Funding and Operations Officer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.
Funding and Operations Officer
Temporary Contract
Job Details
Client: Bromley Council
Service Area: Funding & Resilience / Housing Support
Hours: 36 hours per week
Working Pattern: Initially onsite every day
There may be potential to work from home 2 days per week after the initial onsite period.
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3+ months
Location
Office Base:
Churchill Court
2 Westmoreland Road
Bromley
BR1 1AS
Pay
PAYE Rate: £23.95 per hour
Job Overview
Bromley Council is seeking an experienced Funding and Operations Officer to support the assessment and processing of Discretionary Housing Payments.
The successful candidate must have direct experience assessing DHP applications and should be confident reviewing financial circumstances, housing costs and supporting information to make accurate and defensible decisions.
Experience using the Academy system to process Housing Benefit or Discretionary Housing Payments is strongly required for this role.
Important - Please Read Carefully
This role requires direct experience assessing Discretionary Housing Payments.
You must also have experience using Academy for Housing Benefit or DHP processing.
Candidates without DHP assessment experience and Academy system knowledge are unlikely to be considered.
Key Responsibilities
Assess applications for Discretionary Housing Payments
Process Housing Benefit and DHP cases using the Academy system
Review financial hardship, housing costs and supporting evidence
Maintain accurate records and case documentation
Provide clear advice and guidance to applicants regarding housing support
Ensure decisions are made in line with policies, procedures and relevant guidance
Work accurately to deadlines and manage a caseload effectively
Liaise with internal teams and applicants where required
Essential Experience & Skills
Experience assessing Discretionary Housing Payments
Experience using Academy for Housing Benefit or DHP processing
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to assess financial and housing circumstances
Good case recording and documentation skills
Ability to work in line with policies and procedures
Able to work onsite in Bromley initially
Desirable
Previous experience processing Housing Benefit
Ability to work from home 2 days per week after the initial onsite period
Additional Information
Interviews will be held onsite and will include questions and a written test.
Disclaimer
On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role.
I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify Fix Space Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto.
Job Reference
OR103100