Job Title: Senior Council Tax Officer
Location of work: Town Hall/Hybrid working (Homeworking)
Salary: £43,788 - £53,856
Basis: Permanent - Full time
About the Role
With the support of the Revenues and Benefits Manager you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Council Tax billing team. You will deal with complex cases, complaints and appeals to the Valuation Tribunal. You will ensure that the council maximises council tax collection under the relevant legislation, statutory time limits and locally set targets and will be pivotal to annual billing. You will oversee the administration of Council Tax accounts up to liability stage and provide a high level of customer service to our residents.
About the Person
Staff Benefits
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.
We provide you with competitive annual leave, and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.
Additional Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please call Kimberley Sylvester, Revenues & Benefits Manager on 01737 276494.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Closing date: 2 May 2024
Interview date: w/c 20 May 2024.
Values and Behaviours
Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.
See 'Who we are' as a council, to find out more about us.
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Job Title: Recycling and Refuse LoaderLocation of work: Earlswood DepotSalary: £29,493.75 - £31,440.00 per annum Basis: Permanent, 45 hours per week
Are you fit and healthy and enjoy working in the great outdoors? Do you want to work in a great team who are passionate about their jobs and provide a vital role for the community? Then please read on!
Our Recycling & Refuse Loaders perform a key role in providing an excellent recycling and refuse collection service to the residents. Working with others in your refuse crew, you will ensure that the neighbourhoods in the Borough have their paper and mixed recycling, food waste, garden waste and refuse, regularly removed and disposed of responsibly.
It is essential that you are a team player and can communicate with your colleagues and customers, clearly and politely; showing a clear understanding of what good customer care is.
Compliance with health and safety guidance is very important for you, team members and the public, due to the heavy lifting machinery, dust and fumes. Guidance, training and personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided to all successful candidates.
Staff Benefits In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.
We provide you with competitive annual leave and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.
Closing Date: 12.05.24 at 23:59
Values and BehavioursOur great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change.
Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.
Additional InformationFor any further information about the role, please e-mail Human.Resources@reigate-banstead.gov.uk
Job Title: Sustainability ManagerLocation of work: Town Hall, Reigate/HybridSalary: £51,426- £56,424Basis: Permanent, Full Time
At Reigate & Banstead Borough Council we are proud of our reputation as a well-run and ambitious Council.
We are delighted to now be recruiting a Sustainability Manager. This is a newly created post, and will lead on the implementation of our recently updated Environmental Sustainability Strategy and move us towards achieving our net zero targets.
The successful candidate will be a champion for sustainability, bringing relevant sectoral experience combined with project and programme management skills, bid-writing expertise and strong leadership and communication abilities.
In return, you’ll have the opportunity to shape and further develop this high profile role within our forward thinking and supportive local authority, and to be instrumental in delivering genuine positive change across Reigate & Banstead.
If you think you have got what it takes, we would love to hear from you.
About the Person • Degree or equivalent experience in an environmental/sustainability related subject• Proven track record of successfully implementing sustainability or carbon reduction initiatives• Experience of managing and delivering complex projects within time, scope and budget; and of preparing funding bids• Demonstrable ability to build and maintain positive and collaborative relationships, including with decision-makers • Excellent communication skills and team management capabilities
Staff BenefitsIn exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.
Additional InformationFor an informal discussion about the role, please call Cath Rose, Head of Corporate Policy, Projects & Performance, on 01737 276766 or Laura McCartney, Strategic Head of Organisation and Transformation, on 01737 276604.
Closing date: 1 May 2024Interview date: w/c 20 May 2024
Values and BehavioursOur great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.See 'Who we are' as a council, to find out more about us.
Job Title: Cafe Coordinator / Cook
Location of work: Banstead Community CentreSalary: £17,102 - £19,044 Basis: Part Time, Permanent, 25hrs per week Monday- Friday mornings only. Hours to be agreed with the Centre Manager.
Are you someone who likes to support the community and would like to work with a team of energetic, dedicated staff and volunteers, who deliver a range of other activities, and services within our local communities? Then read on!
This is a great opportunity to join our warm, hardworking, and committed Community Centre team to provide an upbeat, warm, and friendly service. You will be required to coordinate all aspects of the Café, delivering a full café menu, hot meals, and events whilst working alongside and coordinating volunteers, inspiring our community users through your creativity, display skills and love of food. Working with the team of volunteers, you will provide a daily wholesome choice of a special tasty meal including hot and cold cafe food. With volunteer help, there will also be a need to provide three course meals for large number at special events and small buffet offerings for hirers should they request this.
About the Person:
Behaviours:
Qualifications:Please note the following qualifications are not essential. Should you not have the qualifications, you will be expected to complete all training that is nessasarily.
This is a great opportunity for you to share your ideas, and inspirations for providing a safe warm centre, where all visitors, including vulnerable people visiting are given a truly happy social experience.
Staff Benefits:In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.
We provide you with competitive annual leave and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership. We also provide a flexible and agile working culture for a great work/life balance.
