Technical Officer

Working hours: 35 hours per week (hybrid working)
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 11.59pm, 5 November 2025
Interview method: first round: virtual interview; second round: face to face interview
This role is subject to:

• 2 references - where possible, we require 3 years' history
• BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance - this post is subject to BPSS checks. You will therefore be required to consent to and comply with BPSS checking requirements prior to commencing in this post. This check involves verification of identity; nationality and immigration status; employment history (past 3 years) and basic criminal record check.

The Revenues and Benefits Service at Manchester City Council plays a vital role in supporting residents through fair, accurate, and timely administration of Council Tax and Housing Benefit. We are committed to delivering high-quality, customer-focused services that reflect the city’s values of inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The Technical Officer role is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to the success of this service. You’ll be part of a team that ensures our processes are robust, our decisions are compliant with legislation, and our service delivery meets the needs of Manchester’s diverse communities. If you share Manchester’s ambition to deliver efficient, equitable, and responsive public services, we want to hear from you.

Make an Impact in Our Service

If you’re successful, you’ll join a team of dedicated professionals driving high standards of service delivery across the Revenues and Benefits Unit. As a Technical Officer, you’ll provide expert support to the Team Manager and wider team, helping to manage complex caseloads, interpret legislation, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Your responsibilities will include monitoring the quality of outputs, coaching colleagues, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our service. You’ll also work collaboratively across the Council, offering specialist advice and insight that supports wider organisational goals. This role is key to maintaining operational resilience, improving customer outcomes, and ensuring Manchester City Council continues to deliver services that are fair, efficient, and accessible to all.

For an informal discussion, please contact the hiring manager, Anthony Keogh, on 0161 227 3964 or via email at anthony.keogh@manchester.gov.uk to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role.

Essential Requirements for the Role

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• A strong understanding of relevant legislation, policy, and procedures relating to Revenues and Benefits, with the ability to interpret and apply these effectively.
• Experience in analysing and interpreting management information to inform service improvements.
• Proven ability to monitor and evaluate the quality of outputs and contribute to performance targets.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide specialist advice and guidance to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel and Outlook), and experience using relevant systems within a transactional back office environment.
• A commitment to personal development and service improvement.
• The ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments to support wider organisational objectives.

Desirable Requirements That Would Be Useful in This Role

While not essential, the following experience would bebeneficial:

• Previous experience working within a Revenues and Benefits service or similar public sector environment.
• Familiarity with Academy (Capita), NEC Document management system or other Revenues and Benefits systems.
• Experience of coaching or mentoring colleagues in technical areas.
• Knowledge of best practice in service delivery and performance monitoring.
• Experience of working with third-party organisations or external stakeholders.

If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact in a role thatsupports Manchester’s residents and contributes to the delivery of high-qualitypublic services, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities. 

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone. 

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer 

• Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks. 
• A buzzing pension - You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum. 
• Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events. 
• Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more. 
• Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process. 
• A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life. 
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits. 

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council 

At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people. 

Support During the Process

• Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview.
• Accessible Formats: Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of our careers page. This tool offers features like text-to-speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone. 

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme 

We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panels minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:

• Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans
• Current or former care leavers
• Have a disability or long-term condition
•  If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme or any MCC positive action programme

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the Supporting Statement section of your application.

 When You Join Us 

We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering:

• A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
• Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
• A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.

For more information about the role or any adjustments, email jobs@manchester.gov.uk. 

What we will need from you if you're successful 

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.  

Pre-Employment Checks 

If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for. As a guide, these checks may include:

• Proof of Right to Work: You’ll need to provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK.
• References: We’ll require references from your current and previous employer(s).
• Proof of Qualifications: Evidence of qualifications relevant to the role will be required.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: A criminal record check may be necessary, depending on the role.
• Proof of Manchester Residency: For some roles, you may need to demonstrate that you reside within the boundaries of Manchester City Council.
• Police Vetting: Some roles may require police vetting to ensure suitability for accessing sensitive law enforcement systems or information.
• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance:  BPSS clearance is primarily used for roles that involve access to government data, systems, or assets. It ensures that individuals meet basic security requirements and can be trusted with sensitive information
• Driving Licence: If the role requires driving, we’ll need evidence of your valid driving licence.

These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve. 

Other relevant information 

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role. 

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