Senior Revenues and Benefits Officer (Benefits)
Rother District Council
Job id 5038

Southern Counties
Salary £31,279 - £33,245 Starting salary dependent on qualifications and experience

Closing Date 8th of March 2026

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We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a high-performing and motivated individual to join our busy Revenues & Benefits Team. If you have strong technical knowledge of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction and enjoy supporting others to deliver accurate, high‑quality work, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years recent experience of working in a Local Authority Benefits Team environment, along with demonstrable, in‑depth knowledge of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction legislation.

Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing advice, support, and guidance to the team on assessing Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction claims, including complex cases
• Assisting with the production of the initial, mid‑year, and final Housing Benefit Subsidy claims and maintaining all necessary supporting documentation.
• Assisting with in‑year monitoring of the Benefits processing system, including reviewing system reports, completing reconciliation spreadsheets, and making required amendments to ensure accurate year‑round balancing.
• Deputies for the Benefits Team Leader in their absence.
• Liaising with internal and external auditors during the annual audits

Key Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly, confidently, and professionally to a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to provide training and coaching to individuals and groups on complex legislation and/or procedures
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work under pressure and deal with unforeseen and urgent demands.

What Rother District Council can offer you:

We take pride in offering an excellent employee experience, with benefits including:

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• flexible working arrangements subject to service requirements
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• A variety of staff benefits designed to support your wellbeing and help you make your money go further

If you would like an informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Caroline Betts, Benefits Team Leader telephone: (01424) 787081 or via email: Caroline.betts@rother.gov.uk

The job description and application form are available to download from our website: www.rother.gov.uk

Please send applications and any queries to: recruitment@rother.gov.uk

Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Sunday 8th March 2026

Interview dates week beginning 16th March 2026

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and community sectors.

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