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Operations Manager (Revenues)

Operations Manager (Revenues) Basildon Borough Council

Pay Band: 10 £42,593.00- £45,534.00 per annum inclusive of fringe (All posts are subject to national NJC conditions of service)

Hours: 36.25 hours per week

Ref No. RQ00074

Closing date: 30/08/2013.

Basildon is the largest Borough in the Eastern region with a population of more than 165,000. The Revenues and Benefits Service deals with 78,000 Council Tax Accounts, 4,500 Rate Accounts and has a Rent Account caseload of 12,500.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of a new management team for Revenues and Benefits at Basildon. Created as part of an organisational review, we have a vacancy for a Senior Management level post. You will be part of a two-person management team under the Revenues and Benefits Manager, responsible collectively for the performance of some 120 staff in the service as a whole.

We are seeking a highly talented and motivational Revenues professional to lead the Council Tax, Rents, Business Rates and Sundry Debt processing and recovery sections.

You must have relevant experience at a Senior level, with related financial management skills. Enthusiasm is key, as you will need to be ready to help the service meet the opportunities that lie ahead and to help us tackle the efficiency and Welfare Reform agendas head on. Our aim is to offer an effective, customer-focused service by means of motivated and empowered staff.

You will lead the Operational Revenues Division of some 40 staff; you will need relevant experience at a senior level, with comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, technical precedent and practical issues.

Benefits include free car parking and final pension salary scheme.

Assessment centre and interview dates: 09/09/13 or 11/09/13

This post is open to job share.

The Council is committed to ensuring that its policies and procedures are consistent with Essex Safeguarding Children Board and Essex Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Board guidance. This will help to minimise the risks to vulnerable groups and to ensure that the Council safeguards the health and well being of its Service Users.

Please note that this post is subject to Department of Works and Pensions (DWP), Protection of National Infrastructure conditions, which means that the post holder will be required to undergo further vetting processes to ensure compliance.

Please note that this post will require a Disclosure & Barring Service clearance.

If you are successful, please be advised that you will need to undergo a Pre-employment Vetting Procedure.

Please note that if you are employed by an Agency with Basildon Borough Council, you will need to complete the External Application Form (via the link which is available on the internal website).

For further details and an application form, please visit http://www.basildon.gov.uk/jobs. Please quote the reference number stated above. We are registered with Type Talk. The pack is also available in alternative formats upon request.

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