Outside Officer - Revenue & Benefits Hertford, SG13 8EQ Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £31,751 - £35,163 Working Hours: 37 Job Category: Revenue and Benefits Reference: eastherts/TP/281/129 Do you have the skills to be an Outside Officer in Revenues and Benefits? Our Outside Officer position combines the roles of Revenues Inspector and Visiting Officer. The bulk of your work will be inspections for Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates, however you will be required on occasion to visit people in their own homes to collect or deliver documents or assist with the completion of our forms. What will you be doing? - Carrying out all day-to-day activities necessary for the efficient and effective collection of Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates - Undertaking and evidencing appropriate checks and responding to queries in accordance with the relevant legislation and requirements of the service - Assisting in performing the system administration duties for the various computer systems in the Shared Service - Assisting with reconciliations and the management of creditors modules and checking integrity and completion of returns from government departments, agencies and other relevant organisations About you As an ideal candidate, you will have: - Numeracy skills, including the ability to manipulate numerical data - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong customer focus - Ability to relay complex information clearly in relation to Benefits, Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates verbally and in writing - Be able to work as part of a team, willing to assist others, but also take responsibility for own work as required What can we offer you? - A stimulating and supportive work environment - Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time - 26-29 days’ annual leave rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service - Employee well-being programme How to apply For an informal discussion about the role and to find out more about East Herts Council’s ambition, please contact Tanya Booker, Systems, Support & Control Assistant Manager. Closing date: Friday 2nd January 2026 Interviews will be held on: TBC We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work