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Revenues and Benefits Officer

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Dyddiad hysbysebu: 28 June 2024
Cyflog: £23,500.00 to £29,269.00 per year
Oriau: Full time
Dyddiad cau: 21 July 2024
Lleoliad: S40 1LP
Gweithio o bell: Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 1 diwrnod yr wythnos
Cwmni: Chesterfield Borough Council
Math o swydd: Permanent
Cyfeirnod swydd: CBC243075

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Reference: CBC243075
Salary details: £23,500.00 to £29,269.00 per year (Career Grade - dependant on experience)
Job term: Permanent x 2.5 posts
Appointment type: Full time / Part Time
Hours: 2x 37 hours per week / 1 x 18 hours and 30 minutes per week
Location: Town Hall
Department: Revenues and Benefits

CBC243075 - Job description and person specification.

If you would like an accessible version of a job description then please contact the Human Resources team.

Join our team as a Revenues and Benefits Officer!

Are you ready for a dynamic role where every day brings new challenges?

Our full-time and part time, permanent positions offer stability and growth opportunities in the heart of Chesterfield Town Centre.

We're seeking individuals experienced in Council Tax Support and Housing Benefits, Council Tax Billing and Recovery, or Business Rates Billing and Recovery.

Don’t fret if you lack service-specific experience; we welcome candidates who can meet our person specification.

In this role, you'll be at the forefront of our service reshape, embracing a more versatile approach.

Your responsibilities include:

processing changes in customer accounts,
awarding discounts and exemptions,
assessing housing benefit and council tax support claims
managing benefit entitlement adjustments
plus, you'll play a vital role in collecting income and arrears owed to the council
What are we looking for?

a proactive team player with a 'can-do' attitude, eager to learn and adapt to evolving demands
while prior local government experience is advantageous, it's not mandatory
excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, along with strong numeracy skills, are essential
you'll handle sensitive matters with empathy and professionalism, ensuring customers feel respected and understood
tech-savvy? Fantastic! - Proficiency in various software applications is a plus
being well-organised, accurate, and able to thrive under pressure are also key traits we value

In return, we offer more than just a job.

Enjoy the perks of our local government pension scheme and the vibrant atmosphere of Chesterfield Town Centre.

Ready to take the next step?

For more information, please contact Carolyn Szadura at carolyn.szadura@chesterfield.gov.uk and check out the attached job description for full details and apply today using your updated CV and additional cover letter.
A Basic disclosure check is required for this post.

How to apply

Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk no later than the closing date shown below.

Closing date: 21 July 2024
Provisional interview date: 2 August 2024

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