Financial Inclusion Officer – Fixed Term

Company: NIFHA – Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Association
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Financial Inclusion Officer

Location: Greater Belfast / Ballymena

Contract: Fixed Term (up to 12 months)

Hours: 37

Job Ref: FHA04520

Responsibilities

The Financial Inclusion Officer will manage the provision of a high quality, professional in‑house welfare advice service which enables service users to change their lives and strengthen communities. The officer will be fully conversant with Welfare Reform and the Universal Credit system and how this impacts on service users.

Qualifications

  • Relevant third‑level qualification plus at least 1 year experience (within the last 5 years) delivering welfare benefits and money advice, OR 3 years’ experience (within the last 5 years) delivering welfare benefits and money advice.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the social security and welfare system, plus demonstrable understanding of Welfare Reform, Universal Credit and mitigation schemes.
  • Demonstrable experience in meeting deadlines and targets whilst managing a complex and varied workload.
  • A current full driving licence and access to suitable transport.

Benefits

We offer great on‑job training, a contributory pension scheme, a health cash plan (including dental, optician, and medical costs for employees and dependent children up to 18 years in full‑time education), free employee health checks, a Cycle to Work scheme, and flexibility regarding working hours in some areas.

Closing date for applications: 9th June 2025.

Radius is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026