An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Senior Benefits Policy and Training Officer within the Benefits and Revenues Service of Bristol City Council.
This is a diverse role, and you will be responsible under the direction of the team leader, for working in areas such as interpreting legislative changes, supported accommodation decision making, providing advice on a range of issues to the senior management team and processing teams, training, providing technical advice on often complex and contentious issues and project work as required.
You will need a comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation, can communicate to a varied audience in writing and face to face, need the confidence to present information to large groups, need the ability to represent the council in a professional manner, be enthusiastic, flexible, and adaptable.
How do I apply?
To find out more, view the Job Description and Person Specification and apply, please go to the link below or visit our main jobs website at www.bristol.gov.uk/web/jobs
Job profile Senior Policy and Training Officer
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
Please note that this role is subject to a Basic DBS Check.
For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification on our website or alternatively, please contact
Ian McIntyre ian.mcintyre@bristol.gov.uk and Matthew Kendall matthew.kendall@bristol.gov.uk
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young People, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and Disabled candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.
