Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Revenues & Benefits Customer Engagement Advisor

LOCATION:

Horncastle or Spalding

SALARY:

From 24,307.67 per annum

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Revenues and Benefits Customer Engagement Team here at Public Sector Partnership Services.

PSPS are recruiting Customer Engagement Advisors to join our Revenues and Benefits Team, based at our offices in Horncastle and Spalding.

The Revenues and Benefits Service is responsible for the professional and accurate billing and collection of monies due, and the processing of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support on behalf of our client councils. In an evolving work environment, you will need to maintain a good understanding of legislation, guidance and local policy and be able to apply this in practice.

As part of the team, you will become an integral part of the front facing service we provide our customers across the wider PSPS geography encompassing Boston Borough, East Lindsey and South Holland residents - supporting with any queries relating to Council Tax, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support.

We are looking for someone who is:

Understanding of the importance of a customer focussed role. Enthusiastic and confident in decision making and clear in communication with others. Able to deal sensitively with customers who may be vulnerable and / or emotional and situations that may be challenging, Exceptionally well-organised, dependable and flexible, Previous experience in a customer focussed environment is essential.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact - Rebecca Wright Customer Engagement Team Lead on 07591 352405 rebecca.wright@pspsl.co.uk or Mark Woolerton on 07860 374845 mark.woolerton@pspsl.co.uk

Or come and meet us in person at PSPS Recruitment Event at Boston United Football Club on 9th September 17:30-19:30pm to learn more about the role, the team, and our organisation.

Who we are

PSPS (Public Sector Partnership Services) is a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo) which is wholly owned by East Lindsey District Council, South Holland District Council and Boston Borough Council. The Company provides a range of services including Human Resources & Payroll, Financial Services, Procurement & Contracts, ICT (Information and Communications Technology) & Digital, Customer Contact, Revenues & Benefits, Health & Safety, and a range of Corporate Support services.

Company culture

At PSPS, we are driven by a clear mission: "Together, we will provide high-quality professional services, achieving outstanding performance, satisfaction, and confidence for our customers, communities, and colleagues."

We pride ourselves on our vibrant and inclusive culture. Our award-winning teams enjoy a variety of events throughout the year, including:

All-In Days, Leadership Days & Team Away Days:

Opportunities for growth and bonding.

Annual Awards Night:

Celebrating our achievements.

Staff Briefings:

Keeping everyone informed and engaged.

Early Careers Programme & Buddy Scheme:

Supporting new and Entry level talent.

What do I get in return?

Local Government Pension Scheme-

Secure your future with a robust pension plan, 23.1% employer contribution

Annual leave-

Enjoy 26 days plus bank holidays and the option to purchase up to 5 days extra plus your birthday offWe also provide an option for you to flex when you take your bank holidays.

Hybrid working-

Coming together and learning from each other is important, through Hybrid working our employees can work from home and office, with a minimum of 2 days working in our offices per week

Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance-

Emotional guidance can be accessed via our Employee Assistance Program though an online portal or over the telephone

Employee Benefits platform-

Discounts at Highstreet retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and leisure discounts

Employment policies-

including gender neutral Family Parental leave policy and Time off provisions to support those special and also challenging moments in our employees' lives

Career progression-

Opportunities for professional growth and development

*A qualifying period will need to be completed to obtain these benefits

Want to find out more?

View our corporate video

Visit our website

PSPS is an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly and PSPS has also committed to be a Disability Confident employer.

PSPS reserve the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews will be arranged when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: From 24,307.67 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Store discount Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Spalding Wygate PE11 2XH