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Part-time Local Tax Inspector

Employer:Sevenoaks District Council 

Reference:CN.311 

Salary:£17,489 - £22,485 p.a. rising to £23,953 p.a. with exceptional performance (Pro Rata) plus a final salary contributory pension scheme 

Hours:22 hours per week 

Working pattern:Part Time, Permanent position 

Location:Sevenoaks 

Closing date:19/01/2009 23:59 PM 

This is an opportunity to join the Council’s Local Tax Section and work as part of a team administrating the collection of both council tax and business rates. Your duties mainly include being responsible for carrying out inspections of property throughout the District, e.g. inspecting unoccupied premises, checking on-site claims for relief and discounts etc..

You will also be required to assist the team generally with routine correspondence utilising our document image processing system, and, on occasions, assist with the serving of committal summonses which may involve working outside normal office hours.

With a very flexible approach, previous office experience, you will require good communication and excellent customer care skills. Experience of working outside and using your own initiative as well as dealing with the public would also be an advantage. This post may be particularly attractive to someone in a previous enforcement role or similar.

This is a part time position working 22 hours over 3 days per week (actual days to be negotiated). Starting salary will be dependent upon skills and experience. Transport to carry out inspection duties will be provided.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Stan Goldsack, Local Tax Manager, on 01732 227220.

Closing date: 19th January 2009

Interview date: 30th January 2009

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Equal Opportunities

Sevenoaks District Council is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and has Investor in People status.

Application Information

Our staff benefits package includes a final salary contributory pension scheme, flexible annual leave arrangements, free Centre Membership of Sencio's Leisure Centres, free car parking at work place and excellent training and development opportunities. For an information pack and application form for any vacancies, please contact the Human Resources Team, either by, in the first instance, emailing recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk or writing to Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1HG or by calling the recruitment voicemail on 01732 227102 (24 hours) quoting the appropriate reference.

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