This role is critical to the smooth running of the entire Revenues and Benefits teams at Lancaster being responsible for incoming and outgoing post and the scanning and indexing of all incoming correspondence for council tax, business rates and benefits as well as general administrative duties to support the teams.  

 This is a busy team, and some staff do work from home for part of the week, but full training will be provided.  

 Duties include:

•  To assist with the efficient operation of the document management system – scanning, indexing, storage, disposal and dispatch of documents. 
•  To assist in the secure opening of post. 
•  To collect and distribute mail and dispatch documents, bills, notifications and statements etc. produced daily. 

 As part of the apprentice you will be working towards Level 4 Revenues and Welfare Benefits Practitioner qualification. Information about this apprenticeship can be found at Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi time, hybrid working, a minimum of 25 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, bus and rail fares, a cycle to work scheme and access to a healthcare insurance scheme. 

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

Closing Date: 17 Sep 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £25,949 per annum
Fixed Term

The service offers a wide range of homeless prevention options to a diverse range of clients. The successful candidate will have excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.

There will be ongoing training opportunities to update and refresh work skills and homelessness legislation knowledge.

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi time, hybrid working following probation, a minimum of 25 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, bus and rail fares and a cycle to work scheme.

 International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship.

Closing Date: 14 Sep 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £33,699 to £35,412 per annum

Preston is a vibrant and thriving city located at the heart of Lancashire.

Preston enjoys first class transport connectivity on the west coast mainline for rail and is linked to four major motorways including the M6. The city also has good access to superb greenspace including a number of historic parks, the Forest of Bowland and the Lake District with the Fylde coast on its doorstep.

Preston has exciting plans at its heart with regeneration projects focusing on the Harris Quarter and including the new leisure development, Animate and flexible office development, Amounderness House. The Council is continuing to make effective use of other Council land and buildings to deliver its investment and development ambitions, whilst maximising receipts from the investment property portfolio.

We are looking for an experienced and ambitious professional to join a small team to deliver the Council’s agenda for growth and change.   You will have a passion for managing and developing land and property and a commitment to ensuring assets work hard for our communities and provide best value.

If you are RICS qualified and a Registered Valuer, with substantial experience and looking for a new challenge in a dynamic environment, then I would encourage you to apply for this position.

Preston City Council is within the Local Government Reorganisation area.  A decision on how this will affect the Council is expected by 16^th July 2026.

The Council offers a range of benefits including:

Hybrid work – 3 days office / 2 days working at home, with flexible working hours 

Attractive pension

A minimum of 30 days annual leave

Free car parking

RICS Fees paid

If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion, then please contact Imelda Tinsley at i.tinsley@preston.gov.uk 

Please complete your application personally, reflecting your own knowledge and experience and giving examples of work you have been involved in.  Applications that depend on AI generated content may not progress to shortlisting.

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to International Sponsorship. 

Closing Date: 27 Sep 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £53,460 to £54,495 per annum

We are looking for someone with experience in the administration of multiple sensitive and complex cases relating to domestic abuse to join our small community safety team working in Preston

The post offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and experience in dealing with people to prevent domestic abuse and it is essential that you have experience of providing a high standard of customer care and are committed to your own professional development.

An ability to communicate with people, both verbally and in writing, build relationships, administer sensitive, confidential information and work as part of a team are essential requirements. Ideally, you will also have recent experience in an administrative role involving multi-agency case work and action planning and have a sound and current knowledge of the legislation and statutory guidance relating to Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews.

There are requirements for some working outside of normal office hours using our flexible working scheme, but this will be infrequent and only when essential. The role will include close liaison with organisations to obtain and manage sensitive information provided in relation to the reviews and to monitor actions carried as a requirement of the review. 

If you feel that you have the skills required to work with multi-agency partners and an Independent Chair and would like to join a supportive environment, then we would like to hear from you.

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi time, hybrid working, a minimum of 28 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, bus and rail fares, a cycle to work scheme.

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to International Sponsorship. 

Closing Date: 17 Sep 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £31,022 to £32,597 per annum

The successful candidate will have a sound knowledge of the Homeless Reduction Act (HRA) and  be able to make decisions plus demonstrate how clients have been helped in innovative and proactive ways to prevent homelessness or secure accommodation.

There will be ongoing training opportunities to update or refresh work skills and housing law knowledge.

This role benefits from a minimum of 30 days’ Annual Leave plus statutory Bank Holidays, access to the council’s Flexi Scheme, casual car user, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Claire Blackburn Team Manager 01772 906412 

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

Closing Date: 15 Sep 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £36,363 to £38,220 per annum (pay award pending)