Local Land Charges Project Officer - Local Authority

Local Land Charges (LLC) Project Officer

• Location: Sheffield Centre (Hybrid working - minimum one day in office per week)
• Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
• Salary: £17.18 to £22.20 per hour PAYE or £22.32 to £28.95 per hour via Umbrella

Join Sheffield City Council in a pivotal role as a Local Land Charges (LLC) Project Officer. This position involves managing the migration of Local Land Charges data to HM Land Registry’s national digital register, ensuring data quality, and driving process efficiencies.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead the project management of the migration of LLC data to HM Land Registry’s digital register.
• Ensure all data is accurate, complete, and compliant with HM Land Registry’s quality and statutory requirements.
• Plan, monitor, and report on project progress, milestones, risks, and issues to the project board.
• Identify, implement, and embed efficiencies in LLC team processes, workflows, and system usage.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including HM Land Registry, to ensure successful delivery.
• Proactively manage risks and issues, identifying solutions and escalating where appropriate.
• Support and guide staff during the migration process, ensuring consistency of approach and adherence to agreed standards.
• Maintain clear documentation and audit trails in line with governance and assurance requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the LLC service following migration.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the Local Land Charges (LLC) service, including relevant legislation, regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Proven experience of delivering complex workstreams or projects within a high-intensity environment and to tight deadlines.
• Experience with HM Land Registry migration activity and/or administration software implementation.
• Strong project management skills, including progress reporting, risk management, issue resolution, and problem-solving.
• Experience working with systems such as TLC (Total Land Charges database), HM Land Registry Workbook, and Uniform (planning applications database) or a comparable system.
• High attention to detail with the ability to assure data quality and compliance.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly report to senior stakeholders and project boards.

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or public-sector environment.
• Knowledge of data migration best practice or digital transformation projects.
• Experience of service improvement or business process redesign.

Additional Information:

This role requires resilience, adaptability, and the ability to work at pace while maintaining accuracy and compliance. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering a nationally significant digital transformation project for Sheffield City Council.

To apply for the Local Land Charges (LLC) Project Officer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.