Employer:London Borough of Newham 

Reference:RS31335A 

Salary:£21,375 - £31,761 pa inc. 

Hours:36 

Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent position 

Location:Newham Dockside 

Closing date:09/02/2010 23:30 PM 

As the Council has a normal retirement age of 65, the maximum age for recruiting new employees will usually be 64 1/2.

The London Borough of Newham is looking for staff experienced in the assessment of Housing and Council Tax Benefit and/or all aspects of billing and recovery for Council Tax. As well as being experienced in benefit assessment or Council Tax recovery the successful applicants will be enthusiastic to work directly with customers and committed to providing excellent customer service. The Council Tax and Benefit service is delivered frontline from 10 locations around the borough and successful candidates must be prepared to work at any of these.

The service is facing significant challenges over the next 12 months, including migration to a new IT system. This environment will create opportunities for our staff to gain new skills and enhance their professional development.

Newham offers a good salary scheme with opportunities for progression to PO1 for staff with the right skills and a willingness to learn and develop. Starting salary will depend on previous experience, knowledge and ability.

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

Equal Opportunities

The London Borough of Newham recognises that everyone in Newham has the right to play a full part in the life of the borough. This means that everyone should have equal access to council services, job opportunities and to having their voices heard.

It is the council’s position that everyone should be treated fairly, without discrimination and with respect of their human rights, regardless of their gender, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, HIV status, religion, national or social origin or class.

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