Outside Officer

20 hours ago

Hertford SG, United Kingdom East Herts Council Full time

Job Introduction

Do you have the skills to be an Outside Officer in Revenues and Benefits? Our Outside officer position combines the role of Revenues Inspector and Visiting Officer. The bulk of your work will be inspections for Council Tax and Non Domestic Rates, however you will be required on occasion to visit people in their own homes to collect or deliver documents or assist with the completion of our forms.

What will you be doing?

  • Carrying out all day-to-day activities necessary for the efficient and effective collection of Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates.
  • Undertaking and evidencing appropriate checks and responding to queries in accordance with the relevant legislation and requirements of the service

Assisting in performing the system administration duties for the various computer systems in the Shared Service

  • Assisting with reconciliations, the management of creditors modules, checking, integrity and completion of returns from government departments, agencies and other relevant organisations

About you

As an ideal candidate, you will have:

  • Numeracy skills, including the ability to manipulate numerical data
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong customer focus
  • Ability to relay complex information clearly in relation to Benefits, Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates verbally and in writing
  • Be able to work as part of a team, willing to assist others, but also take responsibility for own work as required

What can we offer you?

  • A stimulating and supportive work environment
  • Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time
  • 26-29 days annual leave rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service
  • Employee well-being programme

How to apply

For an informal discussion about the role and to find out more about East Herts Councils ambition please contact Tanya Booker, Systems, Support & Control Assistant Manager

Closing date: Friday 2nd January 2026

Interviews will be held on: TBC

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