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Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is seeking an outstanding finance professional to join our Corporate Management Team as Head of Finance and Section 151 Officer.
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a high-performing, nationally recognised finance service in a financially secure, debt-free council with a culture of ambition, kindness, and continuous improvement. We are proud of our track record: 100% success on audited accounts, zero overspends, a ten-year financial forecast, and an award-winning internal audit partnership.
The Role 
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will:
<ul>
<li>Carry out the statutory duties of Section 151 Officer.</li>
<li>Lead the Council’s finance functions, including accountancy, exchequer, revenues and benefits, and internal audit.</li>
<li>Oversee the delivery of our capital and regeneration programme while maintaining financial resilience.</li>
<li>Drive performance and innovation within the service and across the organisation.</li>
<li>Provide trusted, strategic financial advice to Members and senior officers.</li>
</ul>
This is a visible and influential leadership role at the heart of the Council’s decision-making.
Candidates 
We are open to experienced S151 Officers seeking a values-led working environment, as well as ambitious Deputy S151s ready to take the next step. You will bring:
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<li>A recognised accountancy qualification (e.g., CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA).</li>
<li>Experience of local government finance, including budgeting, treasury, audit, and financial planning.</li>
<li>A collaborative leadership style, strong emotional intelligence, and confidence engaging with Members, officers and partners.</li>
<li>The ability to manage performance while fostering a positive and inclusive team culture.</li>
</ul>
What We Offer 
Tonbridge and Malling is a great place to live and work – combining beautiful countryside, market towns, excellent transport links, and a strong community spirit. We offer a supportive and flexible working culture, competitive salary and benefits, and the chance to make a real impact at a stable and ambitious authority.
Next Steps 
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
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<li>Andrew Tromans – 07805 226301 / <a href="mailto:Andrew.Tromans@Penna.com" target="_blank">Andrew.Tromans@Penna.com</a></li>
<li>Kelly Ridley – 07709 512415 / <a href="mailto:Kelly.Ridley@Penna.com" target="_blank">Kelly.Ridley@Penna.com</a></li>
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Closing date: Sunday, 22nd June.

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

Head of Finance and Section 151 Officer

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Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply online via the link provided.
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Business Rates Inspector to join our busy Revenues team on an initial 18-month fixed term contract.
Woking Borough Council offer hybrid working for this role, the successful candidate would be expected to spend some time in the office. A large part of the role involves external site inspections, you will require a vehicle and driving licence.
Training will be provided to the successful candidate. Previous experience is not essential, the salary will be reflective of experience in a similar role.
The main duties of the role include:
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<li>Carry out external site visits to non-domestic properties and new buildings under construction</li>
<li>Issue Business Rates completion notices for new build properties</li>
<li>Refer non-domestic property alterations to the Valuation Office Agency</li>
<li>Processing alterations to the local rating list.</li>
<li>Liaise with external bodies such as the Valuation Office Agency, as required.</li>
<li>Communicate effectively with internal services, including Property Services and Finance.</li>
<li>Set up new Business Rates accounts</li>
<li>Award relief Business Rates relief in line with legislation and guidance</li>
<li>Ensure Business Rates liability is correct on accounts before commencing recovery</li>
<li>Support the Revenues, Recovery and Customer Service teams with Business Rates queries.</li>
<li>Deal promptly and courteously with all forms of communication with the public, in accordance with the Council’s Customer Care Code and other agreed guidelines.</li>
<li>Any other duties at a level appropriate to the post, as requested by the Revenues Manager.</li>
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The successful candidate should meet the above criteria whilst being flexible and adaptable.
The salary offered will be reflective of qualifications and experience.
The Council offers in return 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (which increases with continuous service), a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days per month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact either Terry Stocks (Revenues Manager) 01483 743231 or Alicea Van Der Ryst (Recovery Team Leader) on 01483 743224.
Closing date:&nbsp;13 July 2025 - 23:00pm
Interviews will be held the week commencing 21 July 2025 or 28 July 2025.
We look forward to hearing from you!

Business Rates Inspector

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Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply online via the link provided.
Woking Borough Council is offering a fantastic opportunity to join our busy and dedicated Revenues team as a Revenue Recovery Officer on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.
If you're looking for a role where your work truly makes a difference, this is your chance to be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional service to the community.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this important role, you’ll ensure timely and effective recovery of council tax and business rates by managing all stages of the recovery cycle. Your day-to-day duties will include:
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<li>Managing the full recovery process, including post-liability order actions</li>
<li>Processing and monitoring enforcement steps such as bailiff referrals, insolvency cases, and charging orders</li>
<li>Representing and supporting the Council at court, including liability order hearings and penalty notice applications</li>
<li>Building and maintaining relationships with external partners such as enforcement agents, solicitors, insolvency practitioners, and credit agencies</li>
<li>Handling communications with the public professionally and empathetically, both over the phone and in person</li>
<li>Ensuring compliance with the Council’s recovery policies and customer care standards</li>
<li>Supporting wider Revenues team activities as required</li>
<li>Performing other duties appropriate to the role at the direction of the management team</li>
</ul>
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a proactive, flexible, and detail-oriented individual with a strong sense of professionalism and customer service. You’ll need to demonstrate:
<ul>
<li>Experience or knowledge of revenue recovery processes</li>
<li>The ability to work independently and collaboratively</li>
<li>Confidence in representing the Council at formal proceedings</li>
<li>Excellent communication and organisational skills</li>
</ul>
This role requires regular attendance at the Woking Civic Offices and Court, but hybrid working is available when duties allow.
What You’ll Receive in Return
We believe in rewarding hard work and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
<ul>
<li>23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays - increasing with continuous service</li>
<li>Generous flexi-time scheme, with up to two flexi days off per month</li>
<li>Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Flexible benefits package (£1,700–£1,881)</li>
<li>Discounted health and leisure memberships</li>
<li>Opportunities for training and professional development</li>
<li>A supportive and friendly working environment</li>
</ul>
Interested?
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact:
<ul>
<li>Alicea Van Der Ryst, Recovery Team Leader – 01483 743224</li>
<li>Terry Stocks, Revenues Team Manager – 01483 743231</li>
</ul>
Closing date: 13 July 2025 - 23:00pm
Interviews will be held the week commencing 21 July 2025 or 28 July 2025.
We look forward to hearing from you!

