Lead Benefits Advisor

at  CIPFA

CIPFA is recruiting for its Public Financial Management department and looking for individuals to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for motivated professionals who are passionate about supporting best practice in local government. The postholder will be responsible for delivering the Benefits elements of the CIPFA Benefits and Revenue Service, ensuring efficient and effective communication with subscribers, researching and answering technical queries, and delivering tailored training events. They will work closely with the Lead Revenues Advisor to deliver the goals of the Service. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact within the Public Financial Management department and contribute to the overall goals of CIPFA.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:

Knowledge and experience, at a managerial level, of local authority benefits services Practical experience of delivering training courses, facilitating workshops, and other public speaking

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of welfare benefits rules, particularly for housing benefit, local council tax support schemes, local authority discretionary support schemes, and the local authority impact of universal credit
• Knowledge and understanding of the funding arrangements for local authority benefits services
• Ability to research new developments in the space and deliver written and live updates on key changes to a technical audience
• Familiarity with LA revenues as part of a wider Benefits & Revenues department is desirable, but not essential

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Appropriate professional qualification
• Degree relevant to the field or equivalent experience working in the area
• It is essential that candidates have a proactive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are passionate about public finance and have the skills to inspire future leaders, we encourage you to apply. For the full job description and application details, please contact our People and Culture team at P&C@cipfa.org.

• Keep up to date with rules and regulations as they impact on local authority administration and delivery of benefits
• Research, write, and deliver a series of technical events throughout the year, primarily online, but including face-to-face presentation where appropriate
• Respond to detailed technical queries from subscribers and provide authoritative and timely adviceSupport the operations of the CIPFA Benefits and Revenues Service by completing annual service plans, monthly management accounts, and other administrative tasks