Subsidy Officer
CV-LibraryNN1, Northampton, West NorthamptonshiretemporaryPosted: 18 June 2026
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Fox Morris Group are working to recruit a Subsidy Officer
About the Role
Job description/additional information for the role:
1. To ensure that benefit claims are being assessed accurately and paid correctly and in line with legislation and guidance.
2. To assist in the completion of the Housing Benefit subsidy returns and claims including working with auditors
3. To ensure that the subsidy position improves and income to the Council is maximised.
4. To support the Training and Resilience team by identifying development needs of officers through Subsidy checking.
5. To undertake reviews of benefit claims processed to ensure prompt and accurate determinations of Housing and Council Tax Reduction are being made and that the Council’s subsidy position is maximised. This includes complex claims such as homeless, hostels, self-employed, students and persons from abroad, in accordance with legislation and best practice.
6. Experience of working in a Revenues & Benefits environment
IF YOU WISH TO APPLY PLEASE RESPOND FIRSTLY WITH AN UP TO DATE CV, AVAILABILITY/ NOTICE PERIOD, THE ROLE YOU WOULD LIKE TO APPLY FOR & THE HOURLY RATE YOU REQUIRE.
We do not hold CV’s on file without first speaking
Fox Morris Group are working to recruit a Subsidy Officer
About the Role
Job description/additional information for the role:
1. To ensure that benefit claims are being assessed accurately and paid correctly and in line with legislation and guidance.
2. To assist in the completion of the Housing Benefit subsidy returns and claims including working with auditors
3. To ensure that the subsidy position improves and income to the Council is maximised.
4. To support the Training and Resilience team by identifying development needs of officers through Subsidy checking.
5. To undertake reviews of benefit claims processed to ensure prompt and accurate determinations of Housing and Council Tax Reduction are being made and that the Council’s subsidy position is maximised. This includes complex claims such as homeless, hostels, self-employed, students and persons from abroad, in accordance with legislation and best practice.
6. Experience of working in a Revenues & Benefits environment
IF YOU WISH TO APPLY PLEASE RESPOND FIRSTLY WITH AN UP TO DATE CV, AVAILABILITY/ NOTICE PERIOD, THE ROLE YOU WOULD LIKE TO APPLY FOR & THE HOURLY RATE YOU REQUIRE.
We do not hold CV’s on file without first speaking