Benefit Officer
Benefit Officer
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Job Description
Are you an ambitious benefits professional looking for a new challenge This is an exciting opportunity to join our small and dynamic inhouse team with remote working considered for the right candidate.
For our team every day is different with a variety of work to engage your existing skills and develop new ones. Our Benefit Officers are allrounders critical to the delivery of all aspects of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support assessment including:
New applications
Changes in circumstance
DHPs
Reviews
Reconsiderations
Underlying entitlement
To be successful you will require proven experience of having assessed Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support claims within the last 12 months along with a strong understanding of the evolving landscape of Housing Benefit including Universal Credit and supported and temporary accommodation. We use Academy benefits software and NEC document management experience of these would be advantageous.
This is a challenging and rewarding role for a highly motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a dedicated team and takes pride in delivering first class service.
In return you will benefit from a supportive and collaborative working environment hybrid/remote working arrangements 24 days annual leave (rising to 29 after 5 years service) subsidised gym membership and car parking payment of professional fees entitlement to join the local government pension scheme and noncontributory life assurance.
If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you we look forward to receiving your application.
Prospective applicants are invited to contact Tracey Dolton Benefits Team Leader for an informal conversation:
We are currently only accepting direct applications for this role. CVs from recruitment agencies will not be viewed.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided by completing our application form. Please note we do not accept CVs for this position.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
