Revenues Officer

1 post NS7 - £27,711 to £29,093 per annum, 37 hours per week, permanent.

1 post NS7 - £27,711 to £29,093 per annum, 37 hours per week, temporary contract to 30/9/2026.

Do you have a passion for working in a fast-paced environment and have a keen interest in revenue services?

We are looking for 2 dedicated individuals to join our fast-paced Revenues Business Unit.          

Working as a Revenues Officer you will be part of a friendly team dealing with customer enquiries, updating, and maintaining an accurate database and identifying accounts for suitable recovery action to maximise the collection of Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates.

Newark and Sherwood District Council is committed to providing a high-quality service to its customers. This role is very much in the public eye therefore, tact, diplomacy, and understanding customers’ needs in an empathetic manner are essential. You will need excellent communication skills, an ability to use your own initiative and have a flexible approach to your work.

You must be educated to GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Mathematics.  You must have experience of working in a revenue services environment or similar and have a basic understanding of the law relating to Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates.

We offer a competitive salary, enrolment in the local government pension scheme, flexible hours, hybrid working, a generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service, a whole host of family-friendly benefits, 1 days’ paid volunteering leave per year, free staff car parking* and £10 gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district. You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan.

*Free staff parking is valid until 30 June 2026.

For an informal discussion about the posts please contact Michelle Brooks on (01636) 655388 or Joanne Hudson on (01636) 655381.

Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers and candidates who declare a disability (as defined under the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed an interview provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specification on their application form.

Closing date:  Friday 22 November 2024

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 2 December 2024