Business Rates Manager – Enfield Council
Job Description
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Business Rates Manager who will form part of the Revenues team. The post holder will report directly to the Head of Revenues and lead the Business Rates team to ensure delivery of a high-quality level of service for our businesses, as well as developing and building on existing partnerships both within the Council and with our stakeholders and business partners.
The Business Rates team forms part of the Revenues and Benefits service and provides support and help to businesses across the borough. The postholder will ensure a positive team working ethic and will be responsible for developing and implementing new working practices and efficiencies when required.
We require a manager who will bring new collection initiatives, whilst providing early help intervention and support, and ensuring income is maximised and debt is reduced.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the Business Rates team, ensuring a high-quality level of service and positive team work ethic.
* Develop and implement new working practices and efficiencies.
* Bring new collection initiatives, early help intervention and support to maximise income and reduce debt.
* Bring own skills, knowledge and experience to the team, staying up to date with new legislation, incentives, and Enfield’s internal policies and procedures.
Contact Details
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team, please contact Chris Taylor on 0208 132 1270.
If you have any difficulties viewing or applying for this role, please contact Rebecca Spyrou at Rebecca.Spyrou@enfield.gov.uk.
Benefits
* An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service, plus eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
* A blend of remote and office‑based working for most roles.
* Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
* Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses.
* Employee Assistance Programme for advice and counselling.
* Health and leisure discounts and tax‑free bikes for work.
* 1 month’s paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children’s Social Care.
Additional Details
* Reference Number: RES-002344
* Salary: MM2 £55,542 - £70,452
* Advert closing date: 23/11/2025
* Department: Resources
* Location: Civic Centre Site
* Contract type: Permanent
* Division: Business Rates
* Hours Per Week: 36
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Sales and Business Development
* Industries: Government Administration
Recruitment Policy
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, we ask that you do not include your name or title on your CV or statement. Your responses to the essential/desirable criteria will determine selection.
Our Culture and Values
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. We encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do—empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn.
If you value these behaviours, we’d love to hear from you. We also offer flexible working options.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, a second application will not be considered.
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