Financial Inclusion Officer

Confidential; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Mansfield District Council is seeking a part-time Financial Inclusion Officer to join the Financial Inclusion Team in Mansfield. You will be responsible for financial assessments for prospective tenants and identifying affordability for the private rented sector, while providing budgeting, benefit and debit support.

The role requires an Enhanced DBS check, with closing date 29 November 2026 and interviews on 11 December 2026. Equal opportunities employer.

Qualifications

• Experience in benefits, income and expenditures.
• Strong customer service skills and communication.
• Ability to carry out financial assessments for tenants.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial assessment for prospective tenants.
• Identify affordability for the private rented housing sector.
• Provide budgeting, benefit and debit support.
• Assist in homelessness and Homefinder application investigations.

Skills

Benefits experience

Customer service

Financial assessment

Job description

Mansfield District Council have a great opportunity for a Financial Inclusion Officer to join the team based in Mansfield. You will join us on a part time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £17,964 - £21,168 per annum.

Mansfield District Council are looking for someone with experience in benefits, income and expenditures and customer service to join our Financial Inclusion Team.

You will be part of a bustling and supportive team to complete financial assessment for prospective tenants, identify affordability for the private rented housing sector, provide budgeting, benefit and debit support and assist in homelessness and Homefinder application investigations.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: 29 November 2026
Interviews: 11 December 2026

Canvassing of Members of the Council (directly or indirectly) for any appointment shall disqualify the candidate for that appointment. Applicants should disclose if they are related to a Member or Officer of the Authority.

Mansfield District Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community