Revenues Court Officer
Employer:
Hastings Borough Council
Salary:
£26,409 to £30,060
Location:
Hastings, East Sussex
Contract:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full Time
Hours:
37 hours per week. 37 hours per week.
DBS Check:
No
Closing Date:
13/02/2026 at 12:00
Reference:
HBC/26/329928
Revenues Court Officer
Grade 8 - £26,409 - £30,060 per annum
Full-time – 37 hours per week
Permanent
Hastings Borough Council is looking for a confident and detail-oriented Revenues Court Officer to lead on court proceedings for unpaid Council Tax, Business Rates and BID levies.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have experience in debt recovery and court representation, this could be the perfect role for you.
What You’ll Do:
- Represent the Council in court for recovery proceedings.
- Prepare and present legal evidence for liability orders, charging orders, and insolvency cases.
- Work closely with legal teams, enforcement agents, and other stakeholders.
- Negotiate payment arrangements and ensure debts are recovered fairly.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in court representation and local tax recovery.
- Strong knowledge of Council Tax and Business Rates legislation.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to manage workloads independently under pressure.
For a full list of responsibilities and person specification please see the attached document.
Closing dates for applications:
Interview date: TBD.
Scheduled
