Business Rates Inspector - Wandsworth, LondonSalary: £35,391 - £42,888 per annumJob IntroductionJob Title: Business Rates InspectorSalary Range: £35,391 – £42,888 per annumPermanent – Fulltime (36hours)Location: London Boroughs of Richmond & WandsworthOther essential information: Office based and remote working We are seeking to appoint two proactive and knowledgeable Business Rates Inspectors to join our Finance Directorate within the Better Service Partnership. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong investigative and analytical skills to support the accurate assessment and maintenance of the Council’s Non‑Domestic Rates (NNDR) taxbase.As a Business Rates Inspector, you will be responsible for carrying out property inspections, identifying changes that could affect liability, and ensuring that the Council’s records are precise, up to date, and fully compliant with legislation. Your work will play a crucial role in supporting income collection and ensuring businesses are charged correctly. About the role You will be an enthusiastic and confident professional with a solid understanding of Business Rates legislation and the practical application of NNDR processes. You will bring:Experience working within Business Rates, property inspection, valuation, or a similar regulatory roleStrong communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with businesses, agents, and stakeholdersGood investigative and observational skills, with the confidence to carry out site visits independentlyAccuracy and attention to detail when reviewing property data, plans, and recordsAbility to manage a varied caseload and meet deadlines with minimal supervisionA proactive, solution‑focused approach to identifying taxbase growth and ensuring complianceCompetence in using relevant systems, mapping tools, and digital devices for recording inspection outcomes Essential Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceCarrying out inspections of commercial properties across the London Boroughs of Richmond-upon-Thames and the London Borough of Wandsworth to verify Business Rates liabilityIdentifying new builds, alterations, and changes of use that may affect NNDR chargesMaintaining accurate property records and ensuring compliance with statutory requirementsWorking collaboratively with the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), Planning, Building Control, and other internal teamsCreating and serving Completion Notices were appropriate.Analysing site information, plans, and GIS/mapping data to support assessmentsProviding clear guidance to ratepayers and stakeholders on liability, reliefs, and legislationSupporting wider taxbase growth and service improvement initiatives Indicative Recruitment Timeline:Closing Date: Sunday 05th April 2026Shortlisting Date: W/C 06th April 2026Interview Date: TBCWe may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Useful InformationRichmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.