Senior Revenues and Benefits Officer
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
03/07/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 19/07/2026 23:59
Salary:
£29,540 - £31,022 per annum
Job Category:
Finance / Benefits / Revenues / Procurement
Employment Location:
Town Hall Darlington DL1 5QT
Further Information
Senior Revenues and Benefits Officer will provide high quality advice and assistance to Revenues and Benefits customers. To deal with and resolve complex cases, complex supported accommodation, including private and social landlords and Appeals.
Also to resolve claims, liabilities, debts and other enquiries within performance standards. To undertake routine staff management duties and support Revenues and Benefits Team Leaders.
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Known Risks Form.
For a further informal discussion, please contact Lorraine Rowell, Deputy Revenues and Benefits Manager, on 01325 406501.
The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
- 32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
- Flexi-time scheme
- Flexible working
- Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
- Staff equality forum
- Green Car Leasing Scheme
- Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
- Physiotherapy service
- Confidential counselling service
- Great wellbeing offer
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
- Local and National retailer discounts
- Arriva Employee Travel Club
For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Total Reward Booklet: https://www.darlington.gov.uk/media/17398/total-reward-booklet.pdf
Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page. https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/
General Information for Applicants:
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Please note
This job is closed for applications.