Overview
Inspections Officer (12 month FTC) – NN1 1ED
Our Benefits
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About the role
Do you have a keen eye for detail, enjoy working independently, and want to make a difference in your local community? As an Inspections Officer at West Northamptonshire Council, you’ll play a crucial role in helping us maintain a fair, accurate, and up-to-date property base for Council Tax and Business Rates.
From new builds to empty premises, you’ll be out in the field inspecting properties, gathering essential data, and ensuring compliance with legislation. Your work will help to maximise income due to the Council.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and forward-thinking Revenues team where your contributions are genuinely valued, and every day brings something new.
PLEASE NOTE this role is initially a 12 month fixed-term contract.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of a Basic Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share thi
About you
We’re looking for someone who’s highly organised, self-motivated, and confident working independently in the field. You’ll have experience of carrying out property inspections or similar site-based assessments and be comfortable engaging with a wide range of people, from residents to business owners.
You’ll also need a strong understanding of relevant legislation around Council Tax and Business Rates, or a willingness to learn. Accuracy is key, so attention to detail and the ability to maintain clear records is essential.
Ideally, you’ll have worked in a Revenues, Local Government, or similar environment, and be familiar with tools such as Office 365 and mobile data capture systems. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use is required.
If you’re someone who enjoys a role that gets you out and about, values independence and responsibility, and wants to help make a real impact in your community – we’d love to hear from you!
About us
Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.
We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.
Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.
http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers
