Housing Benefit Policy & Legislation Manager

Job title: Housing Benefit Policy & Legislation Manager

Company: Northern Ireland Housing Executive


Job description: Job Description:Please note that although this job advert is for a permanent post, offers for fixed term contracts may also be made from this file.BAND: 7JOB PURPOSE:
The HB Policy & Legislation Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Housing Benefit Policy Team. The postholder will have overall responsibility for the interpretation and implementation of HB legislation and the development of HB policy guidelines for HB operations. They will play a key role within the central Housing Benefit Team, reporting to the Assistant Director of Housing Benefit.REQUIREMENTS:
1. i) Possess a degree level qualification or equivalent professional qualification and three years’ experience working within Housing Benefit or other Social Security related benefit function;
OR
ii) Can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development/experiential learning and at least 5 years working within Housing Benefit or other Social Security related benefit function. (Please include dates)APPLICATION PROCESS
Application should be made using the on-line application form. Instructionson how to complete the on-line form appears once the form has been accessed. Make sure you follow these instructions.Candidates unable to use the on-line form can request a manual application form, by emailing recruit@nihe.gov.uk quoting the particular Job Title and Reference Number. Please note that if the candidate uses this method, it is their responsibility to ensure we receive their application by the allocated closing date and time. Guidance on the completion and return of applications is included in the Candidate Guidelines on the job related documents. The Northern Ireland Housing Executive have a policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders, a copy can be made available on request.LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED EVEN IF DELAYED DUE TO TECHNICAL REASONS. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE LOCKED OUT OF YOUR GETGOT ACCOUNT IT WILL TAKE A MINIMUM OF 10 MINUTES TO RESET YOUR PASSWORD. IF AN APPLICATION IS LATE BECAUSE OF THIS IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that all such information is provided. Candidates who fail to provide sufficient information on which a panel might determine their eligibility for the post will not be shortlisted.The Housing Executive is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant community who are currently under represented in parts of our workforce.

Expected salary: £43693 – 49764 per year

Location: Belfast

Job date: Fri, 02 May 2025 05:02:14 GMT

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