Northern Ireland Housing Executive

Phone Number: 03448920900
Email: recruit@nihe.gov.uk
Web: https://www.nihe.gov.uk/working-with-us/careers

Job description

The Head of HB Support Services leads and oversees a number of strands relating to a range of Housing Benefit support functions including HB Policy, Systems, Owner-Occupiers, Recovery, Audit & Projects. The postholder will undertake a key role within the Housing Benefit senior management team, reporting to the Assistant Director.

Responsibilities

• To lead and support in the delivery of key Business Plan priorities as determined by the Corporate Plan.
• To support the Assistant Director of Housing Benefit in the development of HB strategy.
• To work in collaboration with the Housing Benefit Area Managers, including the development and sharing of best practice.
• To report to the Assistant Director of Housing Benefit on the overall performance of the Housing Benefit teams within their business area.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Possess a degree level qualification or equivalent (Level 6) qualification and 3 years relevant experience OR
• Can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development/experiential learning and at least 5 years’ experience working within Housing Benefit, Grants, Supporting People, social housing, or other Social Security related benefit function.

Further Information

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