Benefits Officer

Benefits Officer Sevenoaks, England

Sevenoaks District Council
Full Time Sevenoaks, England 26072 - 28515 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Our Benefits team are responsible for processing and providing advice on over 12,000 Council Tax reduction and Housing Benefit applications across the Sevenoaks and Dartford districts.

You’ll bring your sharp attention to detail skills to accurately input data and apply legislation to process claims correctly.

You’ll be comfortable speaking to customers on the phone and working as part of a wider team to provide a high-quality service to our customers.

If you have experience of working within a customer facing role, then you’ll know that building effective working relationships (internal and external) is essential as is a positive approach.

If you have the ability to remain calm under pressure and can show empathy and understanding, then we would love to hear from you!

This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (2-3 days) and home working (2-3 days).

Do you want to know more about the role?

For details on the role, job description, the Council and the benefits of working for us, please see our Candidate Pack - https://sevenoaks.pagetiger.com/ckgcuxy/1

Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?

Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.

Closing date: 23rd May 2023

Interviews: 8th June 2023

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £26,072.00-£28,515.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kent, TN13 1HG

Benefits Officer
Sevenoaks District Council

www.sevenoaks.gov.uk
Sevenoaks, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
201 to 500 Employees
Government
Municipal Agencies
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