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* Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday
* Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
* Reference: 0269
Job Description
* Ipswich Borough Council
* Address: Grafton House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2DE
* Salary: £37,938 - £39,513 per annum
* Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday
* Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
* Reference: 0269
We have an exciting opportunity within the busy Shared Revenues Partnership for a Revenues and Inspection Team Leader.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of a team within the Revenues and Inspection area of the Shared Revenues Partnership, reporting directly to the Revenues Manager. You will ensure the day-to-day activities necessary for the efficient and effective collection of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates and Housing Benefit Overpayments are administered efficiently and accurately and to agreed service standards and policies and procedures for three Local Authorities: Babergh District Council, Ipswich Borough Council and Mid Suffolk District Council.
You should have:
* 2 A-levels, an ONC/OND or an NVQ level 4 and/or 3 years qualitative experience
* Previous experience in a billing/collection or recovery environment
* In-depth knowledge of Revenues legislation and the ability to interpret Revenues legislation to deal with complex and contentious issues
* Ability to lead, motivate and develop staff in a performance focused culture
* Demonstrate effective presentation and communication skills
* Ability to manage to tight deadlines
* Ability to negotiate and mediate effectively.
DBS clearance is required for this role.
This is a hybrid working role (a minimum of 1 day per week working in the office).
As well as a competitive salary, we can offer:
* Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) membership
* subsidised parking for work and leisure
* public transport discounts
* free swimming and gym membership
* cycle purchase scheme
* learning and development opportunities
* flexible working opportunities
* wellbeing support
* lifestyle benefits
* the opportunity to work with great colleagues.
For more information
Please contact Laura Bull (her/she) by either calling 01473 433942 or emailing laura.bull@ipswich.gov.uk or John Payne (he/him) by either calling 01473 432969 or emailing john.payne@ipswich.gov.uk for more details about this role.
If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place.
How To Apply
Apply online by visiting our recruitment website .
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications.
Please note CVs are not accepted.
Closing date: 20 July 2025.
Interview date: Week commencing 28 July 2025.
The selection process will require you to deliver a presentation and an interview. The interview process will be carried out in person.
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries
Government Administration
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