Revenue & Benefits Technical Support Officer

We have an exciting role on offer within our Resident and Business Support service as a Revenues and Benefits Technical Support Officer.

Were excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our Resident and Business Support team as a Revenues and Benefits Technical Support Officer. This is a rewarding role where your expertise will make a real difference to our communities while helping shape and improve vital council services.

Our Revenues and Benefits Service is at the heart of the Council ensuring essential services are funded while providing crucial financial support to residents and this role youll be part of a forward-thinking fast-paced team working on a diverse range of complex and impactful cases.

This is more than a technical role its an opportunity to influence service delivery support colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement.

Youll take on a varied and engaging workload including: -

• Managing and responding to high-level enquiries such as complaints Freedom of Information requests Subject Access Requests and Councillor enquiries.
• Handling appeals and representing the Council at tribunals.
• Supporting enforcement activity including attending court and progressing legal actions such as bankruptcy charging orders and winding-up proceedings.
• Providing expert technical advice across Resident and Business Support services.
• Delivering training and developing structured learning programmes including inductions for new colleagues.
• Supporting quality assurance processes to maintain high service standards.
• Identifying opportunities for innovation efficiency and service improvement.

Were looking for someone who is passionate adaptable and ready to take the next step in their career. Youll bring:

• Significant experience within a Revenues and Benefits environment (Council Tax Business Rates or Welfare Benefits is essential).
• Strong technical knowledge or the ability to quickly develop expertise.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing with complex cases.
• A proactive solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to support change and contribute to service development.

Whether youre already in a similar technical role or looking to build on your existing experience influence positive change and be part of a supportive and progressive team; wed love to hear from you.

If this is you this may be the opportunity you are looking for!

If you would like to talk through this opportunity further please contact Ryan McCabe on .

Please note this post is subject to a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Check which includes a Verification of Criminal Record check (unspent convictions only).

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability are a looked after young person care leaver or a veteran.