Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)
BBU10 40,444 - 42,123
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Contract Hours
37
Job Advert
As a Business Rates Officer you will be responsible for ensuring Business Rate accounts are accurately maintained, whilst using your initiative to maximise the Business Rates yield.
You will be responsible for dealing with complex cases, assisting with the monitoring and allocation of work to the team, in the investigation and resolution of complaints and in updating Rating List amendments as notified by the Valuation Office Agency.
You will also monitor the impact of Rating List appeals on the bad debt provision as well as assisting with the forecasting of rateable value changes.
You will be expected to deputise for the Team Leader Revenues when required and provide technical advice to colleagues and customers.
Closing Date
27th November 2026
Interview Date
8th December 2026.
Please note:
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
- a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
- a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical
Bedford Borough Council employment policies
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Additional Vacancy Information
Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)
0
Work Pattern
Monday to Friday
Is this an enhanced DBS role?
Yes
Is this a politically restricted role?
No
Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?
Yes
Vacancy Location
Location
Bedfordshire
Location
Borough Hall Bedford
Is this a designated car user position?
No
Attachments
Job Profile
Business Rates Officer - Job Profile.pdf (172 Kb)
CV Template
CV Template.docx (16 Kb)
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