HB Recovery Team Leader

overview

job : 2026-23
job type: permanent
location: 29 antrim st, lisburn bt28 1au
salary: £32,597 - £36,363
closing date: thursday 12 feb 2026 16:30
note: although this job advert is for a permanent post, offers for fixed term contracts may also be made from this file.
band: 5

the housing benefit recovery team leader is part of a specialist team responsible for the recovery of off-benefit housing benefit over payments, housing benefit administrative penalties and low income rate relief over payments.

qualifications and experience

• i) a degree level qualification (level 6*) or an equivalent level qualification in business, finance, accounting, public administration or social policy.
• minimum of 1 years' relevant experience working within a housing benefit over payment recovery or other social security benefit over payment recovery related function.
• ii) a level 5
  * qualification in business, finance, accounting, public administration or social policy.
• minimum of 2 years' relevant experience working within a housing benefit over payment recovery or other social security benefit over payment recovery related function.
• iii) can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development/experiential learning and a minimum of 3 years' working within a housing benefit over payment recovery or other social security benefit over payment recovery related function. (please include dates)

note: refer to qualifications framework - it is the responsibility of the candidate to demonstrate equivalency.

application should be made using the on-line application form. Instructions on how to complete the on-line form appears once the form has been accessed. Make sure you follow these instructions.

late applications will not be accepted even if delayed due to technical reasons. please note that if you are locked out of your getgot account it will take a minimum of 10 minutes to reset your password. If an application is late because of this it will not be accepted.

it is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that all such information is provided. Candidates who fail to provide sufficient information on which a panel might determine their eligibility for the post will not be shortlisted.

the housing executive is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from members of the protestant community who are currently under represented in parts of our workforce.

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