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Local Taxation Officer – Council Tax (Revenues)
| Posting date: | 19 February 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,409 to £29,457 per year |
| Additional salary information: | (dependent on experience and development milestones) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2025 |
| Location: | Hailsham, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Wealden District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | N6014 |
Summary
Are you an experienced Council Tax Revenues Officer?
Who?
We are looking for a Local Taxation (Council Tax) Officer to join our forward thinking, friendly Revenues and Benefits department delivering our Five Star Customer Service Standards.
What will you be doing?
Helping our residents and ratepayers to manage their accounts and providing guidance on eligible discounts, exemptions and reliefs
Issuing statutory bills at the start of each financial year followed by amendment notices for every change of liability or award of a discount or exemption to ensure that the authority meets its regulatory obligations
Periodically reviewing Council Tax discounts to check the validity of awards
What do you need?
A good understanding of Council Tax legislation and guidance
A good team player with excellent communication skills
A positive and proactive attitude, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service and continuous improvement
Experience/knowledge of Council Tax procedures and legislation is essential
What do we offer?
Working for a great, forward-thinking Local Authority.
Excellent salary, pension, flexible working, fantastic employee benefits and comprehensive staff health & wellbeing scheme.
A friendly, supportive team and a range of opportunities for continuing professional development.
Hybrid working with the ability to work from home as well as from our newly refurbished offices in Hailsham.
Free parking.
For more information
Post Number: N6014
Closing Date: 27 February 2025
Interview Date: 7 March 2025
Wealden District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment. We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities and all applications will be treated on merit.
To Apply
Please visit our ‘How to Apply’ page for advice on how best to complete your application.
Click on the “Apply Online Now” link to be taken to our online recruitment portal. You will be prompted to log in to your existing account or create a new one. Remember to add a contact email address and mobile number when applying.
Please note applications could time out. So, ensure you have created an account and save your information as you go along. We would suggest you keep a copy of your personal statement on a separate document until you are ready to paste this into your application and submit.
If you are unable to apply online, have a query or require an alternative application method, please email human.resources@wealden.gov.uk or call 01892 602424. Make sure you know the post number and include it in your email or provide it when asked during your telephone call.
Who?
We are looking for a Local Taxation (Council Tax) Officer to join our forward thinking, friendly Revenues and Benefits department delivering our Five Star Customer Service Standards.
What will you be doing?
Helping our residents and ratepayers to manage their accounts and providing guidance on eligible discounts, exemptions and reliefs
Issuing statutory bills at the start of each financial year followed by amendment notices for every change of liability or award of a discount or exemption to ensure that the authority meets its regulatory obligations
Periodically reviewing Council Tax discounts to check the validity of awards
What do you need?
A good understanding of Council Tax legislation and guidance
A good team player with excellent communication skills
A positive and proactive attitude, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service and continuous improvement
Experience/knowledge of Council Tax procedures and legislation is essential
What do we offer?
Working for a great, forward-thinking Local Authority.
Excellent salary, pension, flexible working, fantastic employee benefits and comprehensive staff health & wellbeing scheme.
A friendly, supportive team and a range of opportunities for continuing professional development.
Hybrid working with the ability to work from home as well as from our newly refurbished offices in Hailsham.
Free parking.
For more information
Post Number: N6014
Closing Date: 27 February 2025
Interview Date: 7 March 2025
Wealden District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment. We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities and all applications will be treated on merit.
To Apply
Please visit our ‘How to Apply’ page for advice on how best to complete your application.
Click on the “Apply Online Now” link to be taken to our online recruitment portal. You will be prompted to log in to your existing account or create a new one. Remember to add a contact email address and mobile number when applying.
Please note applications could time out. So, ensure you have created an account and save your information as you go along. We would suggest you keep a copy of your personal statement on a separate document until you are ready to paste this into your application and submit.
If you are unable to apply online, have a query or require an alternative application method, please email human.resources@wealden.gov.uk or call 01892 602424. Make sure you know the post number and include it in your email or provide it when asked during your telephone call.
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