War Pension

Job title

War Pension & Compensation Advisor (Homebased)

Job reference

R17021-23

Date posted

23/06/2023

Application closing date

16/07/2023

Location

Home Based

Salary

£28,675 per annum Plus additional £4,000 per annum upon successfully completing training and competency assessment (usually within 6 months)

Package

Permanent. Full Time 35 hours per week. 28 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, Employee Assistance Helpline, Life Assurance. Voluntary Benefits: Group Pension Plan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Charity Worker Discounts.

Contractual hours

35

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Services - Welfare, Pensions and Grants

**Role**:War Pension & Compensation Advisor

**Location**: Homebased with occasional travel to Birmingham or Liverpool and other sites

**Contract Type**:Permanent

**Hours**:35 hours per week

**Salary**:£28,675 per annum - Plus additional £4,000 per annum upon successfully completing training and competency assessment (usually within 6 months)

**_ Are _**_you passionate about helping others?_**

**_ Do you want to be part of a team that have a _**real impact on people’s lives?**

We are looking for a War Pension & Compensation Advisor to join our War Pension & Armed Forces Compensation Service providing tribunal representation, advice, guidance and case management to beneficiaries, ensuring Royal British Legion’s commitment to support the Armed Forces Community and the needs of beneficiary are at the centre of all that we do.

**As a War** **Pension & Compensation Adviser** you will be responsible for advising beneficiaries regarding their appeals and represent them before the War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation First Tier Tribunal by:

- Ensuring case files are fully prepared for the appeal hearings and contain all relevant information regarding the constituents of the case, understanding the reasons why the beneficiary wishes to challenge their decision in tribunal and why it is important that they have the support of the RBL.
- Conducting an appropriate advice appointment with beneficiaries prior to their hearing, to provide a summary of findings, what to expect at tribunal and next steps.
- Composing concise arguments on behalf of the beneficiary and present a coherent case to the Tribunal
- Managing a caseload of beneficiaries accessing the service. Prepare cases until ready for listing status. Identify any further needs and signpost these needs to other RBL teams to take forward.

**Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.**

Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

**_ For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert._**

**Closing Date**: 16th July 2023

**Interview Dates**:w/c 24th July and 31st July 2023

If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.