AddressWe are a growing business that provides visits and inspections to various local authority contracts in London. We need to expand our team of inspectors who are currently based in London. We have a permanent post available for an enthusiastic individual who can work well within a busy and friendly environment.
As a Revenues Inspector, you will be responsible for undertaking Business Rates visits within the London Borough of Lambeth and supporting your team members when needed. You will also be required to inspect other London boroughs occasionally. You will be working alongside an experienced inspector who will provide you with full training and guidance.
Job title:
Business Rate Visiting OfficerJob Description:
What you’ll be doing:
Visit commercial premises and arrange appointments with landlords, agents, business owners, etc. to gain access to them
Liaise with other agencies such as the Valuation Office Agency and other departments within the Council
Inspect properties or sites that have been given planning permission to carry out works that will affect the Rating List
Provide reports to the Valuation Office Agency that assist in keeping the Business Rates database up to date
Establish liability, entitlement, exemptions, discounts and reliefs for Business Rates
What we’re looking for:
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle
Good written and numerical skills
Computer literacy and ability to use handheld devices
Enthusiasm, friendliness and confidence
Initiative, self-motivation and accuracy
Good communication and presentation skills
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
About us: Capita Public Service – LPS
Our world class Local Government Services team supports local councils to improve outcomes and focus on what matters in their communities. Managing tax and other revenue collection, benefits payments, building control support, IT networks, accounting and much more – we make it easier for council teams to concentrate on front line services.
Utilizing your Revenues knowledge, you will champion learning and development within our back offices, ensuring all aspects of employee development from new starter and upskill training through to ongoing support development.
What’s in it for you?
A basic salary of £27,000
23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
Based in the Lambeth area with travel across the borough and some home working
A hybrid role with the scope to plan and manage your own workload
company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
the opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
What we hope you’ll do next:
Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
We’re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.
Location:
London,
United KingdomTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
Permanent
