Job title: War Pension & Compensation Advisor (Homebased)
Company: Royal British Legion
Job description: Role: War Pension & Compensation Advisor
Location: Homebased (within commutable distance to London) or working from London Office twice a week – this would also attract London Weighting of £4,452 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £28,675 per annum Plus additional £4,000 per annum upon successfully completing training and competency assessment (usually within 6 months)
Are you passionate about helping others?
Do you want to be part of a team that have a real impact on people’s lives?
We are looking for a War Pension & Compensation Advisor to join our War Pension & Armed Forces Compensation Service providing tribunal representation, advice, guidance and case management to beneficiaries, ensuring Royal British Legion’s commitment to support the Armed Forces Community and the needs of beneficiary are at the centre of all that we do.
As a War Pension & Compensation Adviser you will be responsible for advising beneficiaries regarding their appeals and represent them before the War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation First Tier Tribunal by:
- Ensuring case files are fully prepared for the appeal hearings and contain all relevant information regarding the constituents of the case, understanding the reasons why the beneficiary wishes to challenge their decision in tribunal and why it is important that they have the support of the RBL.
- Conducting an appropriate advice appointment with beneficiaries prior to their hearing, to provide a summary of findings, what to expect at tribunal and next steps.
- Composing concise arguments on behalf of the beneficiary and present a coherent case to the Tribunal
- Managing a caseload of beneficiaries accessing the service. Prepare cases until ready for listing status. Identify any further needs and signpost these needs to other RBL teams to take forward.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.
Expected salary: £32675 per year
Location: London
Job date: Tue, 12 Dec 2023 23:05:53 GMT
