Interim Benefits Officer
Business Smart Solutions
Job id 5013

Home based
£25.00 p/hr (umbrella), 37 hrs p/wk, 3 month initial contract (subject to ongoing extensions)

Closing Date 31st of January 2026

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Our client in the Midlands is seeking 4 Interim Benefits Officers on a fully remote basis.

 

Successful candidates must have strong Housing Benefit assessment skills and be an advanced NEC (Northgate) user and be able to start within 3 weeks.

 

About the role:

To assess all claim types for Housing Benefit & Council Tax Support to include new claims, changes in circumstances, DHP's, VEP's, HBAA & ATLAS.

 

Requirements:

· Strong Housing Benefit assessment skills

· Skilled in the assessment of supported accommodation claims

· Knowledge & understanding of the Housing Benefit Regulations 2006 and Decisions & Appeals Regulations 2001

· To be an advanced NEC (Northgate) user

 

Qualifications:

· IRRV, or similar related professional qualification combined with relevant experience

 

Contractor Benefits:

· Perkbox wellbeing & lifestyle membership

· Weekly pay

· The ability to slingshot your career to new heights by navigating interim contracts

 

If you are new to contracting and want to understand the process or are a seasoned professional seeking your next contract, contact Chris Sharratt or Ben Moreton for an informal chat on 0204 529 1139.

 

To apply for this vacancy - https://businesssmartsolutions.zohorecruit.eu/jobs/Careers