Integrity & Compliance Officer - Benefits (Hybrid)

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an Integrity and Compliance Officer to join their Benefits Team. The role involves ensuring compliance with Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction legislation, performing quality assurance checks, and making decisions on applications. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and IT skills, along with excellent communication abilities. The position offers flexible working hours, supporting a positive work-life balance, with remote, hybrid, or office-working options available.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Positive work-life balance

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction legislation required.
• Strong analytical and IT skills are essential.
• Ability to manage complex information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance checks on benefit assessment awards.
• Make consistent decisions on Discretionary Housing Payment applications.
• Provide support to the Benefit Assessment Team as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of Housing Benefit legislation

Knowledge of Council Tax Reduction legislation

Strong analytical skills

Strong IT skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Tools

MRI Revenues and Benefits processing software

Job description

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an Integrity and Compliance Officer to join their Benefits Team. The role involves ensuring compliance with Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction legislation, performing quality assurance checks, and making decisions on applications. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and IT skills, along with excellent communication abilities. The position offers flexible working hours, supporting a positive work-life balance, with remote, hybrid, or office-working options available.