Assistant Director - Revenues

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Assistant Director of Revenues & Benefits to take on a senior strategic leadership position within a large public sector organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity to oversee a diverse portfolio of statutory and customer-facing services, drive operational improvements and ensure effective financial management, governance and service delivery.

• Provide strategic leadership across Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, Council Tax Reduction, Libraries, Customer Services and Registrars.
• Oversee financial assessments, appointeeship, deputyship and Crisis & Resilience Fund services.
• Lead service transformation, improving operational performance, financial efficiency and customer experience.
• Manage significant budgets, contracts and resources, ensuring financial accountability and value for money.
• Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on service performance, statutory responsibilities and operational priorities.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen governance, performance management and risk management arrangements.
• Work closely with internal departments and external stakeholders to deliver organisational objectives.

• Significant senior leadership experience within a complex public sector organisation.
• Strong operational and legislative knowledge of Council Tax, Business Rates and Housing Benefits.
• Proven experience managing and improving Revenues and Benefits services.
• Experience overseeing large multidisciplinary teams, budgets and complex service portfolios.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering service transformation, operational efficiencies and measurable improvements.
• Strong understanding of financial management, governance and statutory responsibilities.
• Excellent strategic leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant professional or management qualification, or equivalent experience.

If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.