Salary Grade 7 £28,802 to £30,728 per annum
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Revenues Inspector to support the accurate administration of Council Tax. The Revenues Inspector is responsible for carrying out timely and thorough inspections of both residential and commercial properties to ensure correct banding, assessment and liability, this may include vacant and properties under construction or conversion. The role involves investigation and reviewing entitlement to Council Tax discounts, exemptions and reliefs and identifying changes in occupancy or use. The postholder will also maintain the integrity of the Council Tax database.
The position is full time, working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis. We offer a hybrid working arrangement, combining the flexibility to work from home with time in the office as required. As you will be required to regularly travel around the borough to carry out property inspections, you will need a full clean UK driving licence and use of a vehicle.
Our Offer:
* Highly flexible hybrid working opportunities
* 7am to 7pm flexi time to suit personal circumstances for most roles
* Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 5 years LG service plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional leave.
* Additional 3 days leave given to enable a close down of the offices between Christmas and New year.
* Free parking
* Range of flexible working opportunities to accommodate people’s home/work life balance including compressed hours, 9-day fortnight, part time.
* Invitations to staff events to celebrate success and support wellbeing that include holistic therapies and outdoor activities
* Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential & independent information and access to counsellors
* Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with valuable life cover and financial protection for your family.
* Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
* Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work
* Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand-new car. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.
* Cycle to work scheme
* Staff benefits discounts on leisure, eating out, holidays and shopping
* Excellent learning and career opportunities for committed individuals
* A professional fee payment, if required for the role
About You:
* Educated to GCSE standard, or equivalent, including English & Maths at a grade 4/C or above.
* Excellent customer care skills, and a good understanding of GDPR legislation.
* Ability to manage time effectively to meet tight deadlines.
* Have a full UK driving licence and daily access to a car.
* This post involves regular lone working.
Selection Process:
Following the submission of your application form, it will be reviewed by the recruiting manager. Those that are successful in securing an interview can expect job specific interview assessment, followed by an interview.
Maidstone Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.
The Council considers that the successful applicant will have access to the Government’s secure network and will need to have a Baseline Personnel Security Standard check completed. In addition to the normal pre-employment checks this requires a criminal record check for unspent convictions and verification of employment history for the preceding 3 years. Where the 3 years of employment history cannot be verified through the most recent employment reference, you will need to provide a copy of your HMRC PAYE record for the 3-year period and will need to explain the reasons for any gaps in employment.
If you would like to discuss this position, please contact Teresa Glazier, Council Tax Recovery Manager on 01795 417040.
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