Revenues and Benefits Assessment CMB282e United Kingdom
Job description
Revenues and Benefit Assessment
Cumberland Council
Location(s): Cumberland Civic Centre CA3 8QG
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 25 hours - 5 hours Monday to Friday
Salary: 21575.00 - 21575.00
Local Government Reorganisation
Local Government in Cumbria has changed. The current six district councils and Cumbria County Council have now been replaced by two new unitary authorities - Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumberland Council.
This role will be based in and employed by Cumberland Council
Why work for Cumberland Council
Cumberland Council will be an ambitious authority that will shape public services for the better building on the best and transforming them for the future. We want to create the best set of services for our communities to ensure all our residents will be getting the help and support they need.
People are our strong point - in our communities and in our staff - and they will be the focus of our efforts.
About this opportunity
We are looking for a pro-active organised administrator to join our Revenues and Benefits team supporting the provision of Council Tax business rates housing benefits council tax reductions services as well as offering system support for specialist software revenue collections and arrears recovery.
We are looking for someone ideally with experience in a customer focused role with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and excellent communication skills. You will need to be able to prioritise your own workload and have the ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality.
You can find more information and the key accountabilities for this position by visiting the Post Specification link below.
If you have any queries or would like an informal chat regarding this role please e-mail [email protected]
What can we offer you!
Excellent training and development offers
Flexible working opportunities
Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
Various perks and discounts schemes including money off your phone contract and local gyms
Competitive rates of pay
Application and Interview information
Closing date:Interview date:
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed we are happy to discuss.
If you are invited to a virtual interview this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software which is currently free for new users however if there are any issues with accessing this technology we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
Safer Recruitment
At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children young people and adults at risk and expects all employees volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of this job are guaranteed an interview.
