Trainee Revenues and Benefits Officer (Part Time)

Isle of Wight Council; Ryde; Hybrid; AUD 33,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident

Job summary

Isle of Wight Council is seeking a part-time Trainee Revenues and Benefits Officer to join their busy Benefits team in Ryde, supporting the billing, assessment, collection and recovery of Council Tax, Housing Benefit and Local Council Tax Support.

The role is office based with potential for agile or remote working, offering a pro-rata salary within Career Grade 3-6 (£26,017 to £29,071 per annum) and actual salary £17,227.47 to £19,249.72.

Qualifications

• Experience in revenues and benefits processing desirable.
• Understanding of Council Tax, Housing Benefit and Local Council Tax Support operations desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support billing, assessment, collection and recovery of Council Tax and benefits.
• Assist with annual benefit reviews and entitlement checks.
• Provide customer support and information to residents on revenues and benefits.

Job description

Trainee Revenues and Benefits Officer (Part Time)

Company: Isle of Wight Council

Please note: Previous applicants need not reapply, as original applications will still be considered

This role is office based, with potential for some agile or remote working

The Benefits team is currently seeking a part-time Trainee Revenues and Benefits Officers to join their busy service, supporting the billing, assessment, collection and recovery of Council Tax, Housing Benefit and Local Council Tax Support.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Salary: Career Grade 3-6, £26,017 to £29,071 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £17,227.47 to £19,249.72)

Hours: Part-time

Location: Ryde

Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 14 Oct 2026

Closing date: 28 Oct 2026

Summary

Please note: Previous applicants need not reapply, as original applications will still be considered

This role is office based, with potential for some agile or remote working

The Benefits team is currently seeking a part-time Trainee Revenues and Benefits Officers to join their busy service, supporting the billing, assessment, collection and recovery of Council Tax, Housing Benefit and Local Council Tax Support.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.