Principal Revenues & Benefits Manager

Knowsley Council; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK seeks an experienced Benefits Manager. This role involves managing various aspects of housing benefits and council tax services, reporting to the Benefits Service Manager. Knowledge of data input systems and Benefits legislation is essential. The position allows for flexible working arrangements, including a combination of office and home work. Applications are welcome from all backgrounds, and diversity is valued within the organization.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working in a Benefits environment.
• In-depth knowledge of data input systems relevant to Exchequer Services.
• Understanding of Benefits legislation and practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage procedural and management issues across the service.
• Report directly to the Benefits Service Manager.
• Work flexibly between office and home settings.

Skills

Current experience in Revenues & Benefits

Knowledge of data input systems

Technical knowledge of Benefits legislation

Tools

Northgate (NEC)/Enterprise

Job description

Due to retirement we are looking for an experienced, motivated benefits manager who is able to work across all aspects of the service which includes Housing Benefits, Council Tax Reduction, Welfare and Free School Meals.

The post holder will report directly to the Benefits Service Manager and will have direct involvement in procedural and management issues across the service, including performance and recruitment.

Essential to this role is current experience of working in Revenues & Benefits with a detailed and in depth knowledge and understanding of data input systems relevant to Exchequer Services; Northgate (NEC)/Enterprise along with extensive technical knowledge of Benefits legislation and practice.

The Benefits Service is part of Exchequer Services and are situated in Municipal Buildings, Huyton. The Team works flexibly between 7am and 7pm with a combination of office based and home working. Currently office attendance is one day a week, however the post holder will be expected to attend on further days as and when required.

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: Alison Burton at [e-mail] / 01514434164 or alternatively Steve Boardman at [e-mail] / 01514434047.

If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.

Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

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