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 Assistant HB Policy Officer will be responsible for the collation of data in relation to Local Housing Allowance and Local Reference Rents and will play a key role in maintaining an NI rent database. In addition, the postholder will support the work of the HB Policy Team.

Responsibilities

• To collect rent evidence for private sector properties in NI sourced through PropertyPal, PropertyNews, estate agents and the HB System.
• To maintain an NI rent database which requires input of data on a daily basis.
• To provide rent data in order to set Local Housing Allowances and Local Reference Rents.
• To process rent determinations for properties outside LHA and LRR e.g. caravans, boats, mobile homes etc.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Higher National Diploma or equivalent level qualification (Level 4) plus 1 year’s relevant experience OR
• A Levels or equivalent level qualification (Level 3) and can demonstrate 2 years’ relevant experience.

Further Information

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