Senior Revenues Officer – Benefits

£29,777 - £32,076 per annum (pay award pending)

Full time 37 hours per week (part time applications will be considered)

Ashfield is a great place to work, valuing our employees, offering benefits including a very generous holiday entitlement, up to 35 days per year, personal development, hybrid working and a local government pension.

Are you a team player and self-motivated individual? Do you want to learn and develop in local government supporting Revenues and Benefits? Ashfield District Council are looking for an experienced and committed individual to join our Revenues and Benefits Services team.

On a day-to-day basis, you will be responsible for interpreting appropriate legislation and regulations relating to Housing Benefit and the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme. Excellent customer service and negotiating skills are essential, together with the ability to make decisions and provide assistance to other team members with complex cases.

This role also involves the preparation of cases and the representation of the Council in relation to Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support appeals at the relevant independent tribunal hearing, presenting the case taking into account relevant regulations and case law.

Working as a Senior Officer in Revenues and Benefits at Ashfield District Council is a challenging but rewarding role. You will need to be flexible in your approach and be able to adapt to changing demands of the Service. In return we offer hybrid working where the successful applicant will join a team of friendly and supportive colleagues working from home but mainly from our work base at our Kirkby-in-Ashfield Council Offices.

Please read the job description as previous experience working in a Revenues and Benefits background is required.

If you are interested in this role and would like to know more please visit our website https://www.ashfield.gov.uk/your-council/jobs-careers/ or contact Penny Johnston on 01623 457032 or by emailing penny.johnston@ashfield.gov.uk

Closing date: 15th September 2024

Interview date: W/c 23rd September