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.

The essential criteria are detailed in the Candidate Information Pack.

Candidates must meet the following 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)

2. Can demonstrate significant experience of:

• i) Current Housing Benefit policies and procedures;
• ii) Interpreting legislation
• iii) Leading a team;
• iv) Working with external stakeholders; and
• v) Experience in writing policy documents and guidance material.

3. Possess a current driving licence or have access to a form of transport that enables them to meet the requirements of the post in full.  *

• Yes
• No

Further information, including detailed job requirements and application form, is available from our website or by:

Telephone: 03448 920900

Email: recruit@nihe.gov.uk