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Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor
Regeneration and Housing
National Living Wage 
37 hours a week
Casual car user&nbsp;
This post is Politically Restricted
Hyndburn is a great place to work. Over recent years we’ve established an impressive reputation as a Council with a strong sense of direction and an enviable record for improving services and getting things done. We now have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team.&nbsp;
We are looking to recruit to the Regeneration Team to facilitate schemes within the Council’s Property Maintenance Programme and Council’s Capital Programme for up to 5 years on a degree-term contract.
The post involves working within a highly motivated and diverse team delivering a variety of Regeneration and Capital projects including Disabled Facilities Grants, planned and responsive repairs and day to day repairs to buildings, both housing and non-housing, ensuring the Council meets its statutory requirements. You will assist with the preparation of costs and assist with the procurement and contract rules in order for these projects to get up and running.
Hyndburn is an attractive area set in the heart of Pennine Lancashire, within easy reach of Manchester, the lakes and the Coast.&nbsp; The Borough, comprised of Accrington and the surrounding Market Towns, is currently experiencing unprecedented levels of regeneration which is delivering real and substantial improvements to the quality of life in the area. With access to several universities offering the courses required.
If you are passionate about delivering results as we are, and if you want a job where you can be part of a team that’s making a real difference, we’d like to hear from you.
Closing Date: 12 noon Wednesday 23 July 2025
Vacancy Ref: 2296
To apply, please click on the apply link above.

Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

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The Role
As a Casual Venue Technician, you’ll be an essential part of the technical team supporting a variety of events, including, live music, conferences, and community activities.
Your role will involve setting up, operating, and maintaining sound, lighting, and AV equipment, ensuring all technical aspects run smoothly and safely. You’ll work closely with visiting companies and performers to meet their specific requirements, assist with stage management and equipment logistics, and help maintain the venue’s high standards.
This is a flexible, casual position requiring reliability, good communication skills, and a strong commitment to health and safety. If you enjoy a hands-on role in a busy venue environment and want to be part of delivering great events, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. You will be required to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays inline with operational requirements.&nbsp;
A full UK driving licence is essential to this post.&nbsp;
About You
You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.
Our Benefits
Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:
<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.</li>
</ul>
Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.
We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.
At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve, and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.
We are a disability confident committed employer.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.
Interview date: Friday 15 August 2025 (Virtual)

Lancaster City Council

Casual Venue Technician

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The Role
We are currently wanting to expand our Repairs and Maintenance Team. The post holder must have an NVQ level 3 or equivalent certificate in Plastering. The Repairs and Maintenance Department has the responsibility for carrying out responsive and planned maintenance works, and void management works to Lancaster City Council’s housing and non-housing stock. In order to improve service levels, meet performance targets and increase the working base, the section is recruiting a Plasterer/Tiler.
A full current driving licence is also essential. The post holder will be required to work a transient role around the district, as they will have to travel between locations and travel within the Council’s designated area. As a result, you will be required to sign up to the authorised external DVLA driving licence validation organisation that we use to manage and monitor our employees’ driving licence data.
The successful candidate will be subject to a basic clearance with the Disclosure &amp; Barring Service.
This post is permanent, based at White Lund Depot.
The post hours are 37 hours per week (Monday to Thursday, 8.00am to 4.30pm, and Friday, 8.00am to 3.30pm), however you are required for operational purposes to work 39 hours per week. As this is in excess of the standard 37-hour week, you will accrue 1 day’s leave for every 20 days worked.&nbsp;
Previous applicants need not apply.&nbsp;
About You
You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.
Our Benefits
Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:
<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.</li>
</ul>
Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.
We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.
At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve, and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.
We are a disability confident committed employer.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.
Interview date: TBC&nbsp;

