Development and Policy Officer

Our Client is seeking a professional who has experience in the Development of policy, preparation of guidance notes in relation to the Department for Work and Pensions circulars and Statutory Instruments that address the legal and financial issues in the following areas: Housing Benefit Administration Housing Benefit Fraud Housing Benefit Subsidy The post holder will be expected to lead the council in keeping abreast and responding to developments and legislative amendments in all areas that affect RAB. Interpret policy, legislation and guidance and be responsible for written guidance to RAB on all aspects of council policy and procedure including general administration and ICT, ensuring all work carried out conforms to corporate standards. You will also be responsible for ensuring all members of RAB are aware of policies and procedures affecting benefit subsidy and safeguarding the councils subsidy claim with in excess of 100m per annum. A key aspect of this role will involve liaising with the subsidy manager to identify areas where the administration is failing to maximise subsidy and address any such issue identified. You will be required to take the lead in assessment and management of the operational impact of legislative changes, guidance, caselaw, council policy and procedures in consultation with operational managers and key stakeholders including: Internal Audit and Counter Fraud, Audit Commission, Department for Work and Pensions, Ministry for Housing, ..... full job details .....