Sr Housing Benefits Officer

Title: Senior Housing Benefits Officer
Sector: Local Authority / Housing Benefits
Contract: 6-Month Contract
Location: UK – 4 days office-based, 1 day remote
Pay: Competitive hourly rate | Inside IR35

Role Overview:
We are recruiting an experienced Senior Housing Benefits Officer to support a local authority Housing Benefits service. The role focuses on assessing complex claims, managing appeals, and maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance. This opportunity is well suited to candidates with prior Housing Benefits experience or a background within a local authority or housing association.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess complex Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction claims
• Manage appeals and prepare tribunal submissions
• Provide technical advice and quality assurance support to assessment teams
• Ensure compliance with legislation, performance targets, and subsidy rules
• Liaise with internal departments and external bodies including DWP

Requirements:

• Proven experience in Housing Benefits within a local authority or housing association
• Strong knowledge of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction legislation
• Experience handling complex cases and appeals

Apply:
If you’re an experienced Housing Benefits professional seeking a senior interim role, please get in touch to discuss further.