Revenues Officer - Maternity Cover

Bridgend County Borough Council; Bridgend; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Bridgend is seeking a Revenues Officer for maternity cover. This role involves managing Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates administration and recovery, while ensuring high service efficiency. Applicants should possess strong communication, organizational, and IT skills, and be willing to work in a hybrid model. Proficiency in Welsh and passing DBS checks are required for this position, which offers a temporary contract for 6 months.

Qualifications

• Commitment to maximising the collection of Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates.
• Ability to work from home and attend the office at least once a week.
• Willingness to undergo DBS and BPSS checks.

Responsibilities

• Manage Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates administration and recovery work.
• Ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the service provided to customers.
• Collaborate with the Revenues Team to improve service quality.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

IT skills

Ability to communicate in Welsh

Job description

Revenues Officer - Maternity Cover

Job description

37 hours per week

Temporary - 6 Months

We are looking to recruit a conscientious and enthusiastic individual to join our Revenues Team within the Chief Executives directorate. An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and organised individual, to be part of the Revenues Team, who is committed to maximising the collection of Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates whilst continually improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the service provided to our customers.

Your key duties will be to undertake all aspects of Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates administration and recovery work. The work requires a high level of commitment and enthusiasm with accuracy, good organisational skills and attention to detail. You will have good communication skills with the ability to work on your own initiative and have good IT skills.

Currently there is a requirement to come into the office to work at least one day per week, with the remaining days working from home, so the ability to homework is essential.

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

A Basic criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) together with a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check is a requirement for this post.

The council’s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.

Closing Date: 07 January 2026

Shortlisting Date: 12 January 2026

Interview Date:19 January 2026

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council

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