Land Charges Team Leader
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £30,753 to £36,141 per year |
| Additional salary information: | inclusive of London Weighting |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bracknell, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Bracknell Forest Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PL/26/332061 |
Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward‑thinking Land Charges Team Leader to lead our dedicated team and help shape the future of our service. Whether you are seeking full‑time or part‑time hours, we offer flexibility to support your work‑life balance.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
About you…
You are an organised and confident leader with strong management skills and the ability to motivate a team to deliver a high-quality, reliable service. You have an interest in understanding and managing change within the Land Charges sector, balancing improvement with service continuity.
Experience in a land charges team is desirable but not essential. A positive attitude, adaptability and a willingness to learn are just as important for success in this role.
About the team…
You will lead a small team which currently provides an efficient and reliable Local Land Charges Service.
This is an exciting time to join the Land Charges team. We have recently transferred to a new IT system and an initial responsibility of this role will be embedding this system in the operation of the section and developing appropriate procedures around it. We are also preparing for the migration of Local Land Charges data to the national register and there will be significant opportunities to shape the future of the service after this migration is completed.
Although we embrace remote working, our team remains cohesive, engaging in regular virtual meetings and maintaining close collaboration with other officers within the land charges section and across the Council as a whole.
Key responsibilities…
To lead the Land Charges Team to provide an efficient, reliable, and prompt local land charges service in line with statutory functions and the Council’s objectives.
To provide appropriate performance and financial reporting to the Assistant Director: Planning
To keep up to date with changes in legislation, policies and procedures and respond to these changes in a positive manner.
Our benefits…
25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
Paid employee volunteering scheme.
Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.
Our values
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Reasonable adjustments
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.
Interview date
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 23rd March 2026.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Jo Male, Assistant Director (Planning) jo.male@bracknell-forest.gov.uk 01344 351128
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
About you…
You are an organised and confident leader with strong management skills and the ability to motivate a team to deliver a high-quality, reliable service. You have an interest in understanding and managing change within the Land Charges sector, balancing improvement with service continuity.
Experience in a land charges team is desirable but not essential. A positive attitude, adaptability and a willingness to learn are just as important for success in this role.
About the team…
You will lead a small team which currently provides an efficient and reliable Local Land Charges Service.
This is an exciting time to join the Land Charges team. We have recently transferred to a new IT system and an initial responsibility of this role will be embedding this system in the operation of the section and developing appropriate procedures around it. We are also preparing for the migration of Local Land Charges data to the national register and there will be significant opportunities to shape the future of the service after this migration is completed.
Although we embrace remote working, our team remains cohesive, engaging in regular virtual meetings and maintaining close collaboration with other officers within the land charges section and across the Council as a whole.
Key responsibilities…
To lead the Land Charges Team to provide an efficient, reliable, and prompt local land charges service in line with statutory functions and the Council’s objectives.
To provide appropriate performance and financial reporting to the Assistant Director: Planning
To keep up to date with changes in legislation, policies and procedures and respond to these changes in a positive manner.
Our benefits…
25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
Paid employee volunteering scheme.
Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.
Our values
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Reasonable adjustments
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.
Interview date
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 23rd March 2026.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Jo Male, Assistant Director (Planning) jo.male@bracknell-forest.gov.uk 01344 351128
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