Revenues & Benefits Officer

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A career in local government can be very rewarding, offering a variety of roles and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Wyre Council offers this development through many of its career paths.

To apply for one of our vacancies, click on ‘apply online’ to begin your application

REVENUES AND BENEFITS OFFICER

37 HOURS PER WEEK

GRADE 6 £31,015 - £33,119

We are looking for highly motivated Revenues and Benefits Officers to join the Revenues and Finance team dealing with administration of council tax, benefits and the Crisis Resilience Fund. Working as part of a busy team, you will require previous experience of dealing with difficult situations over the phone or on a face-to-face basis and working accurately and efficiently within allotted time scales

Knowledge of and previous experience in the processing of council tax, housing benefit, localised council tax support and Crisis Resilience payments would be advantageous, as well as experience in the use of the NEC revenues and benefits software system.

You must have the ability to always maintain client confidentiality and have the ability to handle sensitive issues in a professional and courteous manner.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexi time and the option to work remotely part of the week as agreed with your line manager.
• Generous annual leave allowance. A minimum of 24 days (pro rata) in addition to all bank holidays, rising to 26 days after four years and 29 days after five years local government service.
• Future development – face to face and virtual courses in line with your developmental goals.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• Free parking on site.
• A local government pension scheme, with generous employer contribution.
• The opportunity to work for the local community and make a difference.

To apply online and for more information about this vacancy, please visit our website www.wyre.gov.uk

Closing date: 27 September 2026