Land Charges Assistant Ref: 53-25
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- The ability to consider a wide range of issues and balance those issues to make a clear and reasoned judgement
- The ability to prioritise and proactively manage workloads working to key deadlines
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Be familiar with MS Office package (Word, Outlook, Excel etc)
- Experience of dealing with customers by phone, e-mail and face to face
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Local Authority Land Charges Team
- Experience of using Idox Cloud Land Charges operating system
- Experience of using GIS systems
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above including English and Maths or equivalent competence
Desirable
- NVQ customer services.
- ECDL or equivalent computer skills
Behaviours
Collaborative:
- I look for ways to work in partnership and listen supportively to the ideas of others, building on their ideas, while sharing my views and knowledge.
- I recognise the skills, talent and experience of others and reach out to them for their contribution and input
- I recognise, appreciate and praise others for their contribution
Ambitious:
- I always ask myself 'How could we do this better?', taking ownership of change and helping others to understand, adapt, implement, and embed it.
- I have an open mindset, take risks and explore new ways of doing things.
- I am a proud ambassador, taking pride and responsibility for the work we do and encouraging others to do the same.
Results Driven:
- I make sure I am clear on what I need to achieve, keeping a focus on results and solutions.
- I am driven, showing courage and resilience even when things don't go to plan.
- I keep to my promises and challenge myself and others to deliver high-quality services
Empowering:
- I ask for help and support when needed, and take responsibility if things don't go well, learning from it for my own and for the organisation's development
Supportive:
- I treat others as I would want to be treated myself, ensuring that I am welcoming , friendly and approachable.
- I give time to colleagues who need help or support
Health & Safety (exposure to risk)
None
Last modified on 16 January 2026