Plasterer / Tiler

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The Planning and Housing Strategy Team is looking to recruit a qualified and experienced Planning Policy Officer to come and join our team working alongside the Principal Housing Strategy Officer on housing strategy and planning policy matters and other lead professionals responsible for climate change, biodiversity and heritage.&nbsp; We are advancing a new Local Plan for Lancaster district.&nbsp; The council has a strong record of keeping its development plan up to date and is also nationally acclaimed for its innovative work on climate mitigation and adaption.
Working 37 hours per week, we are looking for a strategic thinker who is hardworking, enthusiastic and highly motivated and will embrace working with high performing team members.&nbsp; &nbsp;Immediate priorities for the postholder will be to assist in the refresh of the housing evidence to support our new Local Plan.&nbsp; The council has already appointed consultants to prepare a district wide housing needs assessment to comprehensively review housing needs including market, affordable and specialist housing needs for Lancaster district’s diverse communities.&nbsp; &nbsp;We intend to commission a new Affordable Housing Viability Study which the postholder will take the lead on to maximise opportunities to secure affordable housing. &nbsp;&nbsp;Next year, we will be preparing a new Homes Strategy for Lancaster which will be underpinned by our newly prepared housing studies and will link to policies being prepared for the new Local Plan.&nbsp;
We are looking for a professional who can produce clear and comprehensive written work including key policy documents such as Development Plan Documents, Supplementary Planning Documents and Planning Advice Notes and writing reports.&nbsp;&nbsp; We are looking for a confident speaker with great presentation skills and work alongside other team members at stakeholder engagement and public consultation events as well as presenting complex information in a clear and concise way to a wide range of audiences.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Developing and maintaining working relationships with other professionals within the Planning and Climate Change service, other council services and external bodies is a pre-requisite in this role, and will include providing support to colleagues in the Development Management team so that planning applications are determined in a timely way with robust information provided on meeting local housing need and by supporting our colleagues in housing teams to realise the council’s housing and regeneration priorities for Lancaster district.&nbsp;
About You
You must have a degree or postgraduate qualification in town planning that is recognised by the Royal Town Planning Institute and have Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Chartered Membership, or demonstrable equivalent experience to be eligible to securing Chartered Membership status.&nbsp; Alternatively, for post-holders with a housing qualification; Chartered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Housing (MCIH) or demonstrable equivalent experience to be eligible to securing Chartered Membership status. &nbsp;
You will already have at least two years’ of post-qualification experience in planning or housing, ideally within a planning policy or strategic housing environment and you will need to evidence a track record of working within a legislative/regulatory context and have a demonstrable understanding of assessing and meeting local housing needs.&nbsp;&nbsp; You must also hold a full UK driving licence.&nbsp;
Our Benefits
Flexible working friendly – we offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and opportunity to work with your team to establish working hours to enable you to maximise your work-life balance. 
Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:
<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.</li>
</ul>
Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.
We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.
At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.
We are a disability confident committed employer.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.
Interview date: TBC&nbsp;

Planning Officer (Housing and Communities)

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The Role
This post is politically restricted.&nbsp;
Lancaster City Council is an award winning, ambitious and inclusive Council, serving a wide range of communities across city, coast and countryside, including the historic City of Lancaster, Morecambe, Carnforth and the surrounding area. Our Resources team has a large and diverse range of responsibilities including Finance, Exchequer, ICT, Audit and Revenues and Benefits services.&nbsp; The Resources team is well integrated and provides a really positive, welcoming environment with a notably professional and focussed work ethic in supporting the Council’s environmental, economic and community priorities for the district.
The Exchequer Services team exists to ensure the Council is able to effectively secure, deploy and manage its resources in pursuit of its ambitious goals. This is a challenging post, and we are looking for an experienced manager to lead a small team dealing with a variety of central functions including payroll and allowances, payments, sundry debtors, and income management.&nbsp;
You will be responsible for managing and driving forward further changes and improvements within the section to ensure value for money, including performance management arrangements generally.&nbsp;
This post is permanent. The hours of work are 37 hours per week, working Monday to Friday.&nbsp;This post will require a hybrid approach to working, with attendance at onsite and online meetings, bookable workspaces and working from home.&nbsp; Meetings may be in Lancaster, Morecambe or elsewhere in the District and County. Your assumed place of work will be Lancaster Town Hall.&nbsp;
Flexible working friendly – we offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and opportunity to work with your team to establish working hours to enable you to maximise your work-life balance.
About You
You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.
Our Benefits
Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:
<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.</li>
</ul>
Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.
We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.
At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve, and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.
We are a disability confident committed employer.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.
For an informal discussion about this role and the opportunities that it offers, please contact either Paul Thompson (Chief Officer (Resources) and s151 Officer), phone 01524 582603 or email <a href="mailto:pthompson@lancaster.gov.uk" target="_blank">pthompson@lancaster.gov.uk</a>
Interview date: TBC

