At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Revenues and Benefits Service by providing specialist advice and ensuring compliance.
- Company: Join Sandwell Council, a values-led organisation making a real impact in the community.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a focus on personal development.
- Other info: Diverse workplace committed to equality, inclusion, and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a difference while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with Housing Benefit regulations and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 36363 - 36363 £ per year.
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is looking for a detail-oriented Technical Officer (Subsidy) to join our Revenues and Benefits Service. You will be responsible for providing specialist support across the Revenues and Benefits Service, helping to ensure the Council maximises subsidy income while maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance.
This role is key to ensuring compliance with legislation and regulatory requirements, where you’ll work alongside operational teams, provide technical advice, undertake detailed subsidy analysis and support the delivery of accurate subsidy returns.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Providing advice and guidance on Housing Benefit subsidy matters.
- Supporting the preparation, completion and submission of subsidy returns.
- Undertaking technical investigations and supporting internal and external audit requirements.
- Supporting reconciliation processes and producing management information.
- Identifying training needs and providing guidance to colleagues across the service.
- Working closely with operational teams to maintain service standards and performance targets.
You will have:
- Experience working with Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit regulations.
- Experience providing technical advice and guidance to colleagues.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to team objectives.
At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values-led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work.
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