Inspector
Job ID: 10105492
London
Permanent
Field Based
Are you looking for a rewarding and interesting career in the public sector? Do you have a confident attitude and a keen eye for detail? Do want to work face to face within the community? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our Revenues Inspectorate team!
We are a growing business that provides visits and inspections to various local authority contracts in London. We need to expand our team of inspectors who are currently based in the Barnet area. We have a permanent post available for an enthusiastic individual who can work well within a busy and friendly environment as a Property Inspector.
As an Inspector, you will be responsible for arranging and conducting visits with residents and landlords in the Barnet area to undertake inspections to ensure that they are in the correct council tax banding. Initially you will work alongside an experienced inspector to gain insights and training for the role but once ready you will proactively manage your own portfolio of clients arranging the visits, carrying out the inspections and sending the documentation to the team in the office.
This role is field based with travel across the Barnet area so we are looking for someone who is able to drive and has access to their own transport. You will be able to arrange your own schedule conducting visits to properties and then working from home to complete the administrative tasks needed.
As part of our commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from people who are from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds.
Job Description
What you’ll be doing:
Regular inspections of domestic properties or sites that have been given planning permission and visiting commercial properties.
Arranging own calendar to ensure that visits take place in a timely manner but also that all administrative tasks are completed
Establishing liability or entitlement to tax discount, exemption or reliefs, in line with legislation and policy.
Taking appropriate action where reliefs no longer apply.
Arranging appointments with landlords, agents, business owners, etc to gain access to premises.
Ensuring the database is accurate, complete and up-to-date.
Liaising with other agencies
What we’re looking for:
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle
Good written and numerical skills
Computer literacy and ability to use handheld devices
Enthusiasm, friendliness and confidence
Initiative, self-motivation and accuracy
Good communication and presentation skills
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
About us: Capita Public Service – LPS
Our world class Local Government Services team supports local councils to improve outcomes and focus on what matters in their communities. Managing tax and other revenue collection, benefits payments, building control support, IT networks, accounting and much more – we make it easier for council teams to concentrate on front line services.
Utilizing your Revenues knowledge, you will champion learning and development within our back offices, ensuring all aspects of employee development from new starter and upskill training through to ongoing support development.
What’s in it for you?
A basic salary of £27,000
23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
Based in the Lambeth area with travel across the borough and some home working
A hybrid role with the scope to plan and manage your own workload
company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
the opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You’ll be joining a network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.
What we hope you’ll do next:
Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
Equal Opportunities
At Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you to discuss. For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.
If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - CPScareers@capita.com
About us
Capita is a consulting, transformation and digital services business. We deliver innovative solutions and simplify the connections between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We're driven by our purpose: to create better outcomes – for our employees, clients and customers, suppliers and partners, investors, and society. We're committed to being a responsible business – in how we operate, serve society, respect our people and the environment, and deliver attractive returns to our investors.
Every day we help millions of people, by delivering innovative solutions to transform and simplify the connections between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We partner with clients and provide them with the insight and cutting-edge technologies that give time back, allowing them to focus on what they do best and making people’s lives easier and simpler. We operate in the UK, Europe, India and South Africa and currently have 55,000 talented people working in our three divisions: Capita Experience, Capita Public Service and Capita Portfolio.