# Business Rates Coordinator 9 month FTC

> Fora Space Limited · London, United Kingdom · — · Posted 2026-05-27

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Commercial and Strategy

## Description

**About the company**

At Fora, we’re reimagining what the workplace can be.

  
We create inspiring, design‑led spaces that blend hospitality, community, and wellbeing—so people can work productively, creatively, and happily.

From our first London workspace over 20 years ago, we’ve grown to **6**0+ locations across the UK supporting 30,000+ members and partnering with trailblazing brands like Ocado, The British Fashion Council, and Pangaia.

Backed by The Office Group, Blackstone, and Brockton Capital, we’re growing fast and pioneering conscious design, sustainable construction, and workspaces that empower people to work in their own unique way.

At Fora, we’re not just shaping workplaces—  
we’re shaping the future of work.

**The role :**

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone — ideally from the rating industry — to step client-side and gain exposure to a large, dynamic property portfolio.

You’ll help manage Fora’s business rates liability across:

-   65 buildings
-   4,000+ assessments
-   £100m+ rateable value portfolio

You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business and play a critical role in helping us navigate the evolving risks associated with serviced office environments.

👉 Don’t have direct rating experience?  
We’re open to candidates with the right transferable skills, mindset and commercial awareness.

### **What you’ll be doing**

-   Act as a subject matter expert on business rates across the business
-   Work with external advisors to optimise and mitigate rates liability
-   Manage day-to-day portfolio activity, including:

-   SBRR, EPR, MCC and other operational impacts
-   Real-time issue resolution across sites

-   Identify, track and manage rating risks, including:

-   Missing or inaccurate assessments
-   Forecasting future liabilities

-   Support readiness for key changes:

-   Duty to Notify
-   Revaluations and legislative updates

-   Partner with the transformation team to **i**mplement process and system improvements
-   Collaborate with stakeholders across operations, property and finance
-   Support reporting, modelling and analysis of rates data

### 💡 Why Fora?

You’ll be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking team, working across a unique and growing portfolio.

## Requirements

-   Experience in business rates or a relevant analytical / property / finance role
-   Strong Excel skills (including modelling and working with complex data)
-   Confident working with stakeholders and providing clear, practical advice
-   Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment
-   A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills

**Desirable:**

-   Experience producing rates calculations
-   Understanding of business rates legislation / case law
-   Experience in client-facing or advisory roles

## Benefits

**At Fora, we believe work should enhance your life—not compete with it. That’s why our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, fuel your ambitions, and give you the freedom to live and work your way.**

**💼 Work Your Way**

-   Core working hours with flexibility – because life doesn’t run 9–5
-   Two weeks ‘Work from Anywhere’ – swap your desk for a beach, a mountain… anywhere that inspires you

**🌴 Time to Rest & Recharge**

-   28 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
-   Your birthday off – celebrate _you_
-   Buy additional annual leave to create even more time for what matters

**💪 Wellbeing & Security**

-   5% matched pension scheme – supporting your future
-   Life assurance for peace of mind
-   Discounted gym membership to keep you feeling your best
-   Health cash plan - supporting day to day medical expenses
-   Mental wellbeing support - confidential in-person or online therapy sessions

**🚴 Smarter, Greener Commuting**

-   Cycle to Work Scheme
-   Season Ticket Loan to make your journey easier and more affordable

**☕ Perks That Make You Smile**

-   25% off at Fora cafés – your morning coffee just got better
-   2 x volunteer days / year

## Apply

[Apply at Fora Space Limited](https://apply.workable.com/fora-space-limited/j/2CE9E8C8AE/apply)

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