Systems and Control Officer

Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Systems and Control Officer to join a busy and established Revenues and Benefits team here at Public Sector Partnership Services. As we look to align systems, transform our service and increase digital options for our customers, our Systems and Control Officers will play a key role in the successful delivery of our transformation journey.

You will have extensive operational experience in a local authority Revenues and Benefit service with the ability to provide efficient and professional operational and technical expertise. The role will involve system administration of our core service applications, the production of timely and accurate data and information, including system and data reconciliations and completion of statutory returns on behalf of our client councils.

Although the post holder will work primarily on our Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support systems and processes, they will work closely with Revenues System and Control colleagues to ensure provision of a one service approach.

The Revenues and Benefits service has main offices in Boston, Horncastle and Spalding so whilst this post is based at Horncastle, occasional travel between locations will be required.

As a Systems and Control Officer you will:

* Have a sound and up-to-date knowledge of Revenues and Benefits systems

* Have extensive operational experience in Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support

* Have a sound understanding of Housing Benefit subsidy

* Be able to work accurately and to deadlines and targets

* Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills

For this role the successful candidate will be required to undertake a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check which includes a basic DBS check.

We offer great benefits including:

* Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.1% employer contribution

* 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays and the option to purchase up to 5 days extra

* Get your birthday off*

* Agile working policy- Minimum of 2 days working in the office per week

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts

* Inclusive 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

* We support your career development

You can read more information about our benefits on our page

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

ABOUT US:

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 operates from its offices in Spalding, Boston, and Horncastle. 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.

The Company primarily delivers these services to its three client Councils, in support of the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (S&ELCP), across the Company itself and externally to a resident population of approximately 305,000 across the geographical boundaries of South Holland, East Lindsey and Boston.

We aim to be a competitive employer of choice within the local area, and within the public sector landscape as a service provider. We work hard to ensure we model our values and behaviours in developing and investing in our people and seek to be bold and innovative.

If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Shaun Smith, Change and Performance Manager, on (phone number removed)

PSPS is committed to supporting applicants and employees with a disability or long-term health condition and has committed to be a Disability Confident employer.

PSPS is proud to offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of age, cultural background, disability, gender, identity, marital status, nationality, political belief, race, veteran status, religious or sexual orientation.

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