Service Development and Policy Officer

Good Afternoon, I am currently representing Lambeth Council who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience We are looking for a Service Development and Policy Officer this role will be based at: Fully Remote Working - SW2 1EG The right candidate will: To advise and support the Service Development Manager in delivering service improvement by providing policy, guidance, learning and support to the Revenue and Benefits Service, other Lambeth departments and Lambeth stakeholders. 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, HB Admin, fraud and subsidy. Development of policy, preparation of guidance notes in relation to MHCLG Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government guidance and Statutory Instruments that address the legal and financial issues in the following areas: Working age, pension and hardship fund. 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, Communities and Local Government, housing ..... full job details .....