HB Team Leader

Job ref: 2026-143 Job type: Permanent Location: NIHE, Carlisle House, Derry Salary: £32,597

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
- £36,363 Closing date: Thursday 15 Oct 2026 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: 5 JOB PURPOSE: The HB Team Leader will be responsible for the day to day supervision and support of staff within front line operational teams within the HB units, and providing support for the HB management team, including provision of information and statistics, and involvement in policy development and training where required.

REQUIREMENTS: 1.

Either i) Possess a degree or equivalent level qualification (Level 6
*) AND one year's relevant experience working within a Housing Benefit or other Social Security related benefit function OR ii) Possess a BTEC Higher Cert/Diploma or equivalent level qualification (Level 5
*).

AND can demonstrate at least 2 years' relevant experience working within a Housing Benefit or other Social Security related benefit function.

OR iii) Can demonstrate at least three years' relevant experience working within a Housing Benefit or other Social Security related benefit function.

AND can demonstrate continued professional development including the attainment of relevant learning / qualifications.
*Refer to Qualifications Framework It is the responsibility of the candidate to demonstrate equivalency APPLICATION PROCESS Application should be made using the on-line application form.

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The Northern Ireland Housing Executive have a policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders, a copy can be made available on request.

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