Senior HB Assessment Officer


Job description

Senior Housing Benefit Assessment Officers will be responsible for the processing and assessment of Housing Benefit claims, the provision of advice relating to Housing Benefit claims, providing support to junior staff involved in HB processes and providing information and statistics as required for the HB Manager.

Responsibilities

  • To assess all types of Housing Benefit applications including self-employed, students, and in particular complex cases.
  • See candidate information pack for full details.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Higher National Diploma or equivalent level qualification (Level 4) plus 1 year’s relevant experience.
  • See candidate information pack for full details.

Vacancy ID
1762547
Job ref.
2026-44
Job Sector
Accountancy and Finance,Housing and Property Management
Area
All of Northern Ireland
Location
West & Omagh Area
Salary
£27,694 - £32,597 per annum
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
37
Published date
05/03/2026
Closing date
19/03/2026
Worktime
9am - 5pm, days to be confirmed.

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