Revenue Recovery Officer

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Business Finance Officer£47,532 - £50,574 per annum18 Months Fixed TermAbout UsNewham is a vibrant inner-city borough with excellent transport links. We are proud to be home to one of the youngest and most diverse cultures across the country, Newham is an exciting and challenging borough that is committed to putting people at the heart of everything we do.The Borough boasts iconic landmarks such as, Green Street, the Olympic Park, Excel centre, Westfield Shopping Centre and the University of East London. Newham is changing rapidly, benefiting from significant investment, creating new jobs, homes and opportunities for all.&nbsp; The Mayor of London provided the Borough with £107 million funding through the&nbsp;‘Building Council Homes for Londoners’&nbsp;programme, supporting the construction of 1,100 new homes by 2022. From this we expect to see an additional 2,500 jobs created over the next decade, injecting £1.5 billion to the local economy.The Repairs and Maintenance Service (RMS) is the London&nbsp;Borough of Newham in-house housing repairs provider based in the heart of the borough at Bridge Road Depot.&nbsp;RMS employs just over 250 staff to deliver a comprehensive range of services to the residents of Newham.&nbsp;RMS receives around 1,000 repair orders a week and provides an in-house solution to the following types of work:

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<li>Responsive repairs (all trades)&nbsp;</li>
<li>OOH 24/7 365 emergency service&nbsp;</li>
<li>Voids refurbishment&nbsp;</li>
<li>Kitchen and bathroom replacement programmes&nbsp;</li>
<li>FRA works&nbsp;</li>
<li>Water Quality Services</li>
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<li>Disabled Adaptations&nbsp;</li>
<li>Planned Electrical testing and works&nbsp;</li>
<li>UPVc window and FED replacement programmes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Gas Servicing, breakdowns and renewals&nbsp;</li>
<li>Estates and communal works programmes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Highways and street scene repairs&nbsp;</li>
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 The role is based within the Business Development Team who provides key support to these front line services and acts as a conduit between the services and Newham’s Corporate ServicesAbout the RoleThe post holder will work closely with the Business and Finance Manager on continual service delivery and improvements throughout the Repairs and Maintenance Service. The responsibilities or steps in performance management process vary broadly depending on the emphasis of performance efforts and the individual carrying it out.&nbsp;&nbsp;The post holder will also be responsible for providing relevant and timely advice to Directors and their Service Management Teams in their strategic decision making, and ensuring they receive effective and timely support and advice on all financial matters related to the development of RMS service strategies, service plans and service delivery.&nbsp;This role is suited to someone who likes to continuously review and improve processes, learning from feedback and best practise requirements. You’ll have an attentiveness to detail and a high degree of numerical accuracy, alongside the ability to work to deadlines.&nbsp;To be successful in this role you must have:A good working understanding and awareness of the Budget Cycle and Closure Processes.Be able to lead on a number of business operation processes, including but not exclusively Purchase Ordering, Supplier Payments and Income Monitoring.Knowledge of local housing demand and the needs of residents.The ability to analyse a number of different data sets and make robust forecast and projections to aid decision making.Significant experience of at least one of:<ul>
<li>Working in a Local Authority Housing environment.</li>
<li>Working in a Local Authority Financial Service.</li>
<li>Use of a Housing Management System such as Northgate, Service Connect or TASK.</li>
<li>Dealing with Internal and External Housing Stakeholders including but not limited to Tenants, Operatives, various Council Officers of various levels, Suppliers and Contractors</li>
</ul>Ability to communicate clearly, courteously and patiently with a range of stakeholders including operatives, service managers and where necessary members of the public and Newham Councillors.&nbsp;Able to use a range of IT systems – with the ability to identify best practice for and provide training for the benefit of the team and wider service.Competent user of various Microsoft packages, such as Excel and Power B.I&nbsp;Able to make a positive contribution to deliver value for money.Able to undertake line management responsibility of a Business Accounts Officer.For more information regarding the role please click on the link:Please view JD&nbsp;hereClosing date 23/06/2025IMPORTANT: If you are an LBN member of staff and applying for this role as a secondment you should note that secondments are subject to the agreement of your current employing service. Please ensure that you inform your line manager of your intention to apply for the post in the first instance.Additional InformationWe are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

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