Senior Policy Lead, Housing & Family Benefits Strategy

North East Combined Authority is seeking a Head of Housing and Family Benefits to lead the Treasury's strategy on housing and child-related welfare. The role covers Housing Benefit, Child Benefit and related policies, with accountability for policy development and ministerial briefings.

The post is based in Darlington, with a fixed-term 11‑month loan arrangement and flexible working patterns. The successful candidate will supervise a small team and shape strategy addressing rising cost-of-living