Business Rates Inspector

Woking Borough Council; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Woking Borough Council is seeking a Business Rates Inspector to join their Revenues team on a flexible hours, full-time basis. This role involves conducting site visits, processing property alterations, and liaising with various stakeholders in a supportive work environment. A full training program will be available, making it suitable for candidates without extensive prior experience. Enjoy benefits such as generous leave, flexi time, and discounted memberships.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Local government pension scheme membership

Discounted health and leisure membership

Qualifications

• Flexibility and adaptability are essential.
• Previous experience in a similar role not essential.
• Training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

• Carry out external site visits to non-domestic properties.
• Issue Business Rates completion notices for new buildings.
• Communicate effectively with external bodies like the Valuation Office Agency.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Adaptability

Job description

Salary circa £26,104, plus flexible benefits allowance of up to £1,881 per annum and vehicle allowance of up to £2,600 per annum

Location:

Woking

Contract:

Contract

Working Pattern:

Flexible Hours/Full Time

Hours:

37 hours per week.

DBS Check:

Yes

Closing Date:

15/06/2025 at 23:30

Reference:

CORP/25/312682

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Business Rates Inspector to join our busy Revenues team on an initial 18-month fixed term contract.

Woking Borough Council offer hybrid working for this role, the successful candidate would be expected to spend some time in the office. A large part of the role involves external site inspections, you will require a vehicle and driving licence.

Training will be provided to the successful candidate. Previous experience is not essential, the salary will be reflective of experience in a similar role.

The main duties of the role include:

• Carry out external site visits to non-domestic properties and new buildings under construction
• Issue Business Rates completion notices for new build properties
• Refer non-domestic property alterations to the Valuation Office Agency
• Processing alterations to the local rating list.
• Liaise with external bodies such as the Valuation Office Agency, as required.
• Communicate effectively with internal services, including Property Services and Finance.
• Set up new Business Rates accounts
• Award relief Business Rates relief in line with legislation and guidance
• Ensure Business Rates liability is correct on accounts before commencing recovery
• Support the Revenues, Recovery and Customer Service teams with Business Rates queries.
• Deal promptly and courteously with all forms of communication with the public, in accordance with the Council’s Customer Care Code and other agreed guidelines.
• Any other duties at a level appropriate to the post, as requested by the Revenues Manager.

The successful candidate should meet the above criteria whilst being flexible and adaptable.

The salary offered will be reflective of qualifications and experience.

The Council offers in return 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (which increases with continuous service), a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days per month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact either Terry Stocks (Revenues Manager) 01483 743231 or Alicea Van Der Ryst (Recovery Team Leader) on 01483 743224.

Closing date:15 June 2025 - 23:30pm

Interviews will be held the week commencing23 June 2025or30 June 2025.

We look forward to hearing from you!

How to apply

Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Please apply online via the link provided.