Winter Heating Benefits Policy Officer - B2

Eligibility

This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.

Role Overview

This Policy Officer role sits within the Social Security Strategy, Welfare Fund and Winter Benefits Policy Unit. The Winter Heating Benefits policy team is responsible for the three Winter Heating benefits. The team is made up of 1x C1 (Winter Heating Benefits and the Welfare Fund Team Leader), 1x B3 (Winter Heating Benefits Policy Manager), 2x B2 (Policy Officers - one of which is this post), 1x B1 (Policy Officer).

This role offers experience in a high profile policy area, focusing on reviewing and delivering amendment legislation and the development and delivery of an evaluation across the suite of Winter Heating Benefits. These are key pieces of work which will support the ongoing improvement to our Winter Heating Benefits. The successful candidate will also support the Policy Manager, particularly in responding reactively to any issues raised regarding the live-running benefits, will provide Ministerial support, working closely with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities below are those we intend the role to cover initially but the post holder will need to work flexibly, working on other Winter Heating priorities as required.