Trainee Revenues and Benefits Officer

Job Description

Revenues and Benefits Trainee Office (19/763)

Stranraer, Annan, Dumfries, or Kirkcudbright

£26,787 - £28,158

 

The Financial Wellbeing and Revenues section of the Communities Directorate has responsibility for the administration of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates, Council Tax Reduction, Discretionary Housing Payments, Housing Benefit, Free School Meal and School Clothing Grant assessment, amongst other things.

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Revenues and Benefits Officer.  This trainee post will be for up to 3 years covering the main areas of the service, Council Tax / Non-Domestic Rates billing and collection and Benefits/Welfare administration.  During the training period the successful candidates will undertake a 1-year Institute of Rates Revenues and Valuation (IRRV) Level 3 Certificate.

 

This post is based in a busy Revenues and Benefits team and, as well as administering Council Tax / Non-Domestic Rates and Benefits, will deal with enquiries from the public, over the phone, online or in person. 

 

This post is subject to a Baseline Personnel Security Standards check, and this includes candidate vetting through Disclosure Scotland.

The successful candidates should be willing to learn and be responsive to an ever-changing environment.  On successful attainment of the IRRV Level 3 Certificate the post will progress to a Band 5 salary.

 

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing.  Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more.  Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact:

 

Julie Guthrie – Julie.guthrie@dumgal.gov.uk