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Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits
Posted 5 days ago by Sellick Partnership
£650 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Bedfordshire
Summary: The role of Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits involves providing strategic and operational leadership for the Revenues and Benefits service within a unitary authority. The successful candidate will manage the Collection Fund and ensure effective delivery of Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, and Local Council Tax Support. This interim position requires a strong focus on compliance, financial stability, and the administration of benefits to support vulnerable residents. The contract is expected to last between 3 to 6 months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct and mentor a large multi-disciplinary team, driving performance, compliance, and financial stability across all service areas.
- Take strategic ownership of billing, collection, and recovery activities for Council Tax and Business Rates.
- Oversee the prompt and accurate administration of Housing Benefits, LCTS, and discretionary hardship schemes, ensuring vital support reaches vulnerable residents.
- Maximise government subsidies, manage financial risks, and liaise with the DWP and internal/external auditors.
- Champion digital innovation, streamline legacy processes, and modernize service delivery to residents.
Key Skills:
- Substantial, demonstrable experience operating at a Head of Service or senior management level within a Local Authority Revenues and Benefits function.
- Expert knowledge of relevant legislation, subsidy regulations, and billing/collection procedures.
- Proven track record of improving collection rates and maximising government funding.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to advise senior leadership and elected members.
- Professional qualifications (e.g., IRRV, CIPFA) are highly desirable.
Salary (Rate): £650/day
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Location: Hybrid
Contract Length: 3-6 Months Initial Contract
- Strategic Leadership: Direct and mentor a large multi-disciplinary team, driving performance, compliance, and financial stability across all service areas.
- Collection Fund Management: Take strategic ownership of billing, collection, and recovery activities for Council Tax and Business Rates.
- Benefits & Welfare: Oversee the prompt and accurate administration of Housing Benefits, LCTS, and discretionary hardship schemes, ensuring vital support reaches vulnerable residents.
- Financial Stewardship: Maximise government subsidies, manage financial risks, and liaise with the DWP and internal/external auditors.
- Transformation: Champion digital innovation, streamline legacy processes, and modernize service delivery to residents.
- Substantial, demonstrable experience operating at a Head of Service or senior management level within a Local Authority Revenues and Benefits function.
- Expert knowledge of relevant legislation, subsidy regulations, and billing/collection procedures.
- Proven track record of improving collection rates and maximising government funding.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to advise senior leadership and elected members.
- Professional qualifications (e.g., IRRV, CIPFA) are highly desirable.
If you are interested in the role, please apply online or call the office on 020 3997 9255.
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