchester, the lakes and the Coast. The Borough, comprised of Accrington and the surrounding Market Towns, is currently experiencing unprecedented levels of regeneration which is delivering real and substantial improvements to the quality of life in the area.
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to run our local land charges service. This will involve:
- Registering new local land charges with HM Land Registry and plotting sites accurately on their mapping system
- Keeping the Council’s local land charges register accurate and up to date
- Administering CON29 enquiries and making sure customers receive accurate and timely replies
The post holder will need to work to deadlines whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy and a good attention to detail in accordance with Land Registry requirements. They will have a strong customer service ethos and the ability to communicate clearly with customers and their professional advisers. They will also work closely with HM Land Registry and officers in other council service areas who also contribute to the local search process.
The postholder must be able to work on their own initiative, able to understand and extract information from maps and be confident in using IT systems.
If you relish a challenge and take pride in providing excellent public service, we are keen to hear from you.
We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.
Closing Date: 12 noon Friday 20 November 2026
Vacancy Ref: 2383
Local Land Charges Officer
Company: Hyndburn Borough Council
Salary: £30,023 to £32,578 a year, pro rata
Hours: Part-time
Location: Accrington, BB5 0PF
Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 6 Nov 2026
Closing date: 20 Nov 2026
Summary
Local Land Charges Officer
£30,023 - £32,578 per annum pro rata
25 hours per week
Working pattern to be agreed
Essential requirements
- 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including Maths and English
- Experience of dealing with the public
- Experience of using Word, email and software / databases to record information
- Experience of using maps
- Good standard of literacy
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Ability to communicate in a clear, assertive and polite manner and both verbally and in writing with officers, councillors and customers
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to understand and extract information from maps
- Ability to accept responsibility and work on own initiative
- Ability to accurately extract information from records and an understanding of the importance of accuracy in respect of local land charges searches
- Ability to use a range of IT applications proficiently
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Local Land Charges Officer in Accrington employer: HYNDBURN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Hyndburn Borough Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises teamwork and community impact. Employees benefit from job security in a permanent role, opportunities for personal growth, and the satisfaction of contributing to a cleaner environment. Working outdoors in a vibrant local area, staff enjoy a fulfilling experience while making a tangible difference in their community.
