Job Description
Vacancy Information
Hourly rate of pay: £34.83 - £39.21
Days and Hours of Work:Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00Flexi time is applicable.To start 1st July 2026.
East Lothian Council is seeking an experienced and motivated leader to manage our Revenues and Council Resources Systems teams. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maximising income for the Council, developing high quality business systems, and driving service improvement across a fast paced and customer focused environment.
In this senior role, you will lead multi-disciplinary teams responsible for the collection and recovery of Council income, development and support of key business systems, and delivery of major annual processes including year end and annual billing. You will oversee system development, procurement and supplier management, and support the design and implementation of service-wide strategies, policies, and procedures.
The successful candidate will bring strong leadership skills, excellent knowledge of Revenues legislation and practice, and proven experience in systems development and service improvement. You will be confident managing projects, interpreting legislation, working collaboratively across services, and providing expert advice to senior managers. The role also includes deputising for the Service Manager – Revenues and representing the Council at external meetings.
If you are an effective communicator, a proactive problem solver, and passionate about delivering high quality public services, we would welcome your application.
Home / Hybrid Working ConsiderationApplications for home or hybrid working will be considered for this post in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview.
Please Note:All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis.
Job Details
To manage and set the objectives for the Council Resources Systems Team to provide effective Council-wide systems development and business support to a wide range of customers.
To also manage and set the objectives for Revenues teams in order to maximise Council income and minimise debt.
Responsible for the development and maintenance of excellent working relationships with Council Services and partnership working with external suppliers and organisations.
In conjunction with the Service Manager, provide strategic decision making and contribute to the design and delivery of the wider Revenues Service.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.
Job Requirements
Relevant QualificationsDegree level qualification or equivalent and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through extensive experience working at a senior level within a Local Authority Revenues Service or at senior level in Information Systems.
Driving LicenceA full current driving licence is desirable for this post.
Level 1 Disclosure ClearanceThis role requires Level 1 Disclosure Clearance to allow access to the Public Sector Network. ELC will submit a Police Act Disclosure application on behalf of the preferred candidate and receipt of the subsequent certificate will be required prior to commencement.
Please note:If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.
Additional Information
For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo
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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk
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