Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
24/04/2019
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 08/05/2019 23:59
Salary:
£27,905 - £31,371
Job Category:
Finance / Benefits / Revenues / Procurement
Employment Location:
Wansbeck Square, Ashington
Further Information
Council Tax Team Leader
The Council
Northumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK. Local Government’s ongoing challenges and the diversity of our residents means we have to work smarter. That’s why we want bold, creative and agile thinkers who can help us move forward and innovate.
For further information about working for Northumberland County Council, please click here: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/working
The Service
The Council Tax Team is part of the Council’s Revenues and Benefits Service. The team is based in Ashington and administers and collects council tax from 154,000 dwellings in Northumberland.
The role
Leading a busy team responsible for the administration, billing and collection of Council Tax, you will need in-depth knowledge and experience of local taxation legislation and practice. Supervisory experience is also required. The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated and proactive, and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to support the Council’s commitment to provide excellent customer service to a variety of customers.
The role is key to maintaining a high performing service. Leading by example, you will motivate and effectively manage the team to continuously improve the service. You will assist in the development of policies, procedures and strategies in accordance with the service business plan and objectives, legislation and software developments.
You must have the ability to remain calm and logical in stressful and difficult situations. You must be a good negotiator, and able to reach successful resolutions.
We are offering:
Salary from 1 April 2019: £27,905 - £31,371
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision
Flexible working arrangements
Training opportunities relevant to the post.
For further information about this vacancy, please contact either Gillian Caisley, Assistant Revenues Manager on 01670 624283 or Susan Mounsey, Revenues Manager on 01670 624285 for an informal discussion.
Northumberland County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We recognise the difficulties that transgender applicants in particular may face during a recruitment process; if Trans applicants have any concerns regarding the process please contact Claire Coe (Trans HR Support Officer) on 07775026871 or claire.coe@northumberland.gov.uk. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. All applications to work on a part-time will be considered in line with the requirements of the post and the needs of the service.
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend interview please contact Jordan Liddell on 01670 623930 or email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.