Vacancy Details

Business Rates Officer

Salary: £30,269- £32,790

Full-time /Permanent

Be part of our successful Business Rates team to compile and maintain records and process the requirements of businesses across Sevenoaks and Dartford districts.

Our team are responsible for dealing with all aspects of Business Rates, from administration and billing to recovery and enforcement. You’ll be responsible for answering telephone enquiries covering all aspects of Business Rates and responding to emails and letters received from our customers.

If you have experience working in an office environment, with a background in administration and customer service, and a keen interest in tax administration, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for someone who can stay calm, organised, and professional under pressure, while delivering a high standard of customer service.

This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (2-3 days) and home working (2-3 days).

Benefits for working for Sevenoaks District Council

We’re proud to be a high-performing local authority that values innovation, collaboration and people-first service. You’ll be joining a team that cares deeply about its work and is committed to learning, working collaboratively. You’ll be supported to make decisions, take initiative, and grow your career.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll join a dynamic and forward-thinking team delivering services that matter. Every day is different, and the impact you’ll have on people’s quality of life is immediate and rewarding.

We are one of the few local government authorities to hold Platinum Investors in People accreditation – our commitment to supporting and developing you is genuine and ongoing.

Other benefits include:

• Annual leave of 25 days (excluding bank holidays)
• Additional leave after 5 years of service
• Extra Christmas closure day
• Hybrid working
• Free on-site parking
• Membership of the Local Government pension Scheme (LGPS) – a defined benefit pension with employer contributions
• Opportunities to join in with social activities
• Free parking
• Access to employee benefits including discounts on shopping, travel, days out and more,
• Access to BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, a free, 24/7, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service
• Tusker car salary sacrifice scheme and discounts with your MOT

Need advice on how to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?

Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.

Closing date:  12 April 2026

Interviews:      21 April 2026

Interested in the role and want to know more?

For further details on the role, please contact our HR Team on 01732 227000  or human.resources@sevenoaks.gov.uk

Equal Opportunities

Sevenoaks – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Sevenoaks District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

How to apply

Please apply online (see below). If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by either emailing recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk or contacting us on 01732 227383 to discuss how we can assist you in applying.