Job Title: Financial Assessment ManagerLocation: Ealing, West London (W5 2HL), Hybrid Working - 2 days office / 3 days remoteHourly rate 28.60 - 32.03 PAYE / 38.19 - 42.84 Umbrella per hour (depending on experience)Contract Length: 3 -month contract (possibility of extension)Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 35 hoursASAP Start About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Financial Assessment Manager to lead and develop a large, specialist team responsible for delivering high-quality financial assessments across the council. This includes Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, Local Welfare Assistance and wider financial assessment functions.This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for service delivery, compliance with complex legislation, performance management and continuous improvement. You will work closely with internal and external partners to ensure accurate assessments, protect council funds and support residents-particularly vulnerable customers.The role operates on a career grade (12-14), dependent on skills, experience and the level of strategic responsibility undertaken. Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage Financial Assessment teams, ensuring accurate and timely assessments in line with legislative, subsidy and financial requirementsDrive service improvement by testing and implementing new systems, processes and digital solutionsMonitor performance, quality, budgets and risk, implementing corrective actions where requiredManage complex finan