Transaction Officer (Assessment and Finance)
Waverley Court
Salary: £30,188 - £34,452
Hours: 36 per week
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join Customer and Digital Services as a Transactions Officer. The role is within our Assessment and Finance Team.
The successful candidate will be involved in processing a wide range of Welfare Benefits that are administered by City of Edinburgh Council on behalf of Department for Works and Pensions, Scottish Government and Social Security Scotland. These will include:
* Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction
* Discretionary Housing Payment
* Free School Meals and Clothing Grants
* Education Maintenance Allowance
We are looking for someone who is methodical, detail oriented, able to break down, complex legislation and deal with multiple processes. Ideally you will have good knowledge of Welfare Benefits.
We are looking for candidates with excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and ability to learn and adapt quickly. If you think you have those skills, we will welcome an application from you.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
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As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council
Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.
Happy to talk flexible working.
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