Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits

We are currently looking for an experienced Head of Revenue and Benefits to lead a high-performing Revenues and Benefits service. This Head of Revenue and Benefits role will oversee Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, Local Council Tax Support and Corporate Fraud functions.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across the service, driving collection fund performance, policy development, service transformation and legislative compliance. This Head of Revenue and Benefits position requires office attendance 1 day per week and would suit someone with extensive Head of Service experience within a Revenues and Benefits environment.

The Role
- Leading Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, Local Council Tax Support and Corporate Fraud services.
- Managing collection fund performance and service budgets.
- Leading the annual review of the Local Council Tax Support/Reduction Scheme.
- Driving service transformation and improvement initiatives.
- Acting as the Council's lead expert on Revenues and Benefits legislation.
- Advising senior leadership, elected members and key stakeholders on service performance and policy.
- Supporting the implementation of digital solutions and service modernisation.

Key Requirements
- Significant experience working as a Head of Revenue and Benefits or equivalent Head of Service.
- Extensive knowledge of Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits and Local Council Tax Support.
- Experience managing the annual review of a Local Council Tax Support/Reduction Scheme.
- Experience leading teams through significant service change.
- Experience dealing with elected Councillors, MPs and the Ombudsman.
- In-depth knowledge of Revenues and Benefits legislation.
- Experience leading service transformation programmes.
- Knowledge of Civica would be advantageous.

What You Need to Do Now
If you are interested in this Head of Revenue and Benefits role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your CV.

If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Footnote
If you feel that this Head of Revenue and Benefits job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for Heads of Revenue and Benefits, Revenues Managers, Benefits Managers and Corporate Debt roles across the UK and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially.
Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from Revenues and Benefits professionals looking to build future connections.
For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed).
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