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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy Local Authority based in Essex, are looking for an experienced Senior Business Rates Officer to join their team and play a crucial role within their recovery operations. 

Position: Senior Business Rates Officer
Rate: £26 per hour (Umbrella) 
Contract Duration: Temp (Mar 2027) Possible Extension  
Working Arrangement: Mainly Remote

Purpose:

• To maintain and safeguard the council’s business rates tax base by establishing liability, processing reliefs and exemptions, maximising income collection, and handling statutory recovery proceedings. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Organise and plan workloads, monitoring performance of the Business Rates officers by proportionate quality testing and implementing remedial action where necessary.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Business Rates billing, collection and recovery process, whilst seeking to promote efficiency and continuous improvement. 
• To have continuous regard for maximising the Business Rates tax base, growth and income collection, and minimise loss through avoidance and delay. 

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation - Essential. 
• Experience of working in a supervisory role in a busy Revenues and Benefits Section or in an equivalent environment. 
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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