Job Description

Salary

28,598 to 32,061 per annum plus Essential Car User Allowance or use of a council vehicle

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Region

South West

Package

Permanent contract, Local Government Pension Scheme

Job category/type

Revenues and Benefits

Date posted

27/10/2025

Job reference

CF550P001



South Hams and West Devon is home to vibrant and engaged communities and residents who take ownership of their local area and are passionate about making South Hams and West Devon a better place to live and work.

Due to the success of the inspections team in generating additional income for South Hams and West Devon, we are looking to recruit an additional Revenues Inspections Officer.

The postholder will carry out inspections of domestic and commercial properties to ensure our Council Tax and Business Rates records are accurate, income is maximised and discounts, reliefs and exemptions are awarded in accordance with legislation and Council policy.

You will be monitoring new build properties, issuing completion notices and making requests to the Valuation Office Agency for properties to be brought into the Valuation and Rating Lists.

A committed team player who can work on their own initiative, you will also demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail and have excellent customer care skills.

Experience of using NEC and Information at Work software is desirable, however if you have experience of other software we will provide you with full training and support.

Please note the successful candidate will require a satisfactory basic DBS check.

A driving licence and access to a vehicle is also required.

Further details can be found in the Role Profile, however for an informal conversation about this exciting opportunity please contact Alex Bell, Revenues and Recovery Team Leader on 01822 813637 or alexander.bell@swdevon.gov.uk

Closing date: Sunday 9 November 2025

Interview date TBC