Leigh Wood

Leigh Wood is an experienced benefits service manager with a notable career in local government. Currently serving as Benefits Service Manager at the London Borough of Camden since January 2023, responsibilities include overseeing Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support, Discretionary Housing Payment, and service support functions. Previous roles encompass significant positions at Brent Council from 2006 to 2023, including Housing Benefit Service Manager and various service manager roles focused on benefits policy and technical assessments. Additionally, experience includes a tenure at Hertsmere Borough Council as Benefits Manager and Principal Benefits Officer. Leigh began a career in benefits assessments at Broxbourne Council and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Media Production from Farnborough College of Technology.