Department of Finance

Revenues & Benefits

Council Tax & Benefits Officer

Band 5/6: £16,191 - £19,939 pa

5 x 37 hours per week

Established

Based at Britannia House, Bradford City Centre

This post is available for full time and job share applications.  Please note that previous applicants need not apply.

The job

You will be involved in collecting Council Tax, as well as processing benefit claims for citizens of Bradford who find themselves in need, working in small groups but as part of a larger team. Most of the work is done in the office on the computer, but telephone contact with customers also takes place.

The benefits

You may be able to work flexibly between 7am and 7pm to suit your work life balance, as well as the opportunity of home working after being with us for 12 months. We offer an excellent benefits package including pension scheme and enhanced holidays, as well as being based in the city centre directly opposite the new Westfield shopping centre. Bus and train stations are a two minute walk away, and discount parking is available.

The person

You should have a good attention to detail with a “right first time“ attitude and want to help the citizens of Bradford who may be in need. So if you have experience of working in an office environment involving public contact or 5 GCSE’s at grade A-C (including Maths & English) or equivalent, have a look at the profile attached and fill out the on line application form – don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity! Please note that all applications must be made on line.

Please read all the guidance notes and the job profile carefully. Following this if you require more information contact Denis Ryan on 01274 432335 or email denis.ryan@bradford.gov.uk  

An enhanced disclosure check with Disclosure Scotland will be undertaken for this post.

Closing Date: 1st August 2016

Please note the following dates:

An Initial Test will be held week commencing 8th August 2016
Interviews will then be held week commencing 29th August 2016 

Please find attached the Job Profile:  Council Tax & Benefits Officer (36979).pdf