Closing Date: 5 May 2024 at 23:59Interview date: To be arranged. You will be contacted to arrange your interview date and time.
Values and BehavioursOur great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative, and embracing of change.
For any further information about the role, please e-mail Craig Penrose, craig.penrose@reigate-banstead.gov.uk or Lisa Barwick, lisa.barwick@reigate-banstead.gov.uk
Job Title: Reserve DriverLocation of work: Earlswood DepotSalary: £34,278.75 - £35,028.75 (dependent on experience) Basis: Full time, Permanent 45 hours per week
About the Role:We are looking to recruit someone with a full HGV Class 2/C & E driving licence to help us cover a variety of duties within Refuse & Recycling. You will be working towards or willing to undertake CPC training.
As a Reserve Driver you will undertake the collection of waste and recycling within the borough of Reigate and Banstead. It is essential you have a flexible approach to the work and hours. Your main duty will be driving for us although when required, you must be willing to work as a loader covering any service within the Neighbourhood Services team.
Staff BenefitsIn exchange for your expertise, experience, and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.
Additional InformationFor an informal discussion about the role, please call Operations Manager, Bob Wiggins on 01737 276224 or 07974 325140
Closing date: Sunday 5th May @ 23:59
Job Title: Community Centres Team LeaderLocation of work: Town Hall, Reigate and Woodhatch, Horley & Banstead Community CentresSalary: £43,788 - £53,856 (dependent on experience)Basis: Full time, Permanent
About the role:
Do you have considerable experience of leading services in a community or leisure setting? Do you have the operational and strategic experience to deliver results and drive cultural change?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, engaging and driven leader to oversee service development and delivery in our community centres. Our three community centres in Horley, Reigate and Banstead are at the heart of our communities and provide a range of wellbeing activities for local residents. In this rewarding role you will ensure a culture of collaborative working, and ensure each of the community centres develop and deliver on individual local centre plans. You and your team will identify and develop opportunities, creating projects and innovative solutions that meet community needs and develop the centres offer and income. You will also be responsible for increasing awareness and usage of these vibrant, multi-use centres by promoting the centres and their offer through a diverse range of communication channels.
Qualifications:
Closing Date: Sunday 28th April @ 23:59Interviews: w/c 6th May
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Job Title: Streetsweeper/ Driver
Location: Earlswood Depot
Salary: £22,623 - £24,111 (plus 7% early start payment)
Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday-Friday 06:00 – 13:45
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Are you looking for a new career opportunity in a fast developing, forward thinking, ambitious, and commercially focused organisation? Can you demonstrate that you are innovative, supportive, positive and flexible person?
We currently have vacancies in our Street Cleansing Department; Some of the duties include
A current driving license is essential 3.5 cwt trucks and for driving precinct mechanical sweeper, appropriate training will be required.
We will provide you with competitive annual leave and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including annual ‘Better’ leisure centre membership, local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and childcare vouchers, and ‘Better’ leisure center membership.
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Job Title: Caretaker / Cleaner
Location of work: Woodhatch Community Centre - Woodhatch
Salary: £20,823 - £22,311 pro rata
Basis: 25 Hours a week, Fixed term
The postholder will be required to work as part of the team at the Centre in the role of caretaker and cleaner, as well as assisting with general tasks when required. They will be responsible for ensuring the building and its surroundings are kept clean, tidy and in good condition. They will be responsible for setting up rooms for different bookings, often with short room turnaround times. They will have a flexible approach and be a strong team player.
The hours of work will vary depending on lettings, to include evenings and weekend working when required and cover for other caretaker’s annual leave and sickness when required.
Responsibilities of role:
Closing Date: 16th December 2023
Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change.
For any further information about the role, please e-mail recruitment@reigate-banstead.gov.uk.
This is a great opportunity to join the dedicated and friendly community centre team in the role of Casual Driver. The role involves driving a minibus to bring passengers to and from the Banstead Community Centre. They will have a flexible approach and be a strong team player.
Requirements of role:- Must hold a full D1 driving licence.- To obtain driving schedules and duty lists from the centre office and to keep records as required. - To transport older people from their homes to the centre (and return) and to other destinations listed on the schedules prepared, driving in a safe and attentive manner and using the most appropriate routes (NB: escorts are not normally provided on our transport as our users are independently mobile and self-managing in terms of personal care). - To follow all MIDAS procedures with regard to customer care and safety, taking into account any special needs which passengers may have. - To report to the Centre Manager any incidents or concerns relating to passengers. - To carry out any necessary weekly or daily vehicle checks as outlined in the schedules, reporting any defects according to relevant procedures. - To report immediately any incident affecting physical, mental or legal capacity to drive to the Centre Manager or Community Centres Team Leader or other senior manager.
Behaviours: - You will be highly motivated and capable.- Are capable of working well on your own and as be a supportive member of a team.- Adaptable to the task in hand and willing to learn.
Additional InformationFor an informal discussion about the role, please call Lisa White, Community Centre Team Leader on 07385 949 886.Or email: Lisa.White@reigate-banstead.gov.uk.
Values and BehavioursOur great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.
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