Cash Collector - 15 Hours

Application Deadline: 20 October 2024

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Torbay Council

Reporting To: Team Manager

Compensation: £24,294 - £25,979 / year

Description

Job Description & Person Specification >

About Torbay
Torbay is made up of the three coastal towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, each with a unique character. Our population is more than 136,000. We have a stunning natural environment with 22 miles of coastline. There is great access to the sea from several harbours and beaches with our communities also enjoying the benefits of an urban style of living.

About the role
This will involve playing an important part within the Income team with collecting and counting the cash that has been used in our Car Parks, Public Toilets, Council Offices and other council establishments across the bay.
You’ll need to have an eye for detail with good numeracy skills by keeping accurate records, ability to make decisions in different situations and react to service demands.

Selection process
The selection process is likely to include the following:
A Panel Interview

This position is for a fixed term of 12 months from the start date.

This post requires a Standard Criminal Level Check. This will show details of all spent and unspent convictions and adult cautions that have not been filtered in line with legislation.

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/jobs/job-descriptions/cash-collector/

For an informal chat please contact Paula Baker on 01803 207255 or paula.baker@torbay.gov.uk.

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 11th November 2024.

Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.

Skills

Essential:

Must be able to demonstrate personal effectiveness and ability to prioritise multiple tasks and to meet agreed guidelines.
Effectively manage lone working and personal responsibility for completing duties accurately, to include effective organisational skills.
Ability to effectively handle difficult situations and confrontations with members of the public whilst carrying out collection duties. You will need to use tact and persuasion to deal with these situations and be able to provide support, advice & guidance.

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Knowledge

Essential:

Knowledge of cash in transit procedures, cash handling, and/or financial systems, Health and Safety requirements, Risk Management, and insurance policies.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

To have worked in an environment which required cash handling skills and security of resources is important.

Skills

Knowledge

Experience & Qualifications

About Torbay Council