Benefits Officer

Eden Brown Synergy; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Brown Synergy is seeking an Experienced Benefits Officer to support a council through the LGR transition due to commence in 2027. The contract will be fully remote for 3 months, with potential extension.

The role requires recent academy/MRI experience and the ability to manage different casework from UC/VEPS, plus a thorough understanding of Overpayments procedures to recover HB Overpayments. Remote work across the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Must have recent academy/MRI experience.
• Ability to manage diverse casework (UC/VEPS).
• Thorough understanding of HB Overpayments procedures to recover overpayments.

Skills

UC casework

VEPS experience

Overpayments recovery

Public sector experience

Education

MRI/ACADEMY experience

Job description

Experienced Benefits officer required to help out the council whilst they prepare and transition for LGR due to commence next year 2027.

Candidates must have recent academy/MRI experience and need to have experience in being able mange different casework/loads from UC/VEPS and have thorough understanding of Overpayments procedures to recover HB Overpayments.

Contract will be fully remote and will be for 3 months with a view to extend. The role will be fully remote