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Revenues and Benefits Assessment Administrator

2 months ago

Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom Cumberland Council Full time
Revenues and Benefit Assessment
Cumberland Council

Location(s): Cumberland Civic Centre CA3 8QG

Contract:
Permanent

Hours: 25 hours - 5 hours Monday to Friday

Salary:
pro rata

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The current six district councils and Cumbria County Council have now been replaced by two new unitary authorities - Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumberland Council.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.

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:


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
As a Disability Confident Employer disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of this job are guaranteed an interview.

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