Lewisham
Business Rates Officer
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Introduction
Are you already part of Lewisham Council and looking to take the next step in your career? If you have proven experience in revenue collection and enforcement, we invite you to apply for the Business Rates Officer position. Join us to build on your expertise and contribute even more to our high-performing Revenues team.
Do you have a high-level knowledge of Business Rates legislation? Do you possess a high-level knowledge of issues relating to debt recovery and enforcement? Do you have the knowledge and experience of Court proceedings for the recovery of unpaid revenue?
What’s the role?
As a Business Rates Officer, you’ll play a key role in administering, collecting, and recovering Business Rates across the borough. You’ll work closely with customers, enforcement agents, and legal representatives to ensure efficient revenue collection and compliance with statutory regulations.
What’s in it for you?
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- A range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Season ticket and bicycle loans
- A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
- Supportive staff networks
What we’re looking for
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- Strong knowledge of Business Rates legislation and debt recovery.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.
- Experience working in a revenue collection or similar environment.
- Ability to manage challenging situations and work under pressure.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and high-quality service delivery.
Location
The job is primarily based in Laurence House, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.
Special conditions
- The job is subject to a basic DBS check
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.
Applicant handbook [https://lewisham.gov.uk/mayorandcouncil/counciljobs/applying/how-to-apply-for-a-job-with-us] - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Jade Pinnock - Jade.Pinnock@lewisham.gov.uk [Jade.Pinnock@lewisham.gov.uk]
Please click here [https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/-/media/jobs/BusinessRatesOfficerJD0626] to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
£40,404 - £41,637 per annum (S01)
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme; further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply [https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply]
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