Benefits Officers - (Petersfield)
- Recruiter
- SmartList
- Location
- Petersfield
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 06 Dec 2018
- Closes
- 17 Dec 2018
- Sectors
- Engineering, Defence
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Are you looking for a public sector role with flexible working patterns?
Are you seeking excellent staff benefits including staff discounts, discounted gym membership and free
parking?
Interested in real career development?
This could be the role for you!
The Benefits Team at East Hampshire District Council are looking for exceptional team players with excellent customer service and administrative skills to join the team based in Petersfield.
As a Benefits Officer, your principal role will be to verify claims and changes of circumstances and decide
entitlement to Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support. You will also deal with customer enquiries and give advice over the telephone and in person.
You must be capable of working in an accurate and organised way, have a good eye for detail and be able to deal with customers with patience and tact. As part of a busy team, it is essential that you can work well under pressure, meet deadlines and adopt a flexible approach. East Hampshire District Council makes
extensive use of Information Technology and therefore you must be computer literate with good working
knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience of using Civica Open Revenues system and Document
Management / workflow systems would be an advantage.
EHDC is a high-performing council based in Petersfield, that invests heavily in its staff's development and wellbeing. This is an exciting, vibrant place to work which currently employs more than 300 members of staff.
This is a career graded post which has 3 levels. Starting salary and progression through the levels will be
dependent upon relevant skills and experience.
Interested? Click apply now!
Once you click the "apply" button you will be redirected to our website where you will need to complete an application pack. No CVs or agencies please.
Vacancy: Benefits Officers
Location: Petersfield, East Hampshire
Salary: GBP17,580-GBP24,943 per annum + excellent benefits
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, flexible working scheme
Contract Type: Fixed Term and Permanent Contracts Available
Closing Date for Applications: 18 th December 2018
Are you seeking excellent staff benefits including staff discounts, discounted gym membership and free
parking?
Interested in real career development?
This could be the role for you!
The Benefits Team at East Hampshire District Council are looking for exceptional team players with excellent customer service and administrative skills to join the team based in Petersfield.
As a Benefits Officer, your principal role will be to verify claims and changes of circumstances and decide
entitlement to Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support. You will also deal with customer enquiries and give advice over the telephone and in person.
You must be capable of working in an accurate and organised way, have a good eye for detail and be able to deal with customers with patience and tact. As part of a busy team, it is essential that you can work well under pressure, meet deadlines and adopt a flexible approach. East Hampshire District Council makes
extensive use of Information Technology and therefore you must be computer literate with good working
knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience of using Civica Open Revenues system and Document
Management / workflow systems would be an advantage.
EHDC is a high-performing council based in Petersfield, that invests heavily in its staff's development and wellbeing. This is an exciting, vibrant place to work which currently employs more than 300 members of staff.
This is a career graded post which has 3 levels. Starting salary and progression through the levels will be
dependent upon relevant skills and experience.
Interested? Click apply now!
Once you click the "apply" button you will be redirected to our website where you will need to complete an application pack. No CVs or agencies please.
Vacancy: Benefits Officers
Location: Petersfield, East Hampshire
Salary: GBP17,580-GBP24,943 per annum + excellent benefits
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, flexible working scheme
Contract Type: Fixed Term and Permanent Contracts Available
Closing Date for Applications: 18 th December 2018