Senior Housing Benefits Appeals Officer

North West London
Senior Housing Benefit Appeals Officer
£31.91 per hour (Umbrella)
Monday to Friday | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Primarily Home-Based (Occasional Office Attendance)
Contract Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Housing Benefit Appeals Officer to join a Local Authority team on a contract basis. This role is focused exclusively on appeals work and requires a specialist with strong experience managing complex cases through reconsideration, escalation and Tribunal stages.
The Role You will be responsible for managing a caseload of Housing Benefit appeals, ensuring cases are progressed efficiently and in line with legislation, policy and Tribunal requirements.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Preparing and submitting Housing Benefit appeal cases
  • Managing reconsiderations and escalated appeals
  • Preparing detailed appeal submissions and legal documentation
  • Representing the Council at Tribunal hearings
  • Liaising with internal teams, legal representatives and external stakeholders
  • Ensuring compliance with current Housing Benefit legislation and guidance
  • Maintaining accurate case records and meeting strict deadlines
Essential Requirements
  • Significant recent experience working specifically within Housing Benefit Appeals
  • Proven experience preparing appeal submissions and reconsiderations
  • Experience attending and representing cases at Tribunal hearings
  • Strong knowledge of Housing Benefit regulations and appeal procedures
  • Ability to manage complex caseloads independently
Working Arrangements
  • Primarily remote/home-based role
  • Occasional office meetings required
  • Attendance at several Tribunal hearings each month is essential
PLEASE NOTE: All applications are monitored and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone call or email.
Posted 2026-06-15

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