Area Revenues (Business Rates) Officer

• Grade E £31,537 - £33,699 pro rata pa
• 18.5 hours per week
• Substantive

Join our Revenues & Benefits team as a Trainee Area Revenues (Business Rates) Officer and start building a career in local government finance. You'll support the administration of Business Rates, help maintain accurate account records, and provide professional customer service to local businesses - all while receiving structured training and day to day support from experienced colleagues.

• Assist with billing, account updates, reliefs and exemptions.
• Handle enquiries from businesses, landlords and agents.
• Keep records accurate and up to date.
• Learn to apply Business Rates legislation and local policies.

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence using IT systems.
• Experience in customer service or administration is helpful but not essential.

• Full training and development.
• Supportive team environment.
• Flexible working and local government benefits.

If you're looking for a part time role with real development opportunities, we'd love to receive your application.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Lorraine Marshall, Head of Revenues and Benefits on , .

Closing Date: 15 April 2026

Proposed Interview Date: 21st and 22nd April 2026

In return we offer:

• Up to 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Agile working arrangements
• Convenient office location close to the M5 with free parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Potential career progression
• 20% discounted membership at the local leisure centre

Find out more about us and the benefits of working for us by clicking here.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity; we welcome applications from all sections of the community.