Subsidy Officer

Northampton - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

6-month contract position with a local authority

Summary

This is a 6-month contract position with a local authority focused on ensuring the accurate assessment and payment of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction claims. The role is crucial for maintaining compliance with legislation and guidance and for supporting the completion and verification of Housing Benefit subsidy returns. Working closely with external auditors the position aims to maximize subsidy income for the Council.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed reviews of processed benefit claims including complex cases to ensure timely and accurate assessments and maximized subsidy recovery.
Maintain an up-to-date understanding of Housing Benefit and Council Tax legislation case law system updates and internal policies.
Support the accurate and timely completion of annual subsidy returns liaising with external auditors preparing workbooks and ensuring all required evidence is provided.
Assist the Training & Resilience Team in delivering targeted subsidy-related training to improve awareness accuracy and performance across the Benefits team.

Requirements

Experience working in a Revenues & Benefits environment (Essential).
Experience engaging with customers across various channels (Desirable).
Demonstrated ability to understand and apply complex legislation (Essential).
Experience working both independently and as part of a team with a flexible approach (Essential).
Educated to GCSE level including Maths and English (Essential).
Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle (Desirable).

Additional Information

Working hours: 37 hours per week
Working pattern: Part Remote
The role requires a DBS.
Bi-weekly payment schedule
The role closes soon apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

To ensure that benefit claims are being assessed accurately and paid correctly and in line with legislation and guidance

Required Education:

To ensure that benefit claims are being assessed accurately and paid correctly and in line with legislation and guidance

6-month contract position with a local authoritySummaryThis is a 6-month contract position with a local authority focused on ensuring the accurate assessment and payment of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction claims. The role is crucial for maintaining compliance with legislation and guidance ...