Hybrid Senior Business Rates Officer

4Recruitment Services Ltd; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 36.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

4Recruitment Services Ltd in Basildon seeks a Business Rates Officer to co-ordinate the work of the Business Rates and Visiting team. The role covers billing, collection and recovery of Business Rates, and representing the council in court proceedings related to Business Rates.

The post focuses on workload planning, staff development, and upholding knowledge of legislation, with hybrid working (1 day in the office). £31 per hour contract in a full-time capacity.

Aufgaben

• Organise and plan workloads, monitoring performance of the Business Rates officers by proportionate quality testing and implementing remedial action where necessary.
• Monitoring performance of the Visiting Officers by proportionate quality testing and implementing remedial action where necessary.
• Management and development of staff in line with corporate guidelines and procedures, including regular 121’s and staff meetings, identifying training needs and performance management of staff.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge in all aspects of Business Rates including case law, legislation, system and national developments.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Business Rates billing, collection and recovery process, whilst seeking to promote efficiency and continuous improvement
• To have an in depth technical knowledge of Business Rates and respond directly to enquiries from rate payers and their representatives
• To have continuous regard for maximising the Business Rates tax base, growth and income collection, and minimise loss through avoidance and delay.
• To administer all Business Rates grants, exemptions, discounts and reliefs in line with the Council’s policies.
• Manage the Business Improvement District (BID) levy collection processes ensuring they are carried out efficiently.
• Liaise with the Revenues & Enforcement Manager and the BID managers regarding levy rules, billing cycles and updates to the rating list.

Jobbeschreibung

4Recruitment Services Ltd in Basildon seeks a Business Rates Officer to co-ordinate the work of the Business Rates and Visiting team. The role covers billing, collection and recovery of Business Rates, and representing the council in court proceedings related to Business Rates.

The post focuses on workload planning, staff development, and upholding knowledge of legislation, with hybrid working (1 day in the office). £31 per hour contract in a full-time capacity.