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4 x Debtors and Collection Officers

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
30/09/2019
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 13/10/2019 23:59
Salary:
£19,554 to £21,589 p.a. (Grade 5)
Allowances:
n/a
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Finance / Benefits / Revenues / Procurement
Vacancy ID:
191893
Employment Location:
Council Offices, Green Lane, Spennymoor
Post Number:
RES/19/77
Number of posts:
4
Closing date:
13 Oct
Further Information
The Financial Support Service provides a number of key front-line council functions to residents and businesses throughout the County. There are c70,000 Housing Benefit / LCTRS claimants; 237,000 council tax households; 14,000 business rate payers; and 7,000 adult social care charge paying clients supported by the service. Many of the clients supported are vulnerable.

The service currently have four full time vacancies working 37 hours per week within the Payments, Income and Support Team in the role of Debtors & Collection Officer.

The successful candidates must have experience of dealing with members of the public in a caring, responsive manner, operating on line computer systems and relevant experience operating financial management systems.

Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or, Level 2/3 with relevant experience working in a collection/recovery of Council Tax, Business Rates, sundry debt and/or Adult Social Care finance environment or a financial services/support environment.

For further information about these vacancies, please contact Nicola Dring on 03000 260768 or Nicola.dring@durham.gov.uk.

In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.

Apply on-line or for further assistance contact the Payroll & Employee Services Team on 03000 267241 or email PESResources@durham.gov.uk.

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Please note
This job is closed for applications.