14th September, 2026
Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy Local Authority in West Yorkshire, are looking for an experienced Appeals & Disputes Specialist to join their team and play a crucial role within their Revenues Operations
Position: Appeals & Disputes Specialist
Rate: £20.29 p/h Umbrella
Contract Duration: 3 months with Possible Extension
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
Job Duties:
- Act as the technical expert to determine outcomes on all complex revisions, backdated claims, and formal appeals across Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support, and discretionary allowances.
- Liaison effectively with HM Courts & Tribunals Service and the Valuation Office, preparing submissions and acting as a professional witness to represent the Council.
- Continuous Improvement & Systems: Identify procedural updates triggered by case law changes, assist with software user acceptance testing (UAT), and compile required performance reports.
- Team Support & Fraud Risk: Provide targeted one-to-one training and mentoring for less experienced staff while maintaining vigilance by referring suspected fraudulent activity to the Corporate Fraud Unit.
Job Requirements:
- Previous experience working as a Appeals & Disputes Specialist or similar role
- Previous experience working for a Local Authority or similar organisation.
Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.rosa@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4910
Appeals & Disputes Specialist employer: Tempting Recruitment
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