Rating Researcher: Property Data & Local Revenue

Inform Holdings Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical healthcare

Enhanced pension contributions

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Analyse Local is seeking a Rating Researcher to join the Income Maximisation team. You will conduct detailed research into commercial properties to identify opportunities that impact Business Rates revenue, using internal systems and external sources to prepare high-quality referrals for Local Authority clients.

The role requires excellent attention to detail, strong research skills and the ability to evaluate information from multiple sources to reach well-reasoned conclusions.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong research and investigative skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to assess information objectively and make informed decisions.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and other computer-based systems.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Research commercial properties using a range of internal and external information sources.
• Identify properties that may be missing from or incorrectly recorded within the Rating List.
• Review and assess property information to determine whether opportunities meet referral criteria.
• Collate, evaluate and record supporting evidence to support recommendations.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records within internal systems.
• Ensure all referrals meet required quality, evidential and compliance standards.
• Carry out validation and quality assurance checks on completed work.
• Manage a varied workload while meeting agreed productivity and quality targets.
• Liaise with colleagues and external organisations to obtain and verify information where required.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of research processes, systems and working practices.
• Participate in team meetings, training and knowledge-sharing activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Research skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Independent working

Team collaboration

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Analyse Local is seeking a Rating Researcher to join the Income Maximisation team. You will conduct detailed research into commercial properties to identify opportunities that impact Business Rates revenue, using internal systems and external sources to prepare high-quality referrals for Local Authority clients.

The role requires excellent attention to detail, strong research skills and the ability to evaluate information from multiple sources to reach well-reasoned conclusions.