All about the Role
The Revenues and Benefits Service has a vital role in the billing, collection and recovery of Council Tax, Business Rates and Sundry Debt
We currently have an opportunity to join our team as the Local Taxation Manager, reporting to the Head of Shared Transactional Services.
You will managed and lead your team leaders to ensure the delivery of efficient and effective Council Tax, Business Rates and Sundry Debt administration and collection.
In addition to organising and managing three team leaders, you will take a lead on the technical and complex aspects related to the provision of local taxation services to customers.
What you will need to do the role:
This role requires the ideal candidate to have significant experience in working within a Council Tax and Business Rates department, ideally using the MRI One Revs and Bens (Academy) system. Alternative relevant experience on other equivalent local taxation systems will be considered.
Ideally you will also have experience and competency in the use of (email address removed) and demonstrable supervisory experience delivering local taxation services to customers, including knowledge and experience of Sundry Debt recovery and enforcement processes.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of a DBS check obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All about our Benefits
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme:
Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
Access to car lease scheme
Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards
All about our Commitments
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact (url removed) we will work with you to meet your needs.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Basic Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment