Senior Control Officer
5 days ago
**Job Ref**
SCO1710
**Location**:
Hertford
**Function**
Revenues & Benefits
**Salary**
£31,621 - £35,010 inclusive of local weighting
**Status**
Full Time
**Type**
Permanent
**Hours**
37 hours per week
More details
Senior Control Officer
£31,621 - £35,010 inclusive of local weighting
37 hours per week, Permanent. Based in Hertford with the option for a blend of home and office working. Closing date is 31 October at 5pm.
About the role
We have an exciting vacancy for an experienced Senior Officer in the Control Team to join the Revenues and Benefits shared service between East Herts and Stevenage Councils, which has been operating since 2011.
You will need to demonstrate extensive knowledge of the Housing Benefit system, including subsidy and regulatory issues. You will have a proven track record and be confident of working with and meeting the diverse needs of colleagues from both authorities.
Some of the key responsibilities include:
- Carrying out reconciliations, and identification and correction of discrepancies between the Revenues, Benefits systems and central financial systems
- Completion of returns from government departments and other agencies, including HBMS
- Carry out appropriate check of all the integrities for Housing Benefits, Council Tax Support and Debtors
- Responding to queries from the Revenues and Benefits team in accordance with the relevant legislation. Ensuring the Council’s agreed guidelines and policies are followed to maximised benefit entitlement and subsidy
- Liaise with shared service authorities and external organisations, including promotion and awareness and supply of statistical and other data
- Undertake and lead on internal and external training on Revenues & Benefits legislation etc, ensure staff training needs are identified and achieved including improving procedures and processes
- Assist with external and internal audits including detailed workbooks as required
- Work closely with internal and external Shared Anti-Fraud Service to assist with evidencing fraud investigations in accordance with the appropriate legislation, including reassessment and attendance at court when required
About you
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong customer focus
- IRRV technician or equivalent experience
- Experience of using Capita Revenues and Benefits software
- Ability to understand and relay complex information clearly in relation to Benefits
- Ability and willingness to help support and provide guidance and advice to less experienced staff
- Relevant legislative knowledge
- Knowledge of Windows based office package
How to apply
For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Carol Bulloch Systems, Support and Control manager.
Closing date: 31 October at 5pm.
EHC is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their gender, marital/parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, religious belief age, background, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.
This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: £31,621.00-£35,010.00 per year
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