Overview
Full Time, Fixed Term until 31st December 2026.
Bristol City Council is dedicated to serving our community and driving growth and prosperity within our region. We are committed to excellence in all aspects of our operations and strive to provide exceptional services to our residents and businesses.
About The Role
The Revenues and Benefits Service has a vital role in the billing and collection of Council Tax, Business Rates and the Valuation function within the local authority. We are looking for a Revenues Officer to join our Valuation and Inspection team within the Revenues and Benefits Service.
* Monitor and administer new property developments, from planning records and other sources for inclusion into the rating and council tax lists held by the Valuation Office Agency.
* When domestic and commercial developments are built, bring the new properties into the local tax revenues records, update customer records and process them in accordance with legislation to ensure prompt billing and collection of local taxes.
* Communicate effectively with members of the public and businesses.
* Work as part of a team in a busy, performance‑driven environment, accurately processing high volumes of work to deadlines. Demonstrate excellent organisational, numerical and literacy skills.
* Full training and support will be provided if you do not already have detailed knowledge of local tax administration.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people. We offer a fast moving and supportive work environment with hybrid working arrangements in the majority of roles, balancing service need and individual choice between home and office working. You will receive a rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and generous annual leave. You will have the chance to contribute to Bristol’s future in a supportive environment.
How to Apply
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each essential criterion in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we may shortlist against the desirable criteria as well. If possible, demonstrate how you meet the criteria in your application."
Disability Confident and Diversity
We are a Disability Confident employer, valuing recruitment and retention of disabled people. Applicants who consider themselves disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. Reasonable adjustments are provided throughout the interview process and continued workplace support is available throughout your career.
Engagement for Permanent and Secondment Details
For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment. For employees on a fixed term contract, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term. If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency working with Bristol City Council, this post will be a fixed term contract.
If you need further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or contact Sean Lockett at Bristol City Council.
The personal information section of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers but is used confidentially to ensure fair treatment of all applicants.
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