Council Tax Administration Team Leader (Sleaford)

Salary: SO1 (£34,678 – £36,625)
Location: Sleaford, Lincolnshire

We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated Council Tax professional to lead / support 1.6 FTE Senior Council Tax Officers and a team of 12 FTE Revenues Assistants in the administration of Council Tax.

You must have a detailed knowledge of Council Tax legislation and have experience of working for a Local Council. An IRRV qualification is desirable.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience of managing staff.  Experience of managing staff who work a 40% office / 60% home working hybrid pattern is desirable.

You must be able to lead by example and motivate teams to a high level of achievement. You will need to be flexible around the days that you work from the office / home as you will be required to represent the Revenues Service at Valuation Tribunals and other meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

For further details on working for the City of Lincoln Council, please visit: www.lincoln.gov.uk/jobs

 

Key responsibilities:

– Work under the general direction of the Revenues & Benefits Manager to ensure the effective and efficient administration, collection and recovery of Council Tax due to the partner Councils.

– Provide advice and support to the Revenues & Benefits Manager in relation to legislative changes and their impact on working practices and procedures.

– Manage the Council Tax Administration Team and ensure the Councils priorities and objectives are met.

– Working closely with the Recovery Team to ensure a joined-up approach to Council Tax collection.

 

Benefits we offer:

– Flexible working options / Flexi time scheme.

– Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.

– Local government pension scheme.

– Employee online discount scheme (including cinema, retail / supermarkets and homeware / tech).

– Health and Wellbeing support.

– Sustainable Travel Options (Tax free bike scheme and discounted City parking).

– Free on-site parking at our Sleaford offices.