At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess benefit claims accurately and assist in completing Housing Benefit subsidy returns.
- Company: Opus People Solutions is hiring for a Local Authority client in Northamptonshire.
- Benefits: The role offers £32.00 Umbrella / £23.34 PAYE per hour with hybrid working.
- Other info: This is a 6-month contract role requiring 37 hours of work per week.
- Why this job: Join a team focused on maximising council income through accurate subsidy management.
- Qualifications: Candidates must have strong ICT skills and previous experience within Local Government.
The predicted salary is between 46000 - 48000 £ per year.
Opus People Solutions are hiring for a Housing Benefit Subsidy Officer within a Local Authority client based in Northamptonshire. The role is 37 hours per week, offering hybrid working, and £32.00 Umbrella / £23.34 PAYE per hour, with a contract length of 6 months.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that benefit claims are being assessed accurately and paid correctly and in line with legislation and guidance.
- Assist in the completion of the Housing Benefit subsidy returns and claims, including working with auditors.
- Ensure that the subsidy position improves and income to the Council is maximised.
- Support the Training and Resilience team by identifying development needs of officers through Subsidy checking.
- Undertake reviews of benefit claims processed to ensure prompt and accurate determinations of Housing and Council Tax Reduction are being made and that the Council's subsidy position is maximised. This includes complex claims such as homeless, hostels, self‑employed, students and persons from abroad, in accordance with legislation and best practice.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Council Tax and Housing Benefits legislation, case law, software enhancements and related procedures and policies.
- Assist in the timely and accurate completion, submission and verification by external audit of all returns relating to the annual subsidy claim, including working with external auditors and completion of workbook.
Qualifications
- Demonstrate the ability to take on board and understand complex legislation.
- ICT skills including PC, Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills and ability to communicate with all customers, partners, and to make difficult decisions showing tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to self‑motivate and work to high standards of accuracy, to achieve targets and deadlines.
- Previous experience within Local Government.
Contact
If this role is of interest to you, please submit a copy of your CV and a mobile number.
Subsidy Officer in Northampton employer: Schools Choice
Opus People Solutions provides recruitment services to local authorities, ensuring quality placements. Located in Northamptonshire, they offer flexible hybrid working arrangements. The team is dedicated to improving council services and maximising income through effective subsidy management.
We think you need these skills to ace Subsidy Officer in Northampton
Housing Benefit Legislation
Council Tax Legislation
Subsidy Claims Processing
Auditing Skills
Data Analysis
Attention to Detail
Communication Skills
