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Revenues & Benefits Officer

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Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home (Hybrid)

Permanent, Full time

Basic DBS check required

Range 3 - £24,525 - £29,268 per annum / pro rata

37 hours


This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding team. Working within the dynamic and constantly changing area of Benefits and Assessments. You will contribute to the administration of Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction and Discretionary Housing Payments in an efficient and effective manner and in accordance with all relevant legislation and regulations on behalf of Medway Council

In return we offer you:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Generous local government pension scheme package
  • Access to wider training and development qualifications
  • Flexible working scheme
  • Travel plan discounts
  • Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker
  • Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service
  • Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers
  • The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/

We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.


Closing date: Tue 05/11/2024 at 23:59
Job reference: REC3373VR
Vacancy downloads:

Medway_Information_Pack_2024.pdf

Revenues___Benefits_Officer_Job_Profile.pdf

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