Senior Business Rates Specialist | Complex Case Leader

North East Combined Authority; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesbrough Council seeks an experienced Business Rates Senior Officer to own complex cases from start to finish, applying legislation and sound judgement to deliver compliant outcomes.

You will act as a technical lead within the team, supporting colleagues, challenging inconsistencies and promoting best practice while negotiating with ratepayers and partners to secure payment and compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Business Rates legislation and practices.
• Ability to handle complex cases end-to-end.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• BPSS check required.

Responsibilities

• Tackle complex Business Rates casework.
• Use recovery and enforcement powers to maximise collection.
• Negotiate with ratepayers and representatives to secure payment and compliance.
• Identify and respond to potential avoidance and non-compliance.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to colleagues.
• Work with internal and external partners to resolve challenging cases.
• Support court, tribunal and evidence-based proceedings, including attending hearings as a witness.

Skills

Business Rates

Negotiation

Communication

Independence

Job description

Middlesbrough Council seeks an experienced Business Rates Senior Officer to own complex cases from start to finish, applying legislation and sound judgement to deliver compliant outcomes.

You will act as a technical lead within the team, supporting colleagues, challenging inconsistencies and promoting best practice while negotiating with ratepayers and partners to secure payment and compliance.