Service Manager

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to the pending 2026/2027 national pay award. The final salary will be adjusted accordingly once this has been agreed., We are looking to recruit a Service Manager - Benefits and Financial Assessments to join our Finance and Procurement service on a permanent full-time basis., The Service Manager has responsibility for the Benefits and Financial Assessment teams. On a day-to-day basis, they will be required to manage, control, deliver and continually improve the Benefits Service for Ceredigion ensuring customers receive the correct level of financial assistance and advice. To also provide clear and effective leadership ensuring that the vision of a cost effective, qualitative, responsive, accessible service is achieved and promote a culture that embraces and achieves both corporate and section objectives., We welcome applications from non-Welsh speakers. All successful applicants requiring support to learn/improve their Welsh language skills will be offered funded lessons, during work time, to help reach the desired standard., We are committed to developing our people and will not only provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role's key areas of responsibility but in addition, we are committed to supporting your development in order that you can progress your career with us., We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:

• Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location.
• Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.
Certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Basic DBS check. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

We are looking to recruit an individual with a minimum of 5 years Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction Scheme experience of which 3 years should include management and supervision of staff. The ideal candidate will also have a knowledge of Financial Assessments for Residential and Non-Residential Care.

In exchange for your skills and commitment we will offer you a range of employee benefits including flexible working, competitive annual leave allowance, pension scheme with 14.6% employer contribution, enhanced family benefits, lifestyle savings and employee health and wellbeing packages., What we offer Work-life balance Lifestyle savings scheme Generous employer pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Learning and developmentWhere you'll work Finance and Procurement We ensure the Council remains financially resilient through careful and responsible monitoring of funds, effective corporate procurement, prompt and accurate payments of financial assessments/creditors and timely collection of local taxation/debts. Canolfan Rheidol Our Aberystwyth office, Canolfan Rheidol is an award winning building. The office, with its open plan design, provides an excellent space for collaborative working.