Revenues and Benefits Apprentice (Revenues)
Revenues and Benefits Apprentice (Revenues)
£24,796 – £25,989
Full Time 37 hours per week
Fixed term Contract – 2 years
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.
About the role
If you are looking to start a career where you can actually see the results of your work in your community, this apprenticeship at Rugby Borough Council is designed for you. It offers you the chance to earn while you learn, gaining professional qualifications while supporting the vital services that keep our community running.
This a Level 4 Apprenticeship provided through the Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation that will give you an in depth understanding of this area of the Public Sector, giving you a great kickstart to your career if this is an area of interest for you. The role is a 2-year Fixed Term Contract covering the duration of the apprenticeship.
Start your career by helping to fund the very services you use every day, from local parks to bin collections. As the first point of contact for residents, you will accurately manage Council Tax accounts, handle enquiries, and process essential discounts to ensure everyone pays the right amount. As well as the apprenticeship qualification you’ll also gain hands-on experience in data management and customer service within a supportive team.
By handling local taxation with empathy and precision, you directly ensure the council has the resources needed to look after the entire community. It is a high-impact position where your attention to detail ensures that the town's financial foundation remains solid.
About you
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Interest in Local Government and helping residents of Rugby
- Strong Customer Service skills
- Good standard of education, including Maths and English GCSE grade C/4 or above
- Practical experience of ICT systems including working knowledge of IT programs i.e. MS office particularly Outlook, Word and Excel
- Good written and oral communication skills e.g. ability to speak with a range of people from all walks of life
Benefits
- 35 days leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
- Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi time scheme
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- Subsidised parking
- Structured Induction Program
- Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
- Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
- Family Friendly Policies
- Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
- Generous compassionate leave
- Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more
Salary range
- £24,796 - £25,989 per year