Subsidy Officer - Wolverhampton Council

Reference: 3517992625_1773068087

Subsidy Officer
City of Wolverhampton Council

We are seeking a Subsidy Officer to ensure the council maximises its Housing Benefit subsidy claim from the Department for Work and Pensions.

The role is responsible for maintaining accurate, compliant, and well-evidenced Housing Benefit records, supporting financial assurance, audit readiness, and reducing financial risk to the council.

Key responsibilities include managing the subsidy audit process from end to end and supporting and upskilling relevant staff in effectively managing the audit process.

Candidates should have strong knowledge of Housing Benefit subsidy rules, attention to detail, and experience working with subsidy claims and audits.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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Wolverhampton

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Added 09/03/2026
Reference: 3517992625_1773068087

Subsidy Officer - Wolverhampton Council

Wolverhampton
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