Benefits Subsidy and Performance Officer

**Salary: £30,559 - £33,366**

**Grade: H**

**Contract: Permanent**

**H**ours: 37 per week**

**Location**:Hybrid - with expectations to work from one of our office bases in Harrogate, Selby, Richmond, Scarborough, Malton, Northallerton, Skipton.**

**About Our Service**

**Join Our Team**

We’re excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for a **Benefits Subsidy and Performance Officer** to become part of our friendly, supportive, and customer-focused Benefits Compliance Team.

**The Role**

As a key member of our team, you will focus on monitoring Housing Benefit expenditure to prevent financial subsidy losses. Your responsibilities will include:

- Conducting the annual subsidy audit and completing external auditor workbooks.
- Providing crucial data for statutory benefit returns, including the annual subsidy claim.
- Analysing and interpreting benefit performance statistics in line with service KPIs and national benchmarks.
- Identifying areas for service improvement to enhance our service delivery

We’re looking for someone with strong technical and numerical skills, along with a comprehensive understanding of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction regulations and claim processing procedures.

**What We’re Looking For**

To succeed in this role, you should have:

- Recent experience in assessing Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction claims, along with a solid grasp of the relevant regulations.
- Experience in subsidy monitoring and completing subsidy workbooks, with an understanding of subsidy implications across benefit administration.
- Proven skills in performance monitoring and compiling subsidy returns.
- The ability to analyse data and interpret technical information effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office for creating reports and presenting data.
- Strong problem-solving skills and confidence in decision-making.
- A GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.

For more details, please refer to the Job Description.

**Additional Information**

You will collaborate with various locality teams and may need to travel to different offices throughout North Yorkshire. This position involves handling highly sensitive information, so a basic disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.

**Contact and Apply**

We look forward to hearing from you

**What we can offer**

Competitive Salary: We provide a salary that reflects your skills and experience, with regular reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.

Generous Leave Benefits: Enjoy a generous annual leave package starting at 28 days, which increases to 34 days (pro-rata) with continued service, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Professional Development: Access to training programs and workshops to support your professional growth and enhance your skills.

Comprehensive Pension Scheme: Benefit from a robust pension scheme with a substantial employer contribution of 22.6%, securing your financial future.

Health and Wellbeing Programs: Participate in wellness initiatives designed to support your physical and mental health.

Discounted Benefits: Take advantage of our 'Everybody Benefits' program, which offers shopping vouchers, discounts, and other perks to enhance your lifestyle.

Join us and become part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your growth

**Key dates**:
Closing Date: 19/11/2024

Interviews: Week Commencing 25th November 2024.

**Key documents**:
Job description.pdf

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We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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**Benefits Subsidy and Performance Officer, Northallerton**

**Location**:Northallerton

**Town**:Northallerton

**Salary**:£30,559 - £33,366

**Posted**:05/11/2024

**Closing date**:19/11/2024

**Closing time**:23:59

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