Job Description

We are working closely alongside a local authority in Liverpool to assist with the appointment of a Senior Business Rate and BID Officer on a 3- months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay £33.34- £44.00 per hour

To provide inspiring leadership to the Business Rate and BID team, overseeing the efficient administration of Business Rates and acting as the primary Lead Officer for Liverpool's Business Improvement District (BID) company. You will drive service excellence, continuous improvement, and legislative compliance to maximize income while ensuring a high-quality, customer-focused service for local businesses.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage and supervise Business Rate, Valuation, and Visiting Officers.
• Lead the administration of the BID Levy, including monthly reporting and attending liaison meetings with the BID company.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard against fraud and ensure data protection compliance.
• Report performance data to committees, boards, and steering groups.
• Identify opportunities for change, innovation, and enhanced customer access.

Qualifications:

• Educated to A-level standard or equivalent qualification/experience.

Essentials:

• Administering Business Rates or Council Tax billing and collection in a large Local Authority.
• Managing and supervising staff at a senior level, including performance monitoring and training delivery.
• Deep understanding of Business Rates, BID Levy, and Council Tax legislation.
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act, Health & Safety, and Equal Opportunities policies.
• Awareness of anti-fraud measures and investigative standards.

Please note:

• • You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
  • You should have right to work in U.K

  
  Disclaimer Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
  

  Important We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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