Senior Technical Officer

As a Technical Officer, you will provide specialist expertise in Housing Benefit subsidy, audit and technical assurance activities. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of subsidy claims, interpreting complex legislation, supporting audit processes and resolving technical issues, helping to protect client funding, maintain compliance and deliver high-quality Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction services. Job title: Senior Technical Officer Job Description: As a Technical Officer, you will provide specialist technical support across Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction services, with particular responsibility for Housing Benefit subsidy claims, audit liaison, legislative interpretation and quality assurance activities. Responsibilities You will be responsible for the accurate calculation, validation and submission of Housing Benefit subsidy claims, completion of DWP and HMRC returns, management of HBAP activities, provision of management information, resolution of complex technical cases and support for appeals and disputes. Lead engagement with Local Authority and External Auditors during subsidy audit activity, investigate and resolve discrepancies, ensure compliance with statutory and contractual requirements, and provide expert guidance on complex benefit legislation and subsidy matters. Through effective quality assurance and risk management, you will help protect client subsidy income, maintain audit standards and ensure the delivery of accurate, c