Local Government Jobs

Local Taxation Manager
Revenues and Customer Service
Salary Scale PO 39–42 i.e £32,475 – £35,079 (Subject to Job Evaluation)

Here at Bassetlaw, our ambition is to deliver high performing Council Tax, NNDR, debt recovery and debtor services which are fully responsive to modern customer needs. Whilst doing that, we also generate innovative and effective revenues campaigns shared with a number of other billing authorities.

Sharing best practice means exchanging good ideas. This is your opportunity to share yours with us. If you want to develop, grow and thrive in Revenues, we believe that Bassetlaw is the place to be. Leading an experienced and nationally recognised team, you will personally have the opportunity to develop new horizons within Revenues and Customer Service, in addition to professional development through appraisal and training. In short, with support from the Council’s vision and values, we can help you to succeed. You will be working with a good team that put the revs in Revenues!

Reporting directly to the Head of Revenues and Customer Service, you will be responsible for managing Council Tax, NNDR, Debt Recovery and Sundry Debtors teams. . You will be required to have:-

·Experience of running in a customer facing local taxation office with management experience
·The ability to understand and manage key revenues performance measures and IT systems.
·The ability to lead, manage, communicate with and motivate teams
·Vision, knowledge and experience in Revenues and Customer Services
·Knowledge of emerging change in customer centric service
·A relevant professional qualification e.g full IRRV

The benefits of the post include flexible working hours, a minimum of 24 days holiday, training & development and a range of other excellent benefits you would expect from a leading employer, including final salary pension scheme.

If you are interested in applying for the above post you can contact Andrew Burton on 01909 533238 for an informal chat.

To find out more and apply online visit www.bassetlaw.gov.uk or www.jobsgopublic.com , telephone (01909)534138 or text your name, address and the post title to 07786200844.

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 20th July 2009
Interview Date: week commencing 27th July 2009