Business Rates Officer

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

Are you already part of Lewisham Council and looking to take the next step in your career? If you have proven experience in revenue collection and enforcement, we invite you to apply for the Business Rates Officer position. Join us to build on your expertise and contribute even more to our high-performing Revenues team.

As a Business Rates Officer, you’ll play a key role in administering, collecting, and recovering Business Rates across the borough. You’ll work closely with customers, enforcement agents, and legal representatives to ensure efficient revenue collection and compliance with statutory regulations.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong knowledge of Business Rates legislation and debt recovery.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.
• Experience working in a revenue collection or similar environment.
• Ability to manage challenging situations and work under pressure.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and high-quality service delivery.

Location: The job is primarily based in Laurence House, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.