Exchequer Services Manager

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Customer Operations Manager
Location: Marine Hall, Fleetwood
Service: Theatres
Salary: Grade 8 £35,235 - £37,938
About Us: Marine Hall is a vibrant and dynamic venue dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for our audiences and customers. The venue is a major part of the Fleetwood Waterfront Leisure Masterplan and continue to play an integral part in the lives of people in Fleetwood and the wider Wyre community. With plans to develop a second performance space at the venue, there couldn’t be a more exciting time to join the team. To help deliver these plans, we are seeking a motivated and experienced Customer Operations Manager to join our small but dedicated team and lead our front of house operations.
Job Purpose: As the Customer Operations Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of customer care and front of house management at Marine Hall. You will lead the hospitality, agency, volunteer and housekeeping teams to deliver an efficient and commercially savvy operation. Your role will include promoting, pricing, and coordinating events, supporting the box office, and ensuring efficient stock management and administration.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Supervise and organise the team and staffing levels to meet operational requirements.</li>
<li>Provide regular Duty Management cover for shows and events.</li>
<li>Develop and supervise direct reports, ensuring clear objectives and progress.</li>
<li>Manage external catering and event bar arrangements.</li>
<li>Support the General Manager in delivering the venue service plan.</li>
<li>Develop the programme of activities and shows within the venue.</li>
<li>Conduct regular drills and ensure the safety and security of public areas for all shows.</li>
<li>Promote the theatres and sell room/conference space, functions, dinners, parties, and weddings.</li>
<li>Operate computer systems including EPOS, electronic booking, creditor payments, and goods/services ordering.</li>
<li>Address customer complaints efficiently and promptly.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Good level of literacy and numeracy (Essential)</li>
<li>Appropriate management qualification (Desirable)</li>
<li>Personal Licence Holder Certificate or willingness to obtain one (Desirable)</li>
</ul>
Skills:
<ul>
<li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (Essential)</li>
<li>Understanding of performance management and staff development (Essential)</li>
<li>Knowledge of bar and catering operations (Essential)</li>
<li>Ability to produce reports and business plans (Essential)</li>
<li>Understanding of theatre/venue operations (Desirable)</li>
<li>Knowledge of health and safety legislation (Essential)</li>
<li>Event management skills (Essential)</li>
</ul>
Experience:
<ul>
<li>Experience in a theatre front of house role, preferably as a manager (Desirable)</li>
<li>Budgetary management and production of reports (Essential)</li>
<li>Managing health and safety in public facing businesses (Essential)</li>
<li>Managing events and bar/ catering functions (Essential)</li>
<li>Working with event/show companies and organisations (Essential)</li>
<li>Supervisory experience in a customer-facing service (Essential)</li>
<li>Experience with computerised box office systems and databases (Desirable)</li>
</ul>
Additional Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Willingness to work unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends (Essential)</li>
<li>Commitment to equal opportunities and appreciation of equalities issues (Essential)</li>
<li>Regular and reliable service (Essential)</li>
<li>Demonstrate behaviours that support our values (Essential)</li>
</ul>
The role includes weekend and evening work, with additional hours managed within annualised hours agreements.
How to Apply: To apply online and for more information about this vacancy, please visit our web-site <a href="http://www.wyre.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.wyre.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: 3 August 2025
Interviews in Fleetwood 12 August 2025

Customer Operations Manager

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Customer Operations Assistant
Location: Marine Hall, Fleetwood
Service: Theatres
Hours: 18.5 per week
Salary: £12.26 per hour
About Us: Marine Hall is a vibrant and dynamic venue dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for our audiences and customers. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Customer Operations Assistant to join our team and support our front of house operations.
Job Purpose: As a Customer Operations Assistant, you will be responsible for delivering an excellent experience for all visitors at Marine Hall. Under the supervision of the Customer Operations Managers, you will ensure a consistently high standard of service and actively promote tickets, goods and services during each customer interaction. This is an exciting opportunity to step into venue operations, learn skills in retail, ticketing, event delivery and hospitality with real prospects for career development within an exciting cultural location.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Deliver a high standard of customer care.</li>
<li>Play an active part in achieving venue sales targets by maximising customer interaction and providing feedback to line managers.</li>
<li>Ensure all customer feedback is received and escalated as necessary.</li>
<li>Maintain high standards of venue marketing and presentation.</li>
<li>Support efficient venue changeovers.</li>
<li>With appropriate training, support the box office to manage show incoming.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Good level of literacy and numeracy (Essential)</li>
</ul>
Skills:
<ul>
<li>Excellent attention to detail (Essential)</li>
<li>Understanding of a ticketing system (Desirable)</li>
<li>Good knowledge of event operations (Desirable)</li>
</ul>
Experience:
<ul>
<li>Experience of working in a busy customer-facing environment (Essential)</li>
<li>Experience of ticketing systems (Desirable)</li>
<li>Experience of managing priorities (Essential)</li>
</ul>
Additional Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Willingness to work unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends (Essential)</li>
</ul>
The role includes weekend and evening work, with opportunities for overtime and rotas provided 3 weeks in advance.
How to Apply: To apply online and for more information about this vacancy, please visit our web-site <a href="http://www.wyre.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.wyre.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: 10 August 2025
Interviews in Fleetwood 20 August 2025

Customer Operations Assistant

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HOUSING OPTIONS ADVISOR
GRADE 6/7 £29,093 - £34,314
In April 2023, Wyre Council appointed a new and ambitious Chief Executive to lead the council’s next chapter and a focus on a brand new and ambitious Council Plan.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our expanding Housing Options Team working as part of the frontline team, providing advice and assistance to clients who present to the service as either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
We are looking to recruit a full time permanent Housing Options Advisor to undertake homeless assessments and make legal decisions to clients presenting to the service.
Working in Housing Options provides an opportunity to make a real difference to people in need of help and makes a fundamental difference to our local community.
What you’ll be doing:
<ul>
<li>Preventing homelessness by offering innovative solutions to help clients to either remain in their homes or to help them find alternative accommodation.</li>
<li>Using problem solving and analytical skills to interpret and apply homeless legislation</li>
<li>Working as part of a team to produce innovative solutions and be forward thinking to help develop the service.</li>
</ul>
What you’ll need:
<ul>
<li>Experience of carrying out robust enquiries.</li>
<li>Competency to decide homelessness applications with a good understanding of Part VII Housing Act 1996 (as amended), the code of guidance and case law or substantial experience of preventing homelessness with a particular focus on the private rented sector.</li>
<li>The ability to provide excellent outcomes for vulnerable clients, and high-quality customer service.</li>
<li>A full current UK driving licence.</li>
<li>An enhanced clearance with the Disclosure and Barring Service (paid for by us)</li>
</ul>
If you thrive in a team that contributes to making a difference to those facing difficult situations then we want to hear from you.
In return we can offer you a salary up to £34,314, 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days subject to length of service (pro rata), great work life balance with flexible working arrangements, employer pension contribution, free onsite parking, discounted gym membership, access to occupational health and wellbeing services, extensive training and development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture that allows you to develop and grow.
To apply online and for more information about this vacancy, please visit our website <a href="http://www.wyre.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.wyre.gov.uk</a> or get in touch with the Housing Services Manager David McArthur, to arrange an informal chat by emailing <a href="mailto:David.mcarthur@wyre.gov.uk" target="_blank">David.mcarthur@wyre.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: 3 August 2025

Housing Options Advisor

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SENIOR HOUSING OPTIONS ADVISOR
GRADE 8 £35,235 - £37,938
In April 2023, Wyre Council appointed a new and ambitious Chief Executive to lead the council’s next chapter and a focus on a brand new and ambitious Council Plan.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our expanding Housing Options Team working as a key part of the frontline team, providing advice and assistance to clients who present to the service as either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
We are looking to recruit a full time permanent Senior Housing Options Advisor to assist the Housing Options Team Leader, supervise the team, undertake homeless assessments and make legal decisions to clients presenting to the service.
Working in Housing Options provides an opportunity to make a real difference to people in need of help and makes a fundamental difference to our local community.
What you’ll be doing:
<ul>
<li>Supporting the team of Housing Options Advisors and supervising their work ensuring compliance with homelessness legislation and case law.</li>
<li>Preventing homelessness by offering innovative solutions to help clients to either remain in their homes or to help them find alternative accommodation.</li>
<li>Using problem solving and analytical skills to interpret and apply homeless legislation.</li>
<li>Working as part of a team to produce innovative solutions and be forward thinking to help develop the service</li>
</ul>
What you’ll need:
<ul>
<li>The desire and ability to support and motivate the team in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Experience of carrying out robust enquiries.</li>
<li>Competency to decide homelessness applications with a good understanding of Part VII Housing Act 1996 (as amended), the code of guidance and case law or substantial experience of preventing homelessness with a particular focus on the private rented sector.</li>
<li>The ability to provide excellent outcomes for vulnerable clients, and high-quality customer service.</li>
<li>A full current UK driving licence.</li>
<li>An enhanced clearance with the Disclosure and Barring Service (paid for by us)</li>
</ul>
If you thrive in a team that contributes to making a difference to those facing difficult situations then we want to hear from you.
In return we can offer you a salary up to £37,938, 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days subject to length of service (pro rata), great work life balance with flexible working arrangements, employer pension contribution, free onsite parking, discounted gym membership, access to occupational health and wellbeing services, extensive training and development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture that allows you to develop and grow.
To apply online and for more information about this vacancy, please visit our website <a href="http://www.wyre.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.wyre.gov.uk</a> or get in touch with the Housing Services Manager David McArthur, to arrange an informal chat by emailing <a href="mailto:David.mcarthur@wyre.gov.uk" target="_blank">David.mcarthur@wyre.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: 3 August 2025

Senior Housing Options Advisor

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Due to the needs of the Shared Service, an opportunity has arisen to recruit to a Revenues Officer post in the Business Rate team, based at Lancaster, on a permanent basis.
This is a high performing team, whose responsibility for the collection of income promptly and efficiently has become crucial to the Council, given the impact of Government funding arrangements.
Duties include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Dealing with business customers, by phone, correspondence and in person in relation to the administration, billing and collection of Business Rates. &nbsp; 
</li>
<li>Work as part of a team administering recovery procedures and attend Magistrates Court as required. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Deal with information from other sources affecting liability, verify and process relief applications and maintain an online computerised system.</li>
</ul>
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated person who can manage their own workload, to join this small but successful team. &nbsp;Good communication and numerical skills together with a customer care attitude are considered a necessity for this post.
As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard word and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi time, hybrid working, a minimum of 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC's, life assurance scheme, discounted parking, bus and rail fares and a cycle to work scheme.
International Sponsorship&nbsp;- this role is&nbsp;not&nbsp;open to International Sponsorship

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