Visiting Officer
| Posting date: | 26 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,584 to £25,989 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 December 2025 |
| Location: | Ryde, Isle Of Wight |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Isle of Wight Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2025_1641 |
Summary
37 hours per week
We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Revenue’s team. The successful candidate will carry out investigation work, including property visits, to obtain and verify information.
Key responsibilities include:
Monitoring and identifying new developments for inclusion in Council Tax and Business Rate lists
Reviewing discounts and exemptions
Preparing reports and liaising with internal and external departments
Essential skills and experience:
Strong communication and customer service skills, with experience working directly with the public
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Confidence working independently as well as collaboratively within a team
Willingness to undertake relevant training
Full UK driving licence
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Imogen Kelly on 01983 821000 ext. 8946 or email imogen.kelly@iow.gov.uk
Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
Local Government pension scheme
Discounted Solent ferry travel
Island bus network discount
Cycle to work scheme
Staff parking permit scheme
Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
National and local discounts & benefits schemes
Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Revenue’s team. The successful candidate will carry out investigation work, including property visits, to obtain and verify information.
Key responsibilities include:
Monitoring and identifying new developments for inclusion in Council Tax and Business Rate lists
Reviewing discounts and exemptions
Preparing reports and liaising with internal and external departments
Essential skills and experience:
Strong communication and customer service skills, with experience working directly with the public
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Confidence working independently as well as collaboratively within a team
Willingness to undertake relevant training
Full UK driving licence
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Imogen Kelly on 01983 821000 ext. 8946 or email imogen.kelly@iow.gov.uk
Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
Local Government pension scheme
Discounted Solent ferry travel
Island bus network discount
Cycle to work scheme
Staff parking permit scheme
Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
National and local discounts & benefits schemes
Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
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