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ENTERPRISE AND RESOURCES
Finance – Revenues and Benefits
Revenues Officer
35 hours per week
Permanent
£29, - £29, / £16.00 - £16.33 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
We have a vacancy in the Revenues and Benefits service area for a Revenues Officer.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, customer-focused individual with a strong work ethic and an eagerness to learn.
You will be working in a busy environment which will call upon you to respond quickly to changing priorities. You will also be a trusted team member in often highly confidential and sensitive matters. You should have experience of dealing with the public, have a good understanding of office systems and procedures and be able to follow and comply with legislative requirements, policies and working practices.
You will work at the Council Offices, Kirkwall, within a small office-based team responsible for dealing with all aspects of administering the Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates and the Kirkwall Town Centre Improvement Levy. This will include the assessment of taxpayer liability and entitlement to discounts, reliefs and exemptions, as well as responding to customer enquiries face-to-face, by telephone, email or written correspondence.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build valuable skills, and grow within a supportive team. As an entry level role full training will be provided, all you need is a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
The post provides opportunities for career growth and progression, including working towards a relevant professional qualification through the Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation (IRRV).
We are looking for someone who is qualified to SCQF 6/7 level, for example, SVQ3, National Certificate, Foundation Apprenticeship, Advanced Higher, Scottish Baccalaureate, HNC, Certificate of Higher Education; or, where the essential qualification is not held, a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in a relevant role is required.
The postholder will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme which is a career average revalued earnings (CARE) defined benefit scheme for which the employer contribution paid is currently 15% representing a benefit in addition to the salary paid.
You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
This post requires Level 1 Disclosure Scotland clearance.
Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Jane Ballantyne on Ext, or
It is anticipated that interviews will take place in week commencing 2 June
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 25 May
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.