Interim Head Of Revenues

We are currently looking for an experienced Head of Revenue and Benefits to lead a high‑performing Revenues and Benefits service. This 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 position requires office attendance one day per week and is suitable for someone with extensive Head of Service experience within a Revenues and Benefits environment.

• 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.

• Significant experience working as a Head of Revenue and Benefits or an 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.