Further Information
1. Do you want to support the work of the Revenues, Benefits and Welfare Service, undertaking visits and inspections to properties within the Borough?
2. Are you a good communicator, able to interview and provide advice and information to council tax, housing benefit and business ratepayers?
3. Can you work on your own initiative, organising and prioritising your workload?
4. And are you a positive team player, keen to build and maintain good relationships?
Well look no further – this is the opportunity for you!
We are recruiting for the role of Visiting Officer, a key role in the Service Strategy and Improvement team within the Revenues, Benefits and Welfare Service.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council issues and collects council tax and business rates from around 90,000 households and 5,700 businesses every year to fund the delivery of its services across the borough. The Revenues, Benefits and Welfare Service is committed to excellent customer service, continuous improvement, maximising income, and supporting financially vulnerable households.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
5. A competitive salary of up to £28,598
6. 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
7. Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
8. Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website: