Senior Assessment Officer
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
17/06/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 01/07/2026 22:59
Salary:
£32,597 - £35,412 per annum (pay award pending)
Hours per week:
37 hour per week
Job Category:
Finance / Benefits / Revenues / Procurement
Employment Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne
Further Information
Revenues & Benefits Service
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Senior Assessment Officer to join our Revenues & Benefits Service, supporting the delivery of Housing Benefit and a range of financial and welfare support schemes.
In this role, you will assess and review complex cases, support the administration of schemes including crisis resilience and housing payments, and contribute to high-quality decision making that supports residents across the city. You will also play a key role in responding to appeals, undertaking quality assurance, and helping to improve our processes and services.
You’ll work closely with colleagues across the Council and with partner organisations to ensure customers receive the right support at the right time, helping to prevent financial hardship and promote independence.
We are looking for someone with strong technical knowledge of Housing Benefit, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex caseloads. You will be confident working in a fast-paced environment, providing advice to colleagues and customers, and contributing to service improvement.
If you are committed to delivering high-quality services and making a positive difference to residents, we’d like to hear from you.
If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have any unspent criminal convictions.
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form and attach your CV. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents.
Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.