Registration Officer (RO) - Durham

Job Description

About the jobSummaryOur client is looking for great candidates to join them as Registration Officers in their Operations Directorate. As a Registration Officer, you will carry out key administrative tasks that keep their running effectively. Working as part of a close-knitteam, in this vital role you will process casework to maintain and update the Land Register for England and Wales.Job descriptionFrom processing and discharging mortgages and transferring the ownership of land to answering customer queries, you will carry out important work that has real effect on lives and businesses across England and Wales. As this is an entry-level opportunity,you will receive fantastic training to make you an expert in your field.Undertaking a comprehensive training path, you will learn the skills required to be the best at what you do. With access to an independent learning platform, you will be able to progress at your own pace with as much support as you need to grow into therole. Once your training is signed off, you will quickly settle into the role and manage your personal workload. If you want to progress, there are plenty of opportunities to take on extra work and responsibilities, and room to grow and move up through theorganisation.They play a vitally important role in the property market, underpinning property ownership worth over £4 trillion across England and Wales including over £1 trillion of mortgages. They have been safeguarding their land and homes for the last 150 years andplay a critical role in supporting the governments housing and infrastructure objectives. This uniqueness is part of what makes them so special. The other part is their people.ResponsibilitiesWith an eye for detail, you will be able to spot mistakes where others dont. You will be a strong team player with effective verbal and written communication skills. This a job with responsibility, so you will need to rise to the challenge, taking ownershipof the work you do and the results you achieve with great organisational and time management skills.BehavioursTheyll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together

Technical skillsTheyll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• The ability to maintain attention to detail and accuracy with a capability to respond to gaps, errors and irregularities in information.
• Experience of working as part of a team to deliver common goals.
• Able to effectively follow written procedures.

Things you need to knowSelection process detailsBefore applying, please note that this vacancy is part of a national recruitment campaign across several offices. If you are interested in applying for this role, you can only apply at one office location, therefore please ensure that you only apply forthe advertised vacancy at your preferred location. The vacancy is available at the following locations: Birkenhead, Coventry, Durham, Fylde, Plymouth, Telford and Weymouth, and their respective advertised vacancies can be found on Civil Service Jobs.After submission of the first stage of your application form, you will be invited to complete a Civil Service Verbal Test. If you successfully pass the test, you will be invited to complete the full application form.The closing date for the test and full application form is 11:55pm on Monday 22nd August 2022. Ideally you should take the test by midday on Monday 22nd August 2022 to allow sufficient time to complete the full application form. It is recommended that youcomplete the practice test before completing the online test. For more information about preparing for the Civil Service Verbal test and access to the practice test, please follow this link:In the CV section of the application form, please enter your qualifications and work history.Within the Technical skills section, please answer each of the following questions, using no more than 250 words for each answer:

1. Please describe a situation when you have worked with detailed information, needing attention to detail and accuracy.
2. Please describe a situation when you have worked with others to achieve a task or goal.
3. Please describe a situation where you have followed instructions or a procedure to complete a task.

Please review your application form before clicking submit - once you have submitted, you will not be able to amend your application. Ensure your application form is received by the closing date for receipt of applications - this is 11:55pm on Monday 22ndAugust 2022.The sift will be completed shortly after the closing date, however due to the size of the campaign it may take a few weeks to complete the sift.If you are successful at the sift stage, you will be invited to attend a blended interview which will be carried out via a video link. Interviews will take place from late September 2022.Candidates may refer to notes within their video interview, but they should be used as a prompt only.The role is anticipated to start in January 2023. If you are successful in securing a position, there will be a significant amount of training required (approx. 16 weeks) and they would require you to be in full attendance in the office during this time.A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.Nationality requirementsThis job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
• relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
• certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals

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