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In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
• Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
• A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
• Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme - eligible employees can access low‑cost leasing of electric and low‑emission vehicles.
• Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.

Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes

Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.

Job IntroductionWe’re recruiting a Revenues Inspector to join our Revenues and Benefits team at Milton Keynes City Council.

This is a rewarding role that supports the accurate collection of Council Tax and Business Rates, helping to fund the essential services that local people rely on every day. Milton Keynes City Council delivers more than 200 services across the city, working to create cleaner, safer communities and reduce inequalities while supporting economic growth.
Everything we do is guided by our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative, working together as one council to make a real difference.

As a Revenues Inspector, the role combines office-based casework with regular visits across Milton Keynes, including commercial premises, development sites and construction locations. It plays an important part in identifying new properties, ensuring records are accurate and up to date, and maintaining fairness across the local taxation system.

You’ll use a range of digital systems and software to record findings, maintain accurate property and taxation records, analyse information, and support effective service delivery, so confidence in using IT systems would be advantageous.

The position suits someone who enjoys a mix of independent working and being out in the community, gathering information and making informed decisions that directly impact the city.

We’re happy to offer an informal conversation or a chance to meet us before you apply. To arrange this, please contact Corey Wallinger via Corey.Wallinger@milton-keynes.gov.uk to arrange.

Site-Based role

This is a Site-Based role, and you’ll be expected to work from the designated workplace.

Interviews for this role will be held on 12th August 2026

At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We’re dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive.

We take pride in our supportive work culture and try to go that extra mile when it comes to investing in our colleagues.

Role Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections and interview customers to establish liability for Council Tax and Business Rates
• Undertake visits to confirm eligibility for exemptions and reliefs and support other service requests
• Identify new domestic and commercial properties to support growth in the Council Tax base and Business Rates list
• Make enquiries with internal teams and external customers to confirm account information
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using council systems and digital tools
• Prepare and support the submission of Completion Notices and provide information to the Valuation Office Agency

Ideal Candidate

• GCSE English and Maths at grade A to C or equivalent
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle on a daily basis
• The ability to investigate, question and resolve issues effectively while managing your own workload
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines while maintaining accuracy
• A positive, flexible approach and the ability to build effective working relationships
• Strong communication skills, confidence using IT systems, and experience handling sensitive information with professionalism and integrity

Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle

To be successful in this role, you’ll need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. If we offer you the role, we’ll ask you to provide evidence of your driving licence and vehicle insurance, including cover for business use. We’re unable to confirm an appointment until these documents are received.

As part of the pre-employment checks, should you be offered the role, we’ll carry out an Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About The Organisation

Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.

We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Milton Keynes City Council is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We actively encourage applications from candidates who bring a range of perspectives, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

We are proud to have signed up to the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard (SC-WRES), a continuous improvement programme designed to help social care organisations achieve anti-racist workplaces. Our commitment means we are actively working to identify and address inequalities, improve representation in leadership, and ensure fair treatment and opportunity for all colleagues in Adult Services. [skillsforcare.org.uk]

We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.