Appeal and Guidance Writer (Decision Making and Appeals Leeds)


Company:	Government Recruitment Service
Salary:	£32,137 to £32,137 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leeds
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	8 Oct 2026

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Summary

Are you skilled at working through complex information and reaching clear, well supported conclusions? If you can review evidence, identify the main issues and explain your reasoning clearly, this could be the role for you.

You will join DMA Leeds, a welcoming and supportive team that values collaboration, shared learning and high-quality work. Colleagues work closely together, drawing on their collective expertise to solve complex problems. The team handles all DWP appeals to the Upper Tribunal and higher courts, provides expert guidance to decision makers on complex cases, and quality assures a wide range of DWP products.

You will develop the specialist knowledge needed to assess legal risk, apply relevant social security legislation and draft comprehensive responses and persuasive written submissions. You will organise your work and respond effectively when priorities change, ensuring deadlines are met. You will communicate clearly in writing and verbally, working with colleagues across legal, policy and operational teams to explain complex issues and agree next steps.

This is a specialist, high-impact role with no line management responsibility. It offers the opportunity to use and develop your analytical, drafting, communication and decision-making skills while contributing to work that makes a real difference. We welcome applications from people who can demonstrate these skills through relevant or transferable experience gained in different roles or settings.

General role responsibilities

As part of your day-to-day role you will:

Produce high quality, technically accurate written appeal applications and submissions to His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS).
Utilise expertise to draft case specific legal guidance for operational colleagues
Co-ordinate with stakeholders to quality assure a range of learning and development products
Build positive relationships with team members and stakeholders to identify & manage litigation risk and determine the appropriate response for complex cases
Ensure that team records, Excel spreadsheets and other reporting mechanisms are accurately maintained

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