‘An exciting opportunity has arisen at Peterborough City Council, where your knowledge and commitment to exemplary standards will allow you to make an impact in a key role as a Revenues and Benefits Contract Monitoring Officer.
As a member of a small team (based in Peterborough/ home worker), the role involves a number of key duties including the provision of a quality control function for Housing / Council Tax Benefit and Council Tax, involving client side expertise and knowledge in the checking of Benefit claims and Council Tax amendments that have been undertaken by the Council’s partner as part of the Peterborough Serco Strategic Partnership. The role also involves close working with partners such as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) on Single Fraud Investigation Service (SFIS) claims.
Local government is facing unprecedented financial challenges, with continued budget reductions being experienced in recent years. But at Peterborough City Council, a clear budget strategy combined with a commitment to exemplary standards of financial management will ensure that this challenge is met, whilst maintaining investment in the delivery of crucial local services.
With a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Housing and Council Tax Benefit, you will provide a high quality, professional contract monitoring function across a range of Housing Benefit and certain Council Tax areas.
This is a part time vacancy for either 22.2 hours per week or 29.6 hours per week – to be discussed at interview.
Salary Based on 22.2 hours per week £15,556 – £17,504 per annum or based on 29.6 hours per week £20,742 – £23,339
We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire/Peterborough and want our workforce to reflect this diversity, which we believe is beneficial for our employees, the organisation and the communities we serve.
Vacancy closes: 2 weeks from opening date
Interview date: Provisionally W/C 02/05/2022’
