- Directorate: Corporate Resources
- Pay Level: 8, £49,868 - £55,273 (Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Working Hours:37hours per week
- Location: Observatory House/ Slough Hybrid(minimum 2 days per week in the office)
- DBS requirement: Basic
The closing date for applications ismidnight onFriday, 2nd October 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing12th October 2026
What you’ll be doing:
As the Revenues & Welfare Applications Lead (Revenues), you will provide specialist technical support and leadership for the Council's Revenues systems, helping to ensure the effective collection and administration of Council Tax, Business Rates and related services. Working with the Revenues and Welfare Systems & Control Manager, you will lead on Revenues-related system developments while supporting Welfare functions where required.
You will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing MRI (formerly Capita) and Civica360 systems, managing upgrades and interfaces, developing reports and SQL solutions, overseeing system security and integrity, and supporting key annual activities such as billing and year-end processing.
The role offers the chance to influence service transformation and ensure systems are delivering efficient, customer-focused and compliant services across the Council.
Our Council:
Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives.
What we offer:
We offer a supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard. You will join a friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged.
We support flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work-life balance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1 April, subject to six months’ service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached.
Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:
- 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
- The Local Government Pension Scheme
- Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks that help us celebrate and promote equality.
- Tax-free childcare and childcare services
- Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work.
Accessibility and Support:
Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. If you need support during the application process or reasonable adjustments for interview, please contact our Recruitment Team: Recruitment@slough.gov.uk.
Information shared will be treated confidentially and used only to provide appropriate support throughout recruitment and beyond.
Our staff networks represent diverse colleague groups and help make the Council a place where people feel included and can thrive.
Right to Work and Checks:
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
The Council reserves the right to close adverts early should we receivea number ofsuitable applications.
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