Job ref: 2025-148 Job type: Permanent Location: 2 Adelaide Street, Belfast, BT2 8PB Salary: £51,802- £61,609 Closing date: Thursday 11 Sep 2025 16:30 Please note that although this job advert is for a permanent post, offers for fixed term contracts may also be made from this file. BAND: 8 JOB PURPOSE: The Head of HB Support Services leads and oversees a number of strands relating to a range of Housing Benefit support functions including HB Policy, Systems, Owner-Occupiers, Recovery, Audit & Projects. The postholder will undertake a key role within the Housing Benefit senior management team, reporting to the Assistant Director. REQUIREMENTS: 1. i) Possess a degree level qualification or equivalent (Level 6*) qualification and 3 years' relevant experience; or ii) Can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development/experiential learning and at least 5 years' experience working within Housing Benefit, Grants, Supporting People, social housing, or other Social Security related benefit function.(Please include dates) APPLICATION PROCESS Application should be made using the on-line application form. Instructionson 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. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.