2 x Assessment and Awards Officers
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
03/08/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 14/08/2022 23:59
Salary:
£20,444 to £22,571 p.a. (Grade 5)
Job Category:
Finance / Benefits / Revenues / Procurement
Employment Location:
Green Lane, Spennymoor
Further Information
The Council’s success has been delivered through our great people, strong leadership, creative thinking, partnership working and a sheer passion for what we do.
If you have experience of dealing with members of the public in a caring and responsive manner and have good organisational, numerical and time management skills and eager to learn, come and join our Assessment and Awards Team. Whilst an NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification is a requirement, if you have experience in working in a finance or similar environment we would also welcome an application from you.
We are a supportive and enthusiastic team who provide a number of key front-line council functions, such as Council Tax and Housing Benefits, to residents throughout the County.
You will be responsible for maintaining Council Tax liabilities, exemptions and discounts and assessing claims for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction. Full training will be provided.
In return we offer excellent annual leave entitlement, 37 hour working week, flexible working, hybrid working (time which is office and home based and the necessary ICT equipment), supportive environment, good work life balance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, excellent training and also opportunities for further development.
The successful applicant for this post will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) basic check.
For further information regarding this vacancy please contact Jill Crozier, Awards Team Leader on 03000 260679 or via email jill.crozier@durham.gov.uk
INTERVIEWS:
Interviews will be held at the Council Offices, Green Lane, Spennymoor. If you are successful at shortlisting, you will be notified via North East Jobs of the date and time of your interview.
It is anticipated the interview will be held 31st August 2022.
Take a look at our comprehensive rewards and benefits package at the link below:-
https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
Where our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
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 via the jobs portal or for further assistance contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team via email pesresources@durham.gov.uk.
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Please note
This job is closed for applications.