Job vacancy details
Benefit Officer
Employer:Welwyn Hatfield Council
Reference:P00104
Salary:£16,625 - £22,806 pa including Outer Fringe Allowance
Hours:37 hours per week
Working pattern:Full Time, Flexible Hours, Permanent position
Location:Council Offices, Campus East, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AE
Closing date:15/09/2008 23:59 PM
We are looking for an experienced Benefit practitioner to join our excellent team processing all types of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit applications. With effect from January 2009 it is proposed that these services will transfer to Steria who, in partnership with this Council, aim to create a Centre of Excellence in Welwyn Garden City
You must have the skills, knowledge and experience to accurately process benefit claims. With excellent communication skills you must also have an enthusiastic, confident and professional approach to delivering a busy front line service.
The post offers a competitive salary, with the starting salary dependant on experience. We also offer flexible working hours and a generous leave entitlement.
For an informal chat about the job please contact Neil Wright, Deputy Benefit Manager on 01707 357941.
Interviews will be held week commencing 22 September 2008.
Equal Opportunities
Welwyn Hatfield Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Unless otherwise specified, all posts advertised are open to job share. We will offer every disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria of the person specification for the post an interview. For more information please see our Equal Opportunities Policy Statement.
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