Revenues and Benefits Visiting Officer - Torridge District Council
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- £26,409 - £27,711 per annum
The successful candidate will undertake investigation work and visit properties to obtain and verify any information required by Revenue and Benefits and other council departments. This will include monitoring and identifying new developments to be brought into the Council Tax & Business Rate lists, reviewing discounts, identifying, and preparing reports and liaising with Internal and External departments. It is essential the post holder has up to date working knowledge of Council Tax, Business Rates and Benefits legislation and experience of working within an office environment.
We pride ourselves on the excellent delivery of our service, therefore it is essential for the successful applicant to have experience of working with the general public and excellent communication and customer service skills, experience of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines, as well as being courteous, tactful and resilient, having the ability to absorb and apply the requirement of complex legislation, being confident as a lone worker and part of a Team.
Benefits of Working for Us
Our office is located on the banks of the Torridge estuary in Bideford, one of the most breath-taking parts of the South West within walking distance of the dramatic North Devon Coastline.
We offer a fantastic benefits package, which includes:
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme which the Council contributes 17.5% to
• Access to an Occupational Health service to support you at work
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Flexi time policy
• Annual leave starting at 23 days and rising to 27 days after 5 years (plus bank holidays)
• The option to purchase an extra 10 days (pro rata) annual leave
• Social Events across the authority
If you are looking for a new professional challenge with a better work life balance then contact Sandra Mounce, Revenues and Benefits Team Leader on 01237 428924 for a confidential and informal discussion about how this opportunity might be right for you.
To view a job description or to apply, please visit our https://careers.torridge.gov.uk to complete an online application form.
Interview Date: 10th July 2025
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationDevonTorridge
- Work Postcode
Torridge
- Reference
JS06904
- Occupational GroupAdministrative, Secretarial & Office SupportFinance & Accounting
- Salary Details
£26,409 - £27,711 per annum
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
- Closing Date
21/06/2025
- DBS Check